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The Creator Accelerator by Chris Donnelly

The Creator Accelerator is a new 10-week transformational program by Chris Donnelly & team. 

Through a blend of curriculum, hands-on live coaching calls, coach-led clinics and community, we help others learn to scale their personal brand, build an audience and create outsized financial outcomes.``

Co-Founder

Personal Brand Manager 

Kurogo

Building and implementing powerful personal brand strategies for leading CEO's and Founders.

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Digital Marketing Executive

Myprotein

Co-Founder @ The Creator Accelerator. Head of Content @ Chris Donnelly LTD. I talk about AI, Marketing & The Creator Economy

Yo,

After 3+ years within the personal branding space. I've helped build and scale personal brands of all sizes from varying industries.

Currently, I'm helping Chris Donnelly become the most recognised entrepreneur on the planet.

6 months in we've:

- Grown on LinkedIn by 370,000 followers (180k - 550k)
- Have achieved 150m+ views on LinkedIn 
- Grown on Tiktok by 250,000 (200k - 450k) 
- Grown on Instagram by 300,000 (0-300k)

For more resources on how to become the ultimate creator, check out my newsletter! 

https://the-creators-code.kit.com/33d38f7ea6

Josh S.

9 Free University Courses From 3 Elite Universities.

To help you land higher-paying roles: 

Gain knowledge from some of the best institutions in the world:

👑 Harvard 
👑 Yale
👑 MIT

Your future success starts with what you learn today.
Invest in yourself and build the skills employers value most.

Explore these 9 free courses,
Covering key areas like:

- Personal growth and happiness
- Public speaking and communication
- Leadership and career development

Take control of your career progression.
Start learning today with these top courses:

1. Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking
https://lnkd.in/eFTHE9ZK

2. Leadership: Creating Public Value
https://lnkd.in/ePQng4Ce

3. Negotiating Salary
https://lnkd.in/epxtfiyJ

4. The Science of Well-Being
https://lnkd.in/e_2ZWMc6

5. Managing Emotions in Times of Stress
https://lnkd.in/eTRxw3R9

6. Financial Markets
https://lnkd.in/etDDa3Qj

7. Building and Leading Effective Teams
https://lnkd.in/dtQbTNqf

8. Introduction to CS and Programming Using Python
https://lnkd.in/drCr3tBG

9. Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship
https://lnkd.in/d2xWziUq

The highest achievers never stop learning.
Your next opportunity starts with the skills you develop today.

Which course stands out to you? 
Let me know below!

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Don’t stay somewhere that drains your soul. 

It’s the slowest road to a life of regret:

Whether that’s staying in:

- A role you dread
- A draining relationship
- A group that holds you back

It’s never worth the cost to your well-being.

But why do we cling to places that harm us?
The main reasons often include:

↳ Feeling like we’ve invested too much
↳ Fear of what happens next
↳ Loyalty taken too far

Here’s what to try if you feel stuck in the wrong space:

1. Reflect and write it down
↳ Give yourself time to see the full picture
↳ List the ups and downs with total clarity

2. Lean on others
↳ Share your thoughts with people you trust
↳ Try online communities to see a different perspective

3. Start improving yourself
↳ Pinpoint what could help you grow from here
↳ Learn, study, or upskill for your next chapter

4. Set your timeline to leave
↳ Break down each step and set dates
↳ Track progress and adjust as needed

5. Make your exit
↳ Take action and commit to your decision
↳ Have support around you as you transition

Know that leaving won’t be simple.
It might be the toughest step you take.

But life’s too short to be stuck in resentment.

When you’re in the right space, you become:

- More energised
- More at peace
- A version of you that thrives

And who doesn’t want that?

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Josh Sanders

41% of people second guess their choices daily.

Here’s how to stop wasting time 👇

A great cheat sheet from the main man Chris Donnelly 
Super useful for me as an over thinker haha ! 

It's so easy to second guess yourself when you: 

- Are overwhelmed with work
- Are Listening to too many opinions
- Don't have a system for making decisions 

This can then often lead to: 

- Delayed and inaccurate decisions 
- Missed opportunities 
- Frustration

These 7 mental models can change that:

1. OODA Loop (John Boyd)
→ A loop to help you think fast and stay sharp.
Observe. Orient. Decide. Act. Repeat.

2. First Principles Thinking
→ Break things down to raw truths and rebuild from scratch.

3. Six Thinking Hats (Edward de Bono)
→ Switch between logic, emotion, and creativity instead of mixing them up.

4. 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle)
→ Focus on what really moves the needle. Drop what doesn’t.

