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Inspired Thinking: The book will explore ideas around personal value, individuality, risk, self-belief, triviality, purpose, staying young, proactivity, determination, heroes, goals, collaboration and legacy. Inspired Thinking is an important book for the 21st century, helping you to set the right goals and objectives to lead you on a journey of discovery, meaning, enjoyment and purpose. Neil Francis is the author of Positive Thinking, and The Entrepreneur’s Book. He is Chairman of a digital agency, Pogo Studio, Director of a software solutions company, Company Net, Trustee of Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland, and Trustee of Sporting Memories.

How to connect to yourself with Marco Buschman, author of The Connection Quotient. Marco Buschman is a leadership expert, inspirational speaker and master certified coach. He specializes in facilitating and supporting organizations in creating high- performance cultures where results and productivity are combined with an atmosphere of trust, respect and an appreciation of differences. 

The workplace after lockdown with Neil Usher - how we should rethink and adapt our offices and employee needs after lockdown. Neil Usher is author of The Elemental Workplace. He has almost 30 years’ experience as a business leader who has delivered innovative working environments for large organizations globally. Together with this practical experience, his influential blog (workessence.com), regular conferences and academic talks have made him a leading  thinker in the profession.   

5 inspiring methods to kick start your creative thinking with Anthony "Tas" Tasgal (part 2) Anthony Tasgal is a lecturer, speaker and strategist whose main occupation is advertising and marketing. He specialises in storytelling, behavioural economics and insights, and greatly enjoys etymology and comedy. He is the author of the award-winning books The Storytelling Book and The Inspiratorium and most recently InCitations.

How to establish and maximise your strengths with Sally Bibb, author of The Strengths Workbook and The Strengths Book. Sally Bibb is an award-winning business author, keynote speaker and founding director of Engaging Minds, a strengths consultancy. She leads strengths-based organisational change work in Europe, USA and Asia, and has a track record of achieving transformational results for her clients.

We talk to Jim N R Dale about his new book Weather Or Not?: The personal and commercial impacts of weather and climate. The weather we experience crucially dictates almost every aspect of our lives. It directs what we do and when we do it, from what we eat and drink, to the clothes we wear, and it even governs our health and behaviour. In this entertaining and informative book, global expert meteorologist and weather authority, Jim N R Dale, shares his experiences and advises how you and your business could truly become weather savvy.

5 inspiring methods to kick start your creative thinking with Anthony "Tas" Tasgal (part 1) Anthony Tasgal is a lecturer, speaker and strategist whose main occupation is advertising and marketing. He specialises in storytelling, behavioural economics and insights, and greatly enjoys etymology and comedy. He is the author of the award-winning books The Storytelling Book and The Inspiratorium and most recently InCitations.

Inspired by his book, The Excellence Book, Kevin Duncan tells us 10 practical ways to be your best. Kevin is a business adviser, marketing expert, motivational speaker and author. He has written twenty books, which have sold over 180,000 copies and been translated into over 12 languages. After 20 years in advertising and direct marketing, he has spent the last eighteen years as an independent troubleshooter, advising companies on how to improve.

We talk to Ben Renshaw about his latest book Being. We can become governed by our to-do lists and forget that we are human ‘beings’, not human ‘doings’. Doing is important but it is not why we exist. As a leader the risk of being dominated by ‘doing’ can cause you to lose touch with the essential qualities required to provide great leadership. The six principles of leadership draw upon engaging stories and rich insight from interviewing C-suite leaders across a range of sectors, revealing the few core truths required to lead in an age of fast change.  Ben Renshaw is one of the world’s most sought-after leadership coaches and speakers, working with C-suite executives in FTSE 100 companies including Coca-Cola, Heathrow, IHG, P&G, Sainsbury’s, Sky and Unilever. Previous books including Purpose, LEAD! and SuperCoaching.    www.benrenshaw.com www.lidpublishing.com/book/being/

We talk to Paul Dupuis, CEO and Managing Director of Randstad India and author of The E5 Movement. The E5 Movement is a unique leadership model; a call to action to all leaders, globally, to inspire and lead for change. The five Es are: envision; express; excite; enable; execute. These five rules of game-changing leadership will revolutionize the way leaders approach each new challenge. The real-life anecdotes combined with the conversational tone of the book make this an accessible and impactful read.

Inspired by his book, The Smart Thinking Book, Kevin Duncan gives 10 bursts of business brilliance to guide and improve innovative thinking. Kevin is a business adviser, marketing expert, motivational speaker and author. He has written twenty books, which have sold over 180,000 copies and been translated into over 12 languages. After 20 years in advertising and direct marketing, he has spent the last eighteen years as an independent troubleshooter, advising companies on how to improve.

The Connection Quotient by Marco Buschman. Marco Buschman is a leading expert, inspirational speaker and master certified coach. He specializes in facilitating and supporting organizations in creating high-performing cultures where results and productivity are combined with an atmosphere of trust, respect and an appreciation of differences.

Kate Usher is author of Your Second Phase, and a highly experienced Menopause and Relationships Coach, working with women on the successful creation, development and growth of personal and career relationships during this period of intense and unpredictable change. She combines her extensive experience as a corporate change leader and her own Menopausal journey to deliver a uniquely positive approach.

How to solve tricky business issues with Kevin Duncan (part 2) from The Smart Strategy Book:  Copy something Disloyal loyalists Panic-free service recovery Rational drowning  Creativity and commerce crossroads Kevin is a business adviser, marketing expert, motivational speaker and author. He has written twenty books, which have sold over 180,000 copies and been translated into over 12 languages. After 20 years in advertising and direct marketing, he has spent the last eighteen years as an independent troubleshooter, advising companies on how to improve.

How to give effective feedback from a distance Sergey Gorbatov and Angela Lane work and write about the complex science of human performance, while making it simple. Leveraging Fortune 500 experience gained across four continents, they equip leaders with practical tools for success. They are also authors of Fair Talk: Three Steps to Powerful Feedback.

How to work less and succeed more. Charlie Reading discusses his new book Entrepreneurial Happiness: How to Build an Abundant Business and Fulfilling Life. Charlie Reading is the director and founder of five companies and a passionate entrepreneur who is dedicated to helping others thrive in their personal and professional adventures. http://www.charliereading.com/  

How to solve tricky business issues with Kevin Duncan (part 1) from The Smart Strategy Book:  Think before you plan Pursue principles not money Gap in the market vs. market in the gap Investigate the uninteresting  Messiness equals unexpected links Kevin is a business adviser, marketing expert, motivational speaker and author. He has written twenty books, which have sold over 180,000 copies and been translated into over 12 languages. After 20 years in advertising and direct marketing, he has spent the last eighteen years as an independent troubleshooter, advising companies on how to improve.

Sandra Stahl is a PR and marketing communications executive with extensive experience leading domestic and global brand communications.

How to maintain a healthy sleep culture Giles Watkins is a coach and mentor with both Aberkyn and Vistage. Giles has over 30 years of global business and general management experience in enabling decision makers to solve problems, achieve balance, deliver superior results and sleep better at night. He is also author of Positive Sleep.

Andrew Kinder, co-author of Positive Male Mind and Positive Mental Health, talks about how to keep control of your alcohol consumption. Andrew is also Professional Head of Mental Health Services at Optima Health.