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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


It's never about the time
It's never about the time - the hesitations to us starting the tasks we need to do come from other, deeper places.

Mark Franklin
Apr 8, 20253 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


If I could fix one thing in your business, what would it be (and why)?
Sometimes, the bravest thing any business owner can do (especially a solopreneur) is put their hand up and ask for help.

Mark Franklin
Mar 25, 20252 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


Where are you on a scale of fearful to fearless?
Knowing where you are makes it easier to decide what you need to do next to get to where you want (and deserve) to be.

Mark Franklin
Mar 4, 20251 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


How brave and brilliant are you at what you do?
How brave and brilliant are you at what you do? The chances are you are much better than you give yourself credit for...

Mark Franklin
Feb 18, 20251 min read


Your Mind Monkeys are wrong!
The successes we hope for in our business often sit just the other side of hesitation. Something has made us pause rather than act.

Mark Franklin
Feb 11, 20252 min read


By avoiding danger, we avoid opportunity
You cannot pursue opportunity without risking danger. The killer question, then, is "What does danger actually look like for you?"

Mark Franklin
Feb 4, 20252 min read


What's the difference between failure and opportunity?
Failure & Opportunity are actually one and the same thing. The only difference is the point of view, or 'opinion', you give to each.

Mark Franklin
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Cover reveal - publishing February 2025
Cover reveal for "How to Embrace the Four Fears® of Business Ownership" - publishing February 2025

Mark Franklin
Jan 21, 20251 min read


Three must-do actions to ensure you get the 2025 you deserve
My hope is that you're firing on all cylinders as you look ahead to what 2025 has to offer (and what you have to offer it). "New Year, New Start" and all that palaver can wait. Just do more of the things you should be doing and a few less of the things you shouldn't. That's my bonus tip. As for the "Three must-do" actions mentioned in the subject line - have a think about these: Do these three must-do actions to ensure you get the 2025 that you deserve: 1️⃣ Make some brain

Mark Franklin
Jan 13, 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


How to Embrace the Four Fears® of Business Ownership
How to Embrace the Four Fears® of Business Ownership - this is the very concept I answer through all the work I do with my clients and...

Mark Franklin
Dec 23, 20241 min read


Act, auction... avoid
"Act, auction... avoid" will give clarity on what you should be doing in your business. But what about the bravery to then actually do it?

Mark Franklin
Dec 16, 20242 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


Confidence = Bravery + Experience
If Confidence = Bravery + Experience, how can we lean into your existing examples of both bravery and experience to grow your confidence?

Mark Franklin
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Find your business 'groove'
Action, impact, energy & technique - four core principles to help you find your business 'groove' & get your audience dancing to your tune.

Mark Franklin
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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