5. Root Cause Analysis (Sakichi Toyoda)
→ Ask ‘why’ until you land on the real problem.

6. Occam’s Razor
→ The simplest answer is often the right one. Don’t overcomplicate it.

7. The 5x5 Rule
→ If it won’t matter in 5 years, don’t spend more than 5 minutes on it.

Now do not fear... you don't need to try all of these. 
The key part here is choosing the best one that works for you. 

Because once you can start to systemise your decisions. 
It is so much easier to make harder decisions much faster.

What's your go to framework for decison making?
Let me know below ! 

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9 Everyday Phrases

That quietly ruin your reputation.

The worst part?
They seem harmless at first glance.

Protect how you're perceived.
By avoiding these 9 damaging phrases:

1. "Trust me..."
↳ Comes across as defensive and makes you seem less credible.
↳ Try instead: "Here’s why I believe this to be true."

2. "I hate to bother you, but..."
↳ Makes you sound like an inconvenience.
↳ Instead, say: "Is now a good time?"

3. "You wouldn’t understand"
↳ Feels dismissive and can alienate others.
↳ Instead, say: "Let me explain it another way."

4. "It’s out of my hands"
↳ Signals a lack of responsibility.
↳ Instead, say: "Here’s what I can do to help."

5. "You always..." or "You never..."
↳ Feels like an attack and shuts down conversation.
↳ Instead, say: "I’ve noticed this happening recently."

6. "Calm down"
↳ Can escalate frustration rather than ease it.
↳ Instead, say: "I get why this is upsetting."

7. "If I were you..."
↳ Can sound condescending or dismissive.
↳ Instead, say: "From my experience, this worked well."

8. "I thought you knew"
↳ Feels like shifting blame onto someone else.
↳ Instead, say: "Let me fill you in on the details."

9. "Sorry, but that’s just how I am"
↳ Comes across as stubborn and unwilling to adapt.
↳ Instead, say: "I’ll make an effort to improve."

Your words shape how people see you…
Make sure they’re working for you, not against you.

What’s one phrase you're trying to use less? 
Drop it below.

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9 Common Sayings

LinkedIn is dead....

According to everyone on LinkedIn. 

Every year, people will become motivated to post on here. 
Often they'll see momentum fast. 

But then change happens...

A new format or algorithm change arrives
And often people aren't fast enough. 

They will continue to use the same techniques as before. 
And their results and motivation will start to diminish. 

But here's the brutal reality...

LinkedIn (like most social platforms) change ALL the time. 
To keep up you need to adapt fast and be very resilient.

So here's 6 tips for staying on top of the changes 
And how to adapt fast. 

1. Kill the ego 

- Understand that the algorithm doesn't care about you 
- The more sharable the content, the likely it is to perform

2. Always keep audience at the top of mind 

- Your content should always serve your audience 
- Think about the psychology of how your content stops the scroll

3. Study the best people in your industry 

- Great creators adapt fast. So follow those who adjust at speed 
- If someone changes up, check it out and break down why

4. Experiment all the time

- Do not continue to use the same format if it doesn't work 
- Treat each post like an experiment and test different variables

5. Accept things with a pinch of salt 

- There is a lot of misinformation spread on here 
- What will work for others may not work for you

6. Play the long game 

- Remember 0.1% growth compounds daily 
- Those who quit, never see the benefits

LinkedIn is not dead. 
It's dead for those who are unwilling to change. 

What's 1 thing your working on changing in your content? 
Let me know below ! 

Ps Chris and I built a new epic resource for LinkedIn 
Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eEbAgsaW

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I’ve written 1000s of LinkedIn posts in the last 2 years. 

Each post has its own objective. Let me explain: 

The key to building a large profitable personal brand 
That brings leverage to everything you do: 

Creating content across the funnel. 

- Top of funnel - High growth content
- Middle of funnel - High trust-building content
- Bottom of funnel - High conversion-based content.

Here are 15 formats of content 
To grow and monetise your personal brand on LinkedIn:

Growth: 

- In-depth broad topic carousel
- Broad topic cheat sheet
- Resources/tools post
- Reactive trend post
- Viral billboard
- Viral video

Trust building: 

- Lead magnets
- Personal stories
- Your personal tools/systems
- Reactive content with your expertise

Conversion: 

- Testimonials
- Case studies
- Milestone posts
- Niche “how to” video
- Sharing your processes

This will allow you to build an audience that is:

↳ Large 
↳ Engaged in you 
↳ Future customers

Your content strategy should directly reflect your goals. 

