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The “Always Busy, Never Productive” LoopA business owner described his team as constantly busy, yet nothing meaningful w...
04/12/2025

The “Always Busy, Never Productive” Loop

A business owner described his team as constantly busy, yet nothing meaningful was getting done. It was a classic case of spinning their wheels.

We introduced intentional thinking, helping them identify and focus on tasks that truly mattered.
By aligning their actions with their goals, they broke out of the busyness trap. Now, they work smarter, not harder, and their productivity has soared.

If busyness is getting in the way of productivity, let’s chat.

Discover how Switched on Thinking can help your team focus on what really matters.

Contact me today to schedule a consultation. Click here to book a chat https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/WJCV4IoDLMtn206uBaUv




Perfectionism costs businesses £8bn in lost productivity. Here's what that means for you.I work with business owners who...
03/12/2025

Perfectionism costs businesses £8bn in lost productivity. Here's what that means for you.

I work with business owners who are trapped in perfectionism cycles. They set impossibly high standards, burn themselves out trying to meet them and then wonder why their teams are exhausted.

Here's the truth: perfectionism isn't ambition. It's fear dressed up as high standards.

Fear of failure. Fear of judgment. Fear of not being enough.

When leaders understand that distinction, everything shifts.

Excellence and perfectionism aren't the same. Excellent leaders know when good enough actually is good enough. Perfectionist leaders get stuck.

Are your standards driving you forward or trapping you?

Let's talk about it.

1 in 2 executives report chronic stress. Here's what that means for you.The Silent Epidemic.That's what The Times is cal...
03/12/2025

1 in 2 executives report chronic stress. Here's what that means for you.

The Silent Epidemic.

That's what The Times is calling executive stress in 2025. And they're right. I work with business owners and executives who are burning out in silence, feeling like they should just cope and push through.

But here's the truth: understanding your stress is the first step to managing it.

Your brain is responding to pressure exactly as it's designed to. The problem isn't weakness. The problem is not understanding what's happening.

When you understand how your mind works under pressure you can make better decisions. You can lead better. You can live better.

You don't have to suffer in silence.

Let's talk about what's really going on.

Record stress levels across UK workforce in 2025. Here's what that means for your business.Your team's stress is your bu...
03/12/2025

Record stress levels across UK workforce in 2025. Here's what that means for your business.

Your team's stress is your business's stress.

I read The Guardian's piece on record stress levels this morning and it's sobering. But here's what I know from 40 years in business: stressed teams don't perform. Stressed leaders make poor decisions. Stressed business owners lose sleep.

The good news? Stress isn't random. It's your brain doing its job. Protecting you from perceived threat. When leaders understand how that works, they can actually do something about it.

Your team needs you at your best. Your best comes from understanding how your brain works under pressure.

What's one stress point in your business you've been avoiding?

Let's chat about it.

01/12/2025

🧠 Negative thought loops literally shrink your profit margins.

If you’re planning to make 2026 your year, then this weekend could be the perfect time to pause and ask:
What’s really holding me back?

When your mind defaults to “What if it goes wrong?”:
🔸 You underprice your value
🔸 You play it safe and miss big opportunities
🔸 You hire reactively, not strategically
🔸 You lead from fear, not vision

These thought patterns don’t just affect your confidence, they impact your bottom line.

The PLC Training & Mentorship Academy exists to help business leaders like you rewire limiting beliefs, build powerful decision-making habits, and drive serious growth.

Make space this weekend to think differently about your business.
Because changing your thinking changes your results.

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1 in 2 small business owners are doing everything themselves.72% say perfectionism is driving their stress.Business owne...
28/11/2025

1 in 2 small business owners are doing everything themselves.

72% say perfectionism is driving their stress.

Business owners working 60+ hours a week report 3x higher burnout rates.

Here's the truth. That need for control isn't protecting your business. It's destroying it.

You don't have to work yourself to death to build a successful business.

94% of construction workers experience stress.83% experience anxiety.60% experience depression.Construction has one of t...
28/11/2025

94% of construction workers experience stress.
83% experience anxiety.
60% experience depression.

Construction has one of the highest su***de rates of any industry.

This is a crisis. And it needs real support.

If you're in construction you're not alone. And help is available.

80% of UK business owners are suffering from poor mental health.That's eight out of ten. Almost everyone you know who ru...
28/11/2025

80% of UK business owners are suffering from poor mental health.

That's eight out of ten. Almost everyone you know who runs a business is struggling.

But because everyone's struggling, no one talks about it. It just becomes normal.

Here's the truth. You don't have to accept this. Your mental health is something you can actually manage and improve.

64% of construction workers have experienced depression or anxiety.Construction has one of the highest su***de rates of ...
27/11/2025

64% of construction workers have experienced depression or anxiety.

Construction has one of the highest su***de rates of any industry.

This isn't weakness. This is a crisis that needs real support.

If you're in construction you're not alone. And help is available.

Two thirds of UK business owners are battling anxiety right now. One in three dealing with stress related health problem...
27/11/2025

Two thirds of UK business owners are battling anxiety right now. One in three dealing with stress related health problems.

And most are suffering in silence.

You don't have to. Your mental health is a business asset not a weakness.

Let's talk about it.

27% of UK business owners say stress is ruining their decision making. But it's not a character flaw. It's neuroscience....
27/11/2025

27% of UK business owners say stress is ruining their decision making. But it's not a character flaw. It's neuroscience.

When you're stressed your brain changes how it works. Strategic thinking shuts down. Fear takes over. You're making survival decisions not business decisions.

The good news? You can learn to change this.

Navigating UncertaintyI once spoke with a company where the team was paralysed by market unpredictability. The uncertain...
27/11/2025

Navigating Uncertainty

I once spoke with a company where the team was paralysed by market unpredictability. The uncertainty of the future was causing anxiety and affecting their performance.

We worked on shifting the team's focus to what they could control and influence. By using Switched on Thinking, they learned to approach uncertainty with a proactive mindset.

The difference was remarkable—team members now tackle challenges with intention, rather than reacting out of fear.

Is uncertainty causing chaos in your workplace?

Let’s turn that chaos into opportunity.

Reach out to learn how Switched on Thinking can empower your team.

Click here to book a chat https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/WJCV4IoDLMtn206uBaUv




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