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Recently, I found myself reflecting on a phrase I've heard throughout my career. From my early days as a manager in the health and fitness industry, sourcing suppliers, through to purchasing IT support as a business owner, one saying has...

There are many phrases I have heard in business since working with senior leaders, management teams and whole organisations. Some are definitely not for print. Some are archaic, such as: “I don’t need to thank my people. I pay them, what...

As we near the end of the annual holiday period we are offered yet another opportunity for reflection. I also returned from holiday this week as August is a very quiet month here at Expressions. Most people are on holiday at some point...

If culture is “the way we do things around here”, what happens when people no longer trust the way things are done ? Culture is an overused term to explain a wide range of organisational challenges. In our experience, it is frequently...

Have we confused convenience with progress? We can now bank, shop, work, message, listen, book, learn and create in seconds. On the surface, life has never been easier. But if convenience is meant to make life simpler, why do so many...

Pause For Thought Running an organisation has its challenges, but fundamentally it's a simple concept: provide something customers want or need, and remove the obstacles that get in the way of them paying you. Some obstacles are put in...

Pause For Thought Every year there are changes to the way we do business. Some are imposed, some are opportunistic, but most are reactionary. The current global workforce demographic is shifting, with Millennials (Gen Y) and Gen Z now...

Pause for Thought Spring has finally sprung and at last we can walk outside without the fear of being washed away in the next downpour. Typically, this season brings with it sunshine and a more positive demeanour in most people you meet....

As organisations grow, one of the biggest challenges is keeping leadership decisions in step with frontline execution. When this gap widens, communication falters, performance suffers, and long-term success can slip away. Here’s why it...

Pause for Thought If I told you that you could be healthier, fitter, more knowledgeable, and highly successful simply by committing to a clear plan of action, would you sign up? The idea sounds appealing, doesn’t it? There is often a...

Pause for Thought Whatifness is a term myself and my team use on a daily basis. We coined the phrase when coaching individuals and working with organisations through change and transition. What if we did and what if we didn’t? What if...

Pause for Thought Happy New Year! I’m never sure what the protocol is for this greeting. Is it acceptable for the first day of January, week or longer? Well, whatever it is I still wish you a happy 2026. As we progress to another year, we...