Want more customers quickly? 
Focus hard on MOF/BOF content.

Want to reach more people?
Focus on TOF content. 

Which part of your matrix is your favourite? 
Let me know below ! 

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7 Crucial Productivity Mistakes 

And How to Avoid Them. 

Ever felt like you're always busy but never getting ahead?

Sometimes, it's less about how much you work.
And more about working smart instead of hard.

Those who fall into these habits
Will often feel like:

- They're always busy
- They're consistently overwhelmed
- Results seem far and few between

Break this cycle today.
Be aware of the mistakes… and how to avoid them:

1. Thinking “Busy” is Productive
↳ Just because your calendar is full doesn’t mean you’re productive.
↳ Focus on the 20% driving 80% of your results. Double down on that.

2. Neglecting Your Health to Get Work Done
↳ Sacrificing health for work reduces efficiency.
↳ Make health non-negotiable. Move daily and eat nutritious foods.

3. Avoiding Breaks to “Power Through”
↳ Powering through without breaks slows your brain down.
↳ Take regular short breaks. 5 minutes can make a big difference.

4. Trying to Multi-Task
↳ Multitasking scatters focus and overloads the brain.
↳ Focus on one task at a time for better results.

5. Trying to Achieve Perfection
↳ Perfectionism can be paralysing and stop progress.
↳ Focus on progress over perfection. Start and iterate fast.

6. Failing to Prioritise Tasks
↳ An overloaded to-do list causes important tasks to be missed.
↳ Use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritise urgent and important tasks.

7. Having Unclear Goals
↳ Unclear goals lead to a lack of focus and drive.
↳ Ensure your goals are clear, purposeful, and urgent.

The key here:

Recognising these productivity mistakes for yourself.
As no one will fix them for you.

Remember…

Smart work will always beat hard work.

What’s your top productivity tip? 

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7 Crucial Productivity Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

In 2025 organic reach is down 65%. 

But the top 1% are growing 157x faster...

Find out how in our new free masterclass: https://lnkd.in/ehRvX9d9

Both Chris and Will analysed 318,842 LinkedIn™ posts from Q3 2025... 

And the results were shocking. 

The change this previous quarter has been huge. 
And you should be prepared to adapt. 

Organic reach is unfortunately down 65% 
(the lowest dip we've seen !) 

But fear not, there is still time to catch up. 

Don't guess your way to growth. 
Here's what's working in Q3 of 2025: 

The platform is changing: 

1. Median impressions are down 18% year over year
2. Normal creators are growing 20% slower since Q2
3. Suggested content is creating more space
4. Virality caps are creating space for niche content

What the top 1% do differently: 

1. Embrace different formats
2. Comment thoughtfully - 150+ meaningful conversations weekly
3. Stay consistent with quality (9/10 of views come from top 20% of posts)

THE Winning post formats (by reach multiple): 

1. Carousels (4.0x): Best results from story-driven education
2. Infographics (3.0x): Great for driving newsletter subs 
3. Motivational quotes (2.5x): Visuals need to be branded 
4. Personal Stories (2.3x): BTS pictures beat selfies 
5. Video (1.9x): great for building trust 
6. Text Only (1.0x): Must have 14+ paragraphs

Tactics to boost performance: 

1. Write conversationally: Shorter words perform 35% better
2. Structure matters: Less then 7 paragraphs = 74% performance drop
3. Length is your friend: 1.3k-3k character posts get 38% more reach. 
4. Post on the Weekend: Sunday posts see highest reach
5. Reach isn't killed by externa links: 3+ useful links get 236% more reach 

And the crazy part is...
This is just a sneak peek of what's happened.

If you'd like more insights, register to Chris' new free masterclass. 
He will be sharing how you can get your first 10k followers. 

Seats are capped so get in quick 👇
https://lnkd.in/ehRvX9d9

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Most people will never reach 10,000 followers.

Here’s why that happens:

They don’t realise LinkedIn mirrors real life.
It’s all about persistence and adaptability.

People watch creators skyrocket in growth...
And assume they blew up overnight.

The truth is completely different.

This is how the journey really unfolds:

1. You define your core topics and have buckets of ambition.
2. You then start posting and put yourself out there.
3. You engage daily in comments and start to build a community.
4. You follow LinkedIn advice from gurus who can't back it up. 
5. And finally you give up when it doesn’t click instantly.

