One of the recurring pieces of feedback I get from many of the people and organisations I've worked with, is how they've enjoyed how the ways in which I've enabled them to create the changes they've struggled to achieve, but always aspired to.
And got me thinking about what the 'secret sauce' is that I always try and use, and bring to every project and contract I'm involved with.
I've realised it's all about my being a con-man:
Con(findence) - modelling behaviours and actions myself, to inspire and encourage others in turn; so that they might be able to reach further than they thought they could, or felt brave enough to.
Con(nections) - we all rely on other people to varying degrees for everything that we want to achieve and enjoy in this life. I'm always happy to share contacts in my network with others to try and create some serendipity whenever and wherever possible. I also recognise that I'm mortal, so at some point, people will need to know who else they might be all to call on in the future...
Con(viction) - life is hard and unfair. We need to keep finding ways to motivate ourselves, which is why I try and only get involved in work that I think is meaningful in some way, and creates benefit for others. Part of how I work is wanting to find ways to get excited about the things I find myself involved in.
So there it is - I'm a conman, and that's probably a good thing for the people who ask me to share some of their journeys and adventures with them.
Feted with international and national recognistions for his work in business support; enterprise eduction; policy development; public and charity / non-profit sectors, I am also a published author on…
