Scotland’s Opportunity: A New Narrative for Business

Scotlands Opportunity A New Narrative for Business

The world is not a one-size-fits-all culture, yet global business is often dominated by a single model – one that prioritizes speed, scale, and short-term gain. But Scotland has an opportunity to lead with a different story. We don’t need to copy the Silicon Valley playbook or chase relentless growth at any cost. We are […]

The Keynote Speaker Industry is at Peak Saturation

The Keynote Speaker Industry is at Peak Saturation

The Keynote Speaker industry is at peak saturation – packed with celebrities, ex-athletes, and politicians delivering the same polished speech from stage to stage. It works – for some. But I’ve never been bettered by Keynote Speakers in these categories. Not because I have a bigger profile. But because I do something they don’t. I […]

The Power of Great Leadership Gave Me Extraordinary Personal Moments

The Power of Great Leadership Gave Me Extraordinary Personal Moments

Life occasionally presents us with extraordinary moments that act as subtle hints about who we are and what we can become. Often, these hints go unnoticed until much later. In my life, there have been many such moments. One stands out – an unexpected email from an old friend after more than forty years. He […]

A Rainy Morning, A Bright Future: The Edinburgh Sunday Assembly and the Rise of Stakeholder Capitalism

The Edinburgh Sunday Assembly and the Rise of Stakeholder Capitalism

Under a darkened sky, with rain drumming against the windows, I had the privilege yesterday of being the first speaker to address the Edinburgh Sunday Assembly following its recent feature on Scottish Television. The atmosphere was electric, as new faces arrived, just as predicted. People of all ages, from diverse backgrounds, and with no unifying […]

The Power of Emotional Connection in Speaking: Why Stories Make an Impact

The Power of Emotional Connection in Speaking Why Stories Make an Impact

As a speaker, your ultimate goal isn’t just to have your audience hear your words – it’s to have them feel them. Words alone are fleeting; they can pass through the logical brain, processed and forgotten within moments. But when your words resonate emotionally, they stick, transforming your speech into a memorable experience that lingers […]

The Era of Big Ideas and Human Reconnection

The Era of Big Ideas and Human Reconnection

We are moving into the Era of Big Ideas and Human Reconnection. As a Motivational Speaker, I have learned one thing above all else. No audience is interested in ‘Confected facts and figures’ They want inspiration, they want to be motivated. They want mind-shifting insights, and they want to be part of a community, empowered […]