If you often sigh that there are not enough hours in the day or find yourself working later into your evenings and taking work home at weekends; it could be time to re-assess how you could do less but achieve more.   Today in the UK one in six people work over 60 hours a week.  Outsourcing our lives via nannies, cleaners, dog walkers or even hiring someone to sort our photo albums or visit ageing parents is increasingly becoming the norm.   Since when did this this frant... Read more

 James May from BBC’s Top Gear has just helped launch a new fundraising web site to support the historic Brooklands motor-racing circuit in Weybridge, Surrey.    James was the first person to use the new web site to purchase one of only 2,000 virtual square-yards of the track.    The Brooklands Museum Trust who are behind the web site aim to raise £250,000 by selling ‘custody’ of unique square-yard pieces from the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit... Read more

As the one-time Fashion and Lifestyle Editor of the Birmingham Post I received six “thank you” bouquets in one week.  I write this not to boast about my literary expertise but to share the story behind all those fabulous floral tributes.   They were sent to me from business owners, small, large or just by individuals that I had written about and featured on my pages.   The articles written had generated such an unprecedented upswing in business the featured individuals wanted ... Read more

Art and music are inextricably linked. Both are expressions of more than the surface and both are about evoking feeling from the viewer or the listener. London contemporary artist Joanna Gilbert, is using this link to her advantage with a new project from Halo Records. She has been invited to provide the art design for a CD single and the video for, ‘Hellmand’, the debut single from new album ‘Paradox’.    Paradox is co-written by producer and writer Mike Karl and Tally Spencer, form... Read more

After a really busy January, February seemed quite chilled in a ‘hands on brushes’ kinda way.      I created a concept for Duncan Bannantyne and James Caan which will be shown to them in mid March – so expect some pics of my paintings shortly.      I also attended a great Art Workshop held by an amazing artist called Pip Seymour who taught me about various techniques I can use on my paintings to add more texture and life.      Exhibition wise... Read more

Carole Ann Rice and Susan Tomlinson, Real Coaching Solutions, are hosting a very small and private Live and In-Person 1-day Business Fast Track Coaching Intensive  in the beautiful St Stephen’s Club, London, on 14 April, 2010.     If you are ready to take a big leap in your business in 2010 then join us for our one day Business Fast Track Coaching Intensive Workshop.  We will be working with a very small number of motivated coaches, consultants and small business owners wh... Read more

Art must be in Joanna Gilbert’s blood. The Indian born British artist is making her mark in the contemporary art world. Joanna uses digital technology to create hand painted works of art which once seen, are never forgotten. Her inspiration comes from Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein as well as younger modern artists such as Kris Hardy. Her style, despite these influences, is very much her own.   Of Warhol she says” I love his work. I also take inspiration from Allison Leftcort – her work... Read more

Public speaking can make grown men and women alike quiver in absolute terror. Presentation Skills can make or break your company image. So it is imperative that whoever takes to the “corporate stage” does so confidently and performs to the best of their ability. Dan Luxon of Performance in Business, specialises in helping business people and individuals overcome the fear of speaking in public by teaching the practical physical and vocal techniques used by opera singers and actors to command the... Read more

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy59AFuSbTU Show Reel from Joanna Gilbert - Contemporary Artist. Enjoy! :-)  ... Read more

January 31/1/2010 Right, So here we are… 1 month into 2010 and I feel I should keep you all up to date with the latest very exciting news. This month I painted another two ‘Painting Peace’ pictures – one was for Alan Rubenstein, the Managing Director of the JC (thank G-d I only found this out after as I would have been on speilskas whilst painting it!) and another was for my dear friend Miri, who was overcome with emotion when she saw the original that I promised her one. I also sold my love... Read more