Verbal Aikido In Paris
The reason why I practice aikido is because I believe that the fundamental principles that we learn from the mat have an incredible power...
Aikido as a Tool in Business Coaching and Training
I have been studying aikido for close on 35 years now and been training and coaching students for nearly 30 years. Over that time I have...
Cultivating Integrity
A key element of sustainable success in the business world is building a reputation for having integrity. Sadly, all too often this...
The Importance of Trust
What is trust? The dictionary definition is ‘firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.’ Without trust,...
What’s Your Leadership Style?
So what’s your leadership style? Do you rule with an iron fist or a velvet glove? Do you lead from the front and get your hands dirty...
Every Body, Pay Attention
The importance the body plays in everything we do.
From the Mat to Your Mouth
One skill that seems essential for achieving a high level of success in anything is good communication. So it may come as a bit of a...
The Mind-Body Connection
On one level the link between our mind and body is blindingly obvious. If you get burnt, your body lets you know in no uncertain terms...
Training with a Purpose
My son is involved in a youth football team and recently I was asked to help out on one of the training sessions. I was really just...
Aikido in Business
I founded an aikido association to which I belong called ‘Aikido for Daily Life’ which is very much about taking the principals of aikido...
