You might have noticed that I do quite a lot of writing and public speaking. I actually enjoy both enormously, which helps. When I was 16, I had to sit a set of exams known then as ‘O’ levels. Typically we did 10 or so subjects, before specialising in the following year. English as … / continued
 
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 By Graham Wilson, on November 6th, 2009 By Graham Wilson, on August 31st, 2009I was interviewed by someone from the Economist the other day about ‘portfolio careers’. It was a weird conversation as she clearly hadn’t got a clue what I was talking about. She had a reason why almost every strand of my work wasn’t a ‘real’ career, the only bit she could relate to was … / continued By Graham Wilson, on August 5th, 2009This evening, I received an invitation to attend a speed networking event in Berkshire. Now, I’m not particular keen on these kind of events, because I do feel that relationships are important in business, but the chance to have an afternoon building my business seemed appealing – especially as it involves an expenditure of … / continued By Graham Wilson, on July 22nd, 2009Even though we are in a recession and so job opportunities are harder to come by, it is important not to leap at the first offer if taking it would force you to compromise yourself further than you are prepared to go. It ALWAYS pays to talk through the compromises that a job offer … / continued By Graham Wilson, on July 15th, 200952 Themes for Counsellors and Psychotherapists to write about in their local paper This list began with a conversation between two therapists. They wanted to build their local practices, and had decided that they wanted to find a way of getting people to come to see them. They’d tried all kinds of leaflet drops … / continued By Graham Wilson, on April 20th, 2009Quite a few people have given me feedback on my Better Networking leaflet lately and, in particular, they have asked for some thoughts on face-to-face networking at events, so I have pulled together a few more pointers. So much of the success of such events depends on your attitude to yourself. We all know … / continued By Graham Wilson, on December 29th, 2008Around this time, each year, many of us take time out to do a little reflecting and setting ourselves some hopes and expectations for the following year. This time last year, I posted a blog entry on how to stick to your resolutions. The ideas hold and I shalln’t repeat them here – please … / continued By Graham Wilson, on October 29th, 2008When you are trying to convey your business proposition to a potential customer or referrer, it often helps not to tell them what you do or how you do it. Instead focus on what differentiates you – what your brand is all about. Even if you are a micro-business, you should have invested both … / continued By Graham Wilson, on December 17th, 2007Some time ago, I did a Google search on “Executive Coach” only to discover that most have 52 seats and are owned by Wallace Arnold! So, I decided to describe myself as a leadership development specialist. But quite a few of my peers describe themselves as being involved in “Executive Development” so I scan … / continued By Graham Wilson, on December 15th, 2007An interesting article appeared in the Newcastle Journal this week, describing a forthcoming Candlelit Christmas Concert. In it one of the musicians, who trained at the Royal Northern College of Music, points out that these days it is almost impossible for a professional musician to make their living solely through music, and so most … / continued 
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