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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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Why you need to make your RETURN from your business trip effective too

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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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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Here’s a great educational and entertaining resource for business travellers

If you fly a lot for work – you are probably getting tired of the usual in-flight entertainment. Now I love to have time to sit down and watch a movie (without he guilt of thinking I should be working … Continue reading

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Some soft, light, feel-good vacation reading for you

You’re probably on vacation now (as I am)   –  and you need some pampering with your reading – not hard abrasive business-related reading. How about something soft and gentle and colourful (and amusing)  – just like this ad for … 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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One of the best things about being away on a business trip

What do YOU enjoy most if you get to go away on a business trip? Often it’s the little things that make a big difference. I remember chatting to a busy executive business “mum” who shared that she really enjoyed … 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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