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Why your fear of failure might be the best thing that ever happened to your creative business
Let me start with a question (don't worry, it's a gentle one) When was the last time something in your creative business didn't go to plan? Maybe a proposal came back with a "thanks, but no thanks." A launch that felt flat. A project you poured yourself into that got quietly shelved. A client who went quiet after what felt like a brilliant first meeting. However it showed up for you, you probably had a word for it. You probably called it a failure. That word "failure" is doin

Mark Franklin
4 days ago7 min read


Business clarity and bravery: Two questions UK business owners need to ask
Discover whether you need more clarity or bravery in your business. Take this free 4-minute quiz for UK business owners and get your personalised action plan.

Mark Franklin
Mar 33 min read


Do nice folk finish last?
Do nice folk finish last? The research says no, but only if you're running the right race. A warm challenge to rethink success, happiness, and kindness at work.

Mark Franklin
Feb 244 min read


Are you spending your energy on someone else's version of success?
When we're spending energy on someone else's success or adjusting our path to match someone else's expectations, we're investing our finite energy into story that isn't ours.

Mark Franklin
Feb 176 min read


Your energy management matters more than you think
Energy management matters more than time management. Learn three practical tips for managing your business energy levels, preventing burnout and building confidence.

Mark Franklin
Feb 103 min read


Failure is curious word...
Failure is curious word. It's impact can vary depending on whether we are drawn to the facts surrounding what actually happened, or how the 'failure' made us feel.

Mark Franklin
Feb 32 min read


Permission granted...
Permission granted... You absolutely do not need my permission (or any one else's). The real question is what have YOU not being giving yourself permission to do (yet).

Mark Franklin
Jan 272 min read


Are you stuck or just tired? Understanding your creative exhaustion
Are you stuck or just tired? Feeling exhausted by your creative business but can't pinpoint why? Learn the difference between burnout and being stuck, and what to do about it.

Mark Franklin
Jan 203 min read


Affirmations are a bit like marmite
Explore why affirmations often fail and how you can turn them into effective daily habits that reshape mindset and overcome limiting beliefs.

Mark Franklin
Jan 133 min read


Mind monkeys welcome...
Mind Monkeys are my preferred name for the little visitors in our heads who like to nurture our imposter syndrome, procrastination and perfectionism and fear of failure.

Mark Franklin
Jan 62 min read


Are you catastrophising?
Catastrophising is a common cognitive distortion where small worries spiral into worst-case scenarios. This blog explains the science behind it, how to spot it in yourself and offers kindly, practical ways to shift toward calmer, more balanced thinking.

Mark Franklin
Dec 30, 20253 min read


New Year, New Me: Why It Often Falls Short
Why “New Year, new me” rarely works and what does instead. A gentle, realistic approach to sustainable change for creative business owners.

Mark Franklin
Dec 23, 20253 min read


Twelve days of quiet confidence
Twelve days of quiet confidence– A dozen daily reflections to bring calm and steadiness through the break and into the new year

Mark Franklin
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Is mindset coaching right for you?
Is mindset coaching right for you? If you're looking to let go of your historic beliefs and shine as your authentic self – the answer is most definitely yes.

Mark Franklin
Dec 9, 20253 min read


The results are in
The results are in – The 2025 Brave & Brilliant Business Owners survey is now ready to share... grab your copy of the full report.

Mark Franklin
Dec 2, 20252 min read


The Two Nos - the secret to business success
The two nos of business – the one you receive and the one you give. Both free you and your audience up to stay true to your paths values and vision. Are you ready to say no?

Mark Franklin
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Tiny noticeable things
What tiny noticeable things (TNTs) are you not celebrating in your business? There is more success in your story than you realise.

Mark Franklin
Nov 18, 20253 min read


“That moment when they lean in…”
“That moment when they lean in…” It's the cue from a client's body language that they've hit on something that might change the course of their day, month... year.

Mark Franklin
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Absolute nightmare!
I've had to have a word with my mum. Recently she has been describing everything as an "absolute nightmare!" It's almost become a meme in our house.

Mark Franklin
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Brave & Brilliant Business Owner Survey
I'm repeating my annual Brave & Brilliant Business Owner Survey into how our mindset affects the version of success we create for ourselves.

Mark Franklin
Oct 28, 20251 min read
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