It can be an insanely brutal process. 
But if you stick at it...

This happens too:

✅ You analyse what actually gets results and learn.
✅ You restart and apply the lessons to go again.
✅ You then double down on what works for you. 
✅ Then the growth starts happening.

🏆 And you become a recognised name in your space. 

It’s a wild ride.

And the algorithm is always evolving.
So you’re constantly forced to adjust.

But that’s why LinkedIn rewards those who stick it out.

How’s LinkedIn going for you right now? 
Drop your thoughts below.

Ps if you are looking to reach your first 10k 
Chris Donnelly is going live on Tues to show you exactly how

Save your spot here: https://lnkd.in/ehRvX9d9

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LinkedIn is full of job updates and education. 

So, today I'm a do it differently... 

I've grown from 5,000 to 153,371 followers in 2 years. 

And I've not really shared much about who I actually am. 

So here's my introduction. 
(without info about my job hehehe) 

I'm Josh. 
I live in London. 
I like silly lil tattoos.
I constsantly question myself.
I have a black cat called Lausse. 
I'm am 25 years young (26 soon oop).
I got a black belt in taekwondo at 14.  
I prefer 1 deep convo over 10 small talks. 
I love hearing and telling terrible dad jokes. 
I'm currently in my mid twenties running crisis. 
I did a degree in entrepreneurship and innovation. 
I have a mild obsession with Chess (yet I kinda suck) 
I was ranked 3rd in the UK at football freestyle at 17.
It's taken 2 years, but I feel surrounded by the best people. 

I would now love to get to know you guys more :) 

Drop 1 random fact about you in the comments ! 

Have a great Friday legendsss

So I think I'm about to do the most stupid thing I've done. 

And I'm really not ready for it... 

Running 10k every single day for 30 days.

Here's the story: 

A few days ago I was chatting to my good friend Angus Parker about my total running KM for the year. 
I had done just under 700km. 

(Not bad for something I've been doing just for my silly lil brain health) 

But something annoyed me... 

I was 300km off of a wonderfully round 1000km. 

I then thought "how hard could that be in one month?" 
After few quite delusional afterthoughts, I thought why not go for it. 

And so... December300 is born. 

10k a day, every single day, until the end of the month. 

Now I don't just want this to be a personal challenge for me. 

I want to invite anyone else who wants to do it with me! 

If you're game, feel free to comment "Join" on this post. 
And I'll pop you a DM with the link :) 

I also want to make this super fun, so...

If you're:

- London based
- Don't want to do the full challenge 
- But would like to join me on one 10k run

Feel free to drop me a DM ! 

If running isn't your jam, but you'd still like to support. 
I'm also raising money for Shelter UK.

Super nice cause and so important, especially around these cold winter months. 
Feel free to donate here: https://lnkd.in/eSWvNyiU

Anything is genuinely deeply appreciated <3 

I have no idea how this will be for me tbh. 
But MAN I am excited for the challenge. 

Because for me, December is usually a slow month. 

So I'm ready to fully send it 

Am I gunna snap my hamstring within the first few days? 
What do you think? XD

Let's get it people ! 

♻️ Any repost to spread the message would be amazinggg

Ps recognise anyone from my current running squad?? 🔥

Stop wasting hours building presentations manually.

(There's an AI that does it in minutes)

If you're still wrestling with PowerPoint and GPT...
You're making it harder than it needs to be.

There's a smarter way that you may not have discovered:

Gamma

Think: AI presentation wizard that actually gets it right.

Here's what makes it different:

✅ Describe your idea → Complete deck appears
✅ Professional design without the design skills
✅ Smart content suggestions based on your topic
✅ Export ready for any platform

And has a brand new agent called Gamma Agent 
Which genuinely speeds up time so much!  

Here's how to build your next presentation with Gamma
And take advantage of the new Gamma agent: 

1. Head to gamma.app and create your free account
2. Hit "Generate" and describe your presentation
3. Add context → "Sales pitch for new consulting service"
4. Set your preferences (slide count, tone, length)
5. Pick from their curated theme library
6. Choose visual style that matches your brand
7. Review the AI-generated structure
8. Make quick edits using the Gamma agent
(I will legit just use the agent to sharpen a lot of the slides). 
9. Export and you're ready to rock and roll. 

In 10 minutes, you've got something that would've taken hours in PowerPoint.

Pro tip:

The more specific your initial prompt, the better Gamma performs.

Instead of "marketing presentation"...
Try "Q4 marketing strategy review for executive team focusing on social media ROI"

This is how I handle my presentations now.
No more fighting with templates or spending ages on slide layouts.

