Following on from the Creative's Hierarchy of Needs, I've been playing with the idea that the hierarchy isn't a uni-directional ladder. The odd snake in the story might slide you back down a tier. Which got me thinking about Snakes & Ladders, and whether we can shift the odds in our favour. Turns out the more interesting question isn't about the snakes or the ladders at all. It's about which one you're secretly rolling for.

The gap between the business you have and the business you deserve is about confidence, not capability. Discover how (and why) your body of evidence tells a braver story than you think.

Your brain is ignoring your small business wins. Discover why Tiny Unnoticeable Things (T.U.T.s) matter more than you think and how a smile file changes everything.

Practice makes you proficient. But mindset makes it permanent. Discover why working on your mental picture matters as much as the preparation itself.

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.

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

When did you last think about what you do well? We are so quick to overlook (or dismiss) our strengths – what effect does this have on our self-worth?