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Why A Snail Could Be The Key To Your Success.

23rd June 2015 by VParmar 1 Comment

Ninnian took her place on centre stage and took a deep breathe to calm any nerves before she smiled and said “Today I want to talk to you about something that inspires me…..I want to talk about Snails”

Now, I’ve heard a fair few motivational or inspirational speeches in my time but never have I heard anyone say their success was inspired by a snail.

But as this young student, who was competing in the Midlands Speaker of The Year competition, began to explain it all made sense.

Here is what she shared : [Read more…] about Why A Snail Could Be The Key To Your Success.

7 Ingredients For Your Own Popeye Like Spinach.

17th June 2015 by VParmar Leave a Comment

When I was a kid one of my favourite cartoon characters was Popeye The Sailor Man.

The premise of each episode was simple. Popeye and his girlfriend Olive would be going on with their lives when Brutus (the bully in story) would try and muscle his way in an effort to steal Olive away.

Brutus was big, burly and stronger than Popeye. He would set out all kinds of tricks and traps to catch Popeye out.

Popeye would fight back with great energy, spirit and determination against everything Brutus threw at him but there would come a point when it just became too much and Popeye would find himself stuck, trapped and facing defeat.

Then, in that moment of seeming defeat, Popeye would dig deep and declare “That’s all I can stands, and I can’t stands no more!”

Popeye reach for his can of Spinach, the source of his super strength, and instantly would be transformed with a surge of power. He’d break his way out of the trap he was in, beat Brutus and send him away with his tail between his legs.

But What has Popeye The Sailorman got to do with you? [Read more…] about 7 Ingredients For Your Own Popeye Like Spinach.

Let’s Be Walking In Lads!

26th May 2015 by VParmar Leave a Comment

Last week I was at Lord’s Cricket ground to watch England take on New Zealand.

It was the second day of a five day test match and things were hanging in the balance as the New Zealand team looked to be in moving into the ascendancy. Just then a chance came for a catch to one of the England fielders but it wasn’t taken and for the next few hours the England’s players watched while the batsman from New Zealand scored runs with relative ease.

It was at that moment that I remembered the voice of Jim Clarke, the ginger haired captain of Earlswood Cricket Club, the team I played for as a teenager.

‘Hands out of your pockets lad and let’s be walking in’ he’d shout just before the bowler ran in to try and remove the opposition batsman. [Read more…] about Let’s Be Walking In Lads!

What Are Your Daily Standards?

12th May 2015 by VParmar Leave a Comment

In previous blogs and posts on various media channels, I’ve shared my belief that our daily standards and habits are the key to achieving your goals. From my own experience, it was raising my own personal standards and not setting lofty goals that has enabled me to transform my health and wellbeing, enjoying greater success in my business and have a happier family life.

My belief in daily standards was inspired by my friend Derek Mills, best selling author of the 10 Second Philosophy, International Speaker and the ‘go-to-guy’ on daily standards.

I asked Derek to share some of his ideas and thoughts on standards with my tribe, here it is…and it is epic.

Why You Are Just Like An Onion

4th May 2015 by VParmar Leave a Comment

“I’ve been listening to Tony Robbins everyday for last few months to get me fired up in the morning ready for work. Lately thought, I’ve found it’s not having the same impact anymore. What’s wrong?”

That’s a question which came out of a coaching session last week.

If you’ve heard of Tony Robbins you’ll know he is a pretty awesome guy.

In fact it was his Personal Power 2 audio programme which really helped me to turn a corner in my life and he continues to inspire much of my work today.

But why had Tony’s words stopped working for my client?

Well, it’s because my client is like an onion. In fact we all are.

Let me explain.

I’m motivated but how do I get my team there?

28th April 2015 by VParmar 2 Comments

“I’m motivated but how do I get my team there?”

This was a question I was asked by a business owner following a meeting.

Many of my blogs have looked at personal motivation where I’ve stressed the importance of finding leverage and knowing your ‘why’, but when you are trying to motivate others it’s a little bit different. [Read more…] about I’m motivated but how do I get my team there?