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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


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


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


"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


I was taught Imposter Syndrome at school
I was taught Imposter Syndrome at school. Our reports ranked us alongside our peers, forcing us to compare and 'look sideways' rather than to our own successes.

Mark Franklin
Jul 22, 20251 min read


The feeling of flying
The feeling of flying – that elusive moment where everything in your world is just... well, perfect!

Mark Franklin
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Nice guys don't finish last
My dad is testament (and the origin of my own belief) that nice guys don't finish last. Be kind. That has been his only rule in life.

Mark Franklin
May 27, 20251 min read


You only need to play the right notes
You only need to play the right notes - the ones that serves the business story (song) you want to share with the world.

Mark Franklin
Apr 15, 20251 min read


Never Settle
Never Settle! What is the next, small but brave step you need to take towards greater contentment?

Mark Franklin
Apr 2, 20251 min read


Write a better story for your family
Are your actions moving you closer to being able to write a better story for your family?

Mark Franklin
Mar 18, 20252 min read


The Secret Fifth Fear I don't talk about...
I'm going to share with you the secret fifth fear I don't talk about... or am I?

Mark Franklin
Mar 11, 20252 min read


Modal thinking (what you believe, you become)
Modal thinking is a nifty label (that I might have just invented?) to apply to the thoughts that occur most in our minds.

Mark Franklin
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Four reasons not to set New Year's Resolutions
Four reasons to not set New Year's Resolutions, as well as tips to successfully build a new habit without the pressure of the "1st January".

Mark Franklin
Jan 3, 20255 min read


The power of lifting others up
Explore the power of lifting others up - an emotional gift you can give that directly impacts the energy of those around you.

Mark Franklin
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Embracing Imposter Syndrome
'Embrace' is, perhaps, a surprising word choice but, before I explain the how, let me explain the why. Have you recently found yourself looking sideways, feeling we're not good enough or not deserving of the 'wins' you crave (or may already be achieving)? Our brains have evolved to pull us back to safety. Rather than take risks and put us in danger, it is attempting to keep us into a comfort zone of more familiar expectation (and therefore predictable results). That's thousan

Mark Franklin
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Playtime & the 'magic of its inefficiency'
A little taste of freedom and fun will make a massive difference to the energy you subsequently bring back to your desk, after 'playtime'.

Mark Franklin
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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Your origin story matters [podcast]
Your origin story matters and is a reminder of how important it is to be you, all of the time.

Mark Franklin
Sep 30, 20242 min read


Don't skip leg day
If 'leg day' was an aspect of your business it would be the boring, unsexy jobs that, actually, make a the biggest difference..

Mark Franklin
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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