Have you used Gamma? If so, what do you use it for? 
Let me know below! 

If you want to give this a go for yourself 👇  
Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eQh3n3n4

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Brand partnership • Co-Founder @ The Creator Accelerator. Head of Content @ Chris Donnelly LTD. I talk about AI, Marketing & The Creator Economy

2 years working with Chris Donnelly, 3M+ followers gained, and $10M revenue later

And we're giving away the profile playbook... for FREE. 

TLDR: Comment PROFILE, and I will personally ping it to you.

There is a science to a LinkedIn profile page. 
It's something we've tested 100s of times. 

So many people leave money on the table here. 

We've used Chris' to gain: 

- Over 210,000+ subscribers on his email list
- 5000+ people on his new Searchable waitlist 
- 5 fully sold out Creator Accelerator cohorts (with another incoming...)

And now, we're sharing it... free of charge. 

Be sure to implement it as soon as possible. 

Here's how to turn 1000s of profile views into leads. 
In the playbook, you'll learn how to: 

✅ Build a strategic funnel flow that takes people from awareness to action
✅ Follow the full 30-day implementation roadmap with weekly milestones
✅ Create trust instantly with your profile picture and brand consistency
✅ Use our positioning formula that turns headlines into small pitches
✅ Turn your experience into results-based credibility
✅ Implement the monthly optimisation system 
✅ Drive traffic with your banner 

Your LinkedIn profile will either make or lose you money. 
There's no middle ground. 

This playbook helps you turn it into a powerful landing page.

If you're ready to start making revenue to your profile
Comment PROFILE, and I'll send across the link to the playbook.

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I've helped Chris Donnelly grow from 180k to 3 million+ 

All whilst running a 7 figure cohort business... 

Let's be real: 

Building a business and posting every day is f*cking hard. 

It's exhausting and for most founders is the first thing to drop. 

Yes, the benefits of a personal brand are incredible. 
But you also have to be consistent for a very long time. 

Which sucks.

But there is a way to do it. 
And it all comes down to one skillset...

Strategically using AI. 

And no, I don't mean using ChatGPT to write your whole post
(Claude is way better for that... kidding :p)

But learning the processes and strategies for using AI tools, 
To save you buckets of time in the long run. 

Whilst keeping your authentic voice and style. 

And me and Chris Donnelly will be sharing how to do that at 4.30 pm (GMT) today! 

So if you're looking to: 

- Increase your content output 
- Use the right tools for high quality
- Decrease time spent looking at a blank screen

I recommend grabbing your spot. 
Secure it here: https://lnkd.in/eMnBqpbR

Excited to see you there !

Pimms Associates

Pimms Associates is dedicated to growing agencies and creators.

Founder

ENDGAME

ENDGAME is an AI product development consultancy that helps companies ship products twice as fast - and build lasting AI capability inside their teams. I’ve joined as Strategic Advisor & Fractional CMO to refine the positioning, brand, and go-to-market strategy. What excites me about ENDGAME is its unique position between consultancy and engineering - taking the best of both, without the baggage. The team moves fast, builds brilliantly, and always puts client capability at the centre of the work.

Strategic Advisor & Fractional CMO

Hewitt Matthews Group

Chair

Sugar Creative

Advisor

BIMA (British Interactive Media Association)

The BIMA100 and BIMA Hall of Fame are two institutions in themselves. I am now chair of both, and aim to bring some strategic changes to how they operate and what it means to be inducted into either.

I am lucky enough to have won the BIMA100 nine times in my career, and it's been hugely beneficial for my profile and growing agencies. BIMA100 celebrates the top 100 movers and shakers in the UK’s digital industry. I aim to help others in the industry to experience these benefits too!

For those that don't know, BIMA (British Interactive Media Association), is the largest association of agencies in the UK and does amazing work supporting all areas of our industry.

Co-Chair of BIMA100 & Hall of Fame

Adapt

DCTR

Webtopia - eCommerce Scaling Experts

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Ogogo Fitness

Entrepreneur & Advisor | On a mission to accelerate people's lives and business growth.

For over a decade my personal vision has been to create a world where everyone is free to do what they love.

I am an entrepreneur and coach to business founders.

My work with founders helps them find new levels of sophistication and to understand:

> Everything you want is on the other side of fear. I help people break down the barriers that are stopping them from moving forward in their lives.

> Reciprocity is the key to success and you will achieve success by doing things for others with no expectation of getting anything back. 

