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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
11 hours ago2 min read


Are you stuck or just tired? How to tell the difference
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


If in doubt, smile
If in doubt, smile. The surprising difference that a smile can make to your energy (plus the ripple effect that can have on others).

Mark Franklin
Oct 21, 20253 min read


Treat Your Business Like Your Family Depends on It
If you were to treat your business like your family depends on it (beyond financial needs) what would that look like (and what is stopping you from doing that)?

Mark Franklin
Oct 14, 20253 min read


"Stop hitting yourself!"
Stop hitting yourself. We each have an inner voice that whispers criticisms, introduces reasons to hesitate and creates a consistently unhelpful air of ongoing self-doubt.

Mark Franklin
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Stop Being Stuck
'Stop Being Stuck' Disarming limiting beliefs by removing the emotional charge from historic events and behaviours.

Mark Franklin
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Embracing Change: The Doomsday Scenario
The Doomsday Scenario is a story I create for coaching clients that sets a date by which time they let go of all their safety nets to create the business they deserve.

Mark Franklin
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Introversion, energy management and fear
On the Powerful Introvert Podcast, Greg Weinger and Mark Franklin discuss the overlaps between introversion, energy management and fear.

Mark Franklin
Sep 16, 20251 min read
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