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Laura Ashley-Timms and other members of the team at Notion share their insights, thoughts, views and ideas with you about coaching, employee engagement, improving management performance and creating dynamic cultures at work... as well as any great ideas they come across of best practise in the business world.. Enjoy!

Bye-Bye Business Link: Savvy Start-ups

Bye-Bye Business Link: Savvy Start-ups

With the Government's Business Link closing in November this year. The financial turbulence experienced in recent years saw some of the largest companies in the UK closing their doors, not only leaving thousands unemployed, but also making the way clearer for new SMEs to appear.

No More Excuses: Overcoming Economic Fluctuation

No More Excuses: Overcoming Economic Fluctuation

The cost of living is on the rise again. According to the Financial Times, 'families now need to earn at least 20 percent more than last year to achieve a minimum acceptable standard of living'. As an example of the anticipated leap, a 'couple with two children now needs to earn a gross total of £36,800 compared with £29,727 last year.

Avoid The Mistakes Made By Cameron And Clegg

Avoid The Mistakes Made By Cameron And Clegg

As demonstrated by Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg in February this year, embarrassing blunders can occur even at the most senior level of government, with leaders dropping the ball in terms of holiday cover. Planning for success in spite of disruptions to regular running, is essential.

Is It Time to Shut Down Your Website?

Is It Time to Shut Down Your Website?

Just last month, the U.S. State Department announced that it was shutting down www.America.gov, the website launched to provide cultural and policy content to the world. Instead, the State Department will focus on using social media to get out its message.

It's Time for a Commercial Approach!

It's Time for a Commercial Approach!

It’s Time the Public Sector took a More Commercial Approach to Coaching

Coaching Lessons From 'The King's Speech'

Coaching Lessons From 'The King's Speech'

Everyone loves a great film and ‘The King's Speech’ deserved every Oscar and Bafta it won.

As a coaching company though I thought it would be useful to share with you this insightful article that my colleague Martin wrote, picking up on the many Coaching Lessons he spotted on his first viewing of ‘The King's Speech’ back in January.