> Ego is the enemy, and knowing yourself and learning humility is key to success

> Having fun is often forgotten in the quest for success.

> You are the product of the five people you surround yourself with the most, so choose carefully.

I’ve spent my career operating in the intersection of strategy, creativity, technology, and marketing, and I’ve never been afraid of getting hands-on.

My first business was founded when I was 17, and I was pitching in boardrooms to VCs at just 18 years old. I went on to work at a global corporation in their mobile division just as mobile phones boomed. The timing could not have been better. Within 18 months, and at just 21 years old, I was offered the role of Head of Digital for Europe by the CMO. I didn’t take the role but it gave me confidence to follow my dreams and build an agency.

I then scaled my business to:

> 100+ people

> £7.5M revenue

> Acquired or founded 5 different companies (across technology, communications, digital marketing, creative, research and insights, and strategy)

> Won the biggest brands in the world (Coca Cola, JP Morgan, Pfizer, and more)

After 20 years of building a business I’m now dedicated to helping others:

1) Grow businesses and agencies from inception to multi-million revenue.

2) Transform low profit margin businesses to cash cows.

3) Help build teams that can operate agencies reliably without the founder needing to be involved at every step.

4) Navigate through difficult and complex mergers and acquisitions.

I’ve been lucky to be surrounded by brilliant people my entire career, all of whom I am incredibly grateful for.

Leveraging my journey's very real highs and lows, I share insights and strategies to inspire and guide. 

In my spare time, I’m a husband and father to my three wonderful children. I love the gym, reading, sailing, and spending time enjoying the Isle of Wight.

Jonny Tooze

The wrong people won’t see your value no matter how loudly you show it.
The right people won’t need convincing.

You can work harder, speak louder, or bend yourself. 
It still won’t land with the people who aren’t meant to get you.
Some audiences just aren’t your audience.
And that’s not a reflection of your worth.

The right people notice without you shouting.
They see the effort, the intent, the substance.
They recognise what you bring because they value the same things.

Life gets a lot lighter when you stop performing for the wrong crowd and put your energy into the people who actually get it.
Approval isn’t the goal.
Alignment is.

Focus on the rooms where your value is obvious.
That’s where you grow.

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Entrepreneur, strategist, and architect of modern businesses

The way you respond says more about you than what they did.

It’s easy to mirror negativity when you’ve been hurt, disrespected, or pushed too far.
You tell yourself you’re just responding in kind, but all it really does is drag you down to the same level.

Not every reaction deserves your energy.
Sometimes strength looks like walking away instead of firing back.
Sometimes kindness is the louder move.

Staying grounded when things get messy is not weakness. 
It's you choosing to rise above. 
It’s the quiet kind of power that keeps you focused on what actually matters.

Stay kind, even when it’s hard.
Especially when it’s hard.

That’s when it matters the most. 

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You don’t have to know someone’s title to treat them with dignity.
Respect has nothing to do with rank.

It’s easy to be polite to the people “above” you.
But how you treat the people who can’t offer you anything back says far more about who you are.

Respect isn’t earned through job titles or status.
It comes from recognising someone’s worth as a human being.

The best leaders I’ve met treat everyone with the same level of dignity, whether it’s a client, a colleague, or the person cleaning the office at 6am.
They understand something fundamental:
They don't treat respect like a 'resource'. It is simply not. 
Give it freely and people trust you. Give it selectively and the whole culture starts to crack.

Titles and roles will change but how you made someone feel stays with them.

Lead with respect, especially when there’s nothing to gain.

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Gratitude isn’t just for the big wins.
It’s for the quiet steps that got you here too.

You pushed through bad days and made decisions without any guarantees.
You were brave enough to take on risks that you were not sure you were ready for and made the best out of all the curveballs life threw at you. 

All of that shaped this moment.
Take a breath.
You’re further along than you realise.
 
You’ve earned more credit than you give yourself.
Keep going.
Yes, there’s more ahead, but look how far you’ve already come.

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No one ever feels fully prepared before they start.
Confidence doesn’t show up first. 

You build it in the process.

Every expert you’ve ever met began as someone figuring it out, looking unsure, second-guessing every move.
They learned by doing. By getting it wrong, adjusting, and trying again.

Waiting to feel ready feels safe, but it’s really just fear dressed up as preparation.
You don’t need another plan or another pep talk.
You need motion.

Start where you are. Use what you’ve got.
The answers show up once you do.

You don’t build confidence by waiting.
You build it by beginning.

