How to futureproof your relationship with your kids

  It hits you like a slap in the face… ‘Dad, you know when you get to level 9, there’s this really difficult trick? You need to get past Bowser but if you don’t time the jumps right, he gets you every time. I JUST DID IT’ She’s fizzing with excitement and you’re nodding. ‘Fantastic, well done.’ […]

What to do when you have too much on (and your a business owning dad)

  You wonder how you are ever going to break out of this nightmare… It’s gone 930 and the kids are finally in bed. You’re looking forward to a few minutes’ rest. Maybe you’ll get your head out of work mode and all the stuff you didn’t get done today that’ll be clogging your inbox for tomorrow. Flick […]

Our secret biggest fear

Ever had that experience of deep visceral fear? Hopefully not often, But when it happens, it shakes you up. Like when someone pulls out suddenly in front of you and you have to slam on the brakes. Hoping to God you don’t hit. Or you misjudge your speed on a bike racing down hill, skid […]

Do you live by the ‘Law of Flatpack?’

I’ve done my fair share of assembling flatpack furniture over the years. Not always successfully, I hasten to add. I don’t find following the instructions that easy. Or interesting. There have been quite a few times when I’ve inserted part A into what I thought was part B only to find it was part C. […]

How to avoid ‘The Crash’

This doesn’t get talked about much. It’s called ‘The Crash’ You must have heard of (or maybe known) someone who seemed to be leading a shiny life. By shiny, I mean: got it all sorted; successful; great social life; nice marriage and kids. One of those people who seem to find life easy. Then one […]

Is this ‘goodbye and I’ll see you when you feel duty bound to visit’?

Your kids grow up quickly, right? Think 5, 10 or 15 years from now. They’re ready to leave home. What are you hoping for? – They’ll be back to visit regularly? – They’ll call you up for a quick chat?  I reckon most dads feel this way. You think about that brilliant relationship you’ll have […]

How to get off the dad / business treadmill

If you’re an entrepreneur, senior leader or consultant AND a dad, you’d be forgiven for feeling like an iPhone that’s on 10% charge – all day, every day.Building or running a business while also handling your family life is hard.Being fully focused on who’s in front of you without drifting off into your work issues, […]