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How business travel can help you get good business ideas

It never fails for me – I get great ideas by travelling and by “doing nothing”.   I’m reminded of the words of  Alain de Botton in his book The Art of Travel:   “…large thoughts at times requiring large views, … Continue reading

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What simple thing would persuade you to return to a hotel – this business performance booster?

If you travel a lot for work, as I do, do you find that many hotels can look and feel the same?   Same-looking robes and slippers, same beds and furnishings, same bathrooms? Sure, they’re good – but they can … Continue reading

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Lose the guilt, take a breath, and perform better on your next business trip – and on your return

If you travel a lot for business – you are probably carrying too much baggage – excess guilt baggage. It’s weighing you down and making you less effective in your professional and your personal life! I know – I carried … Continue reading

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Vacation travel series for business travellers – What do YOU “need“ to re-energise and recharge on vacation?

What do YOU “need“ to re-energise and recharge on vacation? Vacations should be a time to recharge and refresh – to take a break from your routine and do things that re-energise you. Have you worked out what YOU need … Continue reading

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Are you a “get to your departure gate extra early” type? What it reveals about you!

Do you prefer get to the airport early and wait around? Or do you find waiting around a waste of time? Do you prefer to get to your gate early and wait? Do you prefer to not wait at your … Continue reading

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Better Business Trip Tips – how to handle your return from a business trip

Are you still making the same business trip “mistakes” that I am? I’m getting more efficient in the part of the business trip when I am  AWAY working on the business side – and being more sensible about not trying … Continue reading

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Tips for you for “working” with other cultures

Do you make this mistake when working with different cultures – especially when you travel on a business trip to “their”country? I’m in Singapore at the moment training organisations – including training on international communication. I mainly cover international differences … Continue reading

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An important business lesson for you from that great movie “Lost in Translation”

Well I’ve learned my lesson with that pesky shower attachment that kept squirting me in the face – the same thing that happened to Bill Murray in that great movie Lost in Translation. I’m guessing this happens to lots of travellers! This … Continue reading

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How Hara Hachi Bu can make your business travel more effective and more enjoyable.

Do you travel a lot for business? Do you make this mistake when trying to be time efficient and cost effective? I travel a lot for my work as a business writing and communication consultant. I used to make lots … Continue reading

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How to help recapture the glamour of travel from the era when flying was something special and a status symbol.

I travel a lot for work. Here is how I try to recapture some of the fun and glamour of travel from the age of jet-setting when flying was something special. And the true sign of being a jet-setter was … Continue reading

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