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Mistakes are teachers, not anchors.
We often perceive them as failure, but they are feedback. 

Each one shows you what to adjust.
The more time you spend replaying the past, the less energy you have to shape what’s next.

You can’t move forward if you’re still analysing the rerun.
You can’t change what happened, but you can decide what happens next.
That’s the part you control. 
The choice to learn, to adapt, and to try again.

Progress doesn’t come from avoiding mistakes.
It comes from using them well.

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The fastest way to stall your career is to try and save everything.

We are conditioned to protect our time and hoard our money. 
But in the career game, holding onto your resources tightly is usually the same as losing them.

You hold three distinct currencies: Knowledge, Time, and Money.

Real velocity happens when you stop treating these like trophies to be guarded and start treating them like assets to be deployed.
Stagnation is almost always a refusal to make a trade.

-If you are early in your journey, you are rich in Time. Stop hoarding it on low-value activities. Spend it lavishly to buy the Knowledge that makes you valuable.

-If you have hit a salary ceiling, you likely have Money but lack specific, high-level Knowledge. Stop trying to learn slowly for free on YouTube. Buy speed. Spend money on the precise coaching or certification that bridges the gap instantly.

-If you are drowning in work because you are the expert, you need to spend Money to buy back your Time. You cannot scale until you trade cash for delegation and systems.

The people who move up aren't lucky. 
They are just willing to make the exchange that others find uncomfortable.

Identify the one currency you desperately need right now. 
Then, look at the other two and decide which one you are going to sell to get it.

You have to spend to grow.

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Is your current 'comfort zone' just a nicely decorated trap?

We all dread change.
It feels messy, unpredictable, and frankly, out of our hands. 
That’s why we cling to the familiar.

But here's the rude reality check: STAYING EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE HAS A MASSIVE HIDDEN COST.

Think about it:
You stop fitting in your current job/routine.
The old habits that used to help you now just hold you back.
You simply outgrow the person you were last year.
The city you've lived in for the past 10 years is starting to feel small.

Life forces you to notice eventually when you ignore those signs.

Does change suck? YES. 
But the pain of being stuck somewhere that has become too small for you will eventually gets way louder than the stress of making a move.

You don't need to know the entire future.
We all think we do, or at leat what our 5 to 10 year plan looks like.

Really, all we need is enough nerve to take the next step.
The one that leads you toward who you're meant to be, not who you were yesterday.

Bigger, better you needs bigger, better space.

Staying the same feels safe for five minutes. 
But if growth is what you want? You have to move. 

Period.

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If you were a client project, would you accept the way you’re currently treating yourself?

We often pour 100% into our deliverables, meet every deadline, and manage every stakeholder expectation, but we leave the scraps for our own well-being.
We push through the "bugs" (burnout), ignore the warning signs, and skip the necessary maintenance.

But read this again: "You are the greatest project you'll work on."
Think about that.

When a high-stakes project starts drifting off course, you don’t view it as a failure of character. 
You view it as a strategy problem. 
You stop. 
You re-evaluate the scope.
You pivot.

You need to apply that same logic to your life.

You’re not weak for needing a reset. 
Only human.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is stop doing everything for a moment.

Take the pause, fix the direction, then get back in the fight.

The most successful projects require constant iteration. So do you.

Who else needed this reminder today?

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The urge to quit usually peaks right before the breakthrough.

It’s a strange phenomenon, but it happens all the time. 

You’re putting in the work, showing up, doing the heavy lifting. 
And yet... crickets. 

The results aren't matching the effort. The feedback is silent. The needle isn't moving.

That specific moment when frustration is high and energy is low, is dangerous.
It feels very similar to failure.

But usually? It’s just lag time.

There is often a delay between the work we do and the results we see. 
We tend to judge our progress by visible outcomes (likes, sales, job offers), but progress can often be invisible at first. It’s the foundation setting.
It’s the roots growing deep before the tree shoots up.

If you are feeling like you’re hitting a wall today, consider this:

The wall might actually be a door. And you might be standing with your hand on the handle, ready to walk away because you haven't turned it yet.

Don't stop now.

Take a break if you need to.
 Rest? Absolutely. But don't fold. 

You are likely inches away from the very thing you’ve been chasing for miles.

Has there ever been a time in your career when you almost gave up, only to succeed shortly after? I’d love to hear your stories in the comments. 👇


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It’s easy to have a great attitude when you’re winning.
It’s easy to work hard when the validation is pouring in.
But what about when it’s quiet?

