How do you set your prices?

Price, cost, money, investment, hard earned cash – however we coin the phrase – pricing for many people is a contentious issue, especially in the training industry, it has for years been very cloak and dagger. Few training providers put their prices on their website and this was something when we rebranded in January that we we wanted to challenge. …

What key lessons do you learn running a business?

In today’s blog I reflect on some of the key lessons that I have learned along the journey of running Brightside. Today marks the beginning of my third year in business so it felt timely wanted to share some of the key learns from the journey so far. Commit to Getting Started Taking the leap of faith to start a business …

Four colours that changed my life, will they change yours?

You will know if you have read any of my posts before or seen some of the inspirational quotes I post that I believe in taking ownership for your own destiny and creating a positive life for yourself. Life can be hard, sometimes bricks are thrown at us along the way, but most of the time if we take the …

How can I overcome my fear of public speaking?

A few years back I would have gladly hidden under a desk instead of standing up to speak in front of a room full of  people. Naturally, I am more introverted (think before I speak) rather than leading with extroversion (the preference that speaks to think). So why you may ask do I enjoy training workshops and leading inspirational talks? …

I just want you to be yourself…

Being authentic and just being yourself is a topic which has come up a number of times for me and some clients over the last year or so. When I am presenting and working with clients being myself is 100% required, the client has paid for me to lead them through a workshop for an entire day, they didn’t pay …