I’ve realized recently that the people I look up to most aren’t just the ones at the finish line. 
They are the ones who maintained their standard of excellence when the reward wasn't visible yet.

They didn't wait for success to validate their effort. 
Their effort was the validation.

Success is the outcome. 
Work ethic is the character.

If you are grinding today with no applause, keep going. That is the stuff that actually matters.

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A leader’s first job is simple: 
Believe in people enough that they start believing in themselves.

The leaders who make the most impactful difference aren’t the ones giving big speeches or soaking up the spotlight.
They’re the ones who notice potential early, even when it’s still rough, unpolished, or uncertain.

A bit of belief at the right moment can change everything.
It shifts how someone shows up, how they take risks, how they handle setbacks, and how quickly they grow.

People don’t need a manager who tracks every move.
They need someone who sees what they could become and gives them room to prove it.

When people feel backed, they step up and being trusted will empower them to stretch out of their comfort zones. 
When they feel supported, they rise.

Leadership is less about being the centre of the room.
We create the lift that helps others exceed their own expectations.

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You can choose comfort, or you can choose growth. 
You cannot have both.

The most dangerous thing about the "Comfort Zone" isn't that it is painful but that it’s predictable.

We look at the circle on the left and think it represents safety. 
But in a changing world, standing still isn't safe. 
It’s a slow fade.

The insight in this sketch isn't just about chasing dreams.
It is about the price you have to pay to get them.

Choosing courage demands a trade.

You have to be willing to let go of who you are right now to become who you are supposed to be. 
You have to accept that for a little while, you won't see the shore or the new land. You'll just be out there, swimming.
And that is exactly where the magic happens.

Don't let the fear of being lost keep you from being found.
Go find your ocean.

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It takes more than 'wanting' for your life to change.
It only changes if you show up.

We all have brilliant ideas and things we want to achieve, start a business, learn a new skill, tackle a huge project. 
But the wishing alone doesn't actually move the needle.
Wanting something is a good start but it's not enough.

The progress only happens when you show up.

A single decision can point you in a completely new direction, which is exciting. 
But honestly? It’s the boring, consistent daily effort that truly gets you to the finish line. 
That 1% improvement every day mounts up to something serious.

Don't wait for motivation to strike; just put in the reps.

What's one thing you're consistently showing up for this week, even when it feels a bit tough? 

Let's have a chat about it in the comments. 👇

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A lot of the things we call “hard” are just new.

We hit something unfamiliar and instantly assume it’s beyond us.
New skill? “Hard.”
New responsibility? “Hard.”
New habit? “Hard.”

Most of the time, that’s not true.
You’re not failing.  You’re just learning.

“Hard” usually means you haven’t done it enough times for it to feel normal yet.
Give it reps and it stops feeling scary.
Give it time and it starts to make sense.

So stop beating yourself up for not being good at something on day one.
Everything you’re great at now once made you feel awkward or unsure.

Give yourself some patience.
Give yourself some grace.
You’re not stuck.

Keep going.
'New' becomes 'normal' a lot faster than you think.

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Forget complicated management theories. The best way to get higher performance is incredibly simple.

Here’s the thing we all know but sometimes forget: when a company genuinely puts its people first, and I mean really puts them first, in the way they work every day. The difference is massive.

It’s not rocket science or some tricky management hack. It’s just common sense. When staff are treated like actual humans, not just expenses on a spreadsheet, you see things like:

Low turnover: Fewer people walking out the door. Saves you a fortune on hiring headaches.

Strong loyalty: They'll be proud to work there and will go the extra mile.

Higher creativity: They feel comfortable sharing their best, wildest ideas.

Better performance: Happier people just do a better job, full stop.

Honestly, it just boils down to respect. People will always give more when they're properly seen and valued. 
Treating staff well should never be 'nice-to-have'.

What's the best example you've seen of a company truly getting this right? Pop your thoughts below. 👇

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It is easy to look five years down the line, that part is exciting.
It is much harder to stare at a to-do list on a cold Wednesday morning. 
That part is usually boring (and tiring).

Most people are good at one or the other.

Some just dream and never start. 
Others work hard but forget where they are actually going, so they burn out.

The real trick is just holding two opposing thoughts at the same time:

-I know exactly where I want to end up.

-I know I have to get through this pile of work today to get there.

You don't have to be the smartest person in the room. 
Just be the one who can look at a distant goal and do the immediate, dull work without quitting.

Keep the target in mind. 
Crack on with the work.
Simple as that.

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