Newsletter archive: The Spark

  • Feet on the edge of a pavement scattered with Autumn leaves

    The Spark | Which grass will you water this quarter? October 2025

    In this edition:

    • Q4 planning: what grass do you want to water in these final three months?

    Do one thing: break state to break through

    News: reflections from M:ADE for Moving Forward programme

    • Plus The 30-Minute Business Plan and article on The Productivity Paradox

  • Hand holding a glass sphere up to a sunset scene, which shows upside down in the ball

    The Spark | Your future self wants to thank you August 2025

    In this edition:

    • Doing things now for your future self - the motivation that keeps purpose-driven founders going

    Do one thing: the 2-minute reset technique when overwhelm strikes

    News: completing the Moving Forward programme with reflections on transformation

    • Plus resources on managing stress and an article on Surfing the Waves of Entrepreneurial Overwhelm

  • A founder writing in a notebook

    The Spark | Finding clarity at the halfway point July 2025

    In this edition:

    • Mid-year check-in: reflecting on your word for 2025 and adding 'connection'

    Do one thing: the energy mapping exercise

    News: client spotlight on trusting your instincts

    • Plus The Founder's Breath Toolkit and article on Building Resilience: When Passion Meets Purpose

  • An entreprenur celebrating with her hands in the air at a desk

    The Spark | What matters most to you? June 2025

    In this edition:

    • Exploring your core values and using them as your North Star

    Do one thing: create a 'progress portfolio'

    News: attending the Good Ripple Experience in London

    • Plus The Founder's Resilience Toolkit Part 4 (Purpose & Meaning) and article on Building Resilience: The Relationship Dimension

  • A little fabric flag on a cocktail stick saying 'help'

    The Spark | Stepping back to move forward May 2025

    In this edition:

    Breaking free from reactive work to create space for strategic thinking

    • Do one thing: the 15-minute rule for asking for help

    • News: workshop insights on three key entrepreneurial challenges

    Plus The Founder's Resilience Toolkit Part 3 (Relationship & Connection) and article on Building Resilience: The Emotional Dimension

  • a sign in a shop window saying closed

    The Spark | Building founder resilience: the emotional dimension April 2025

    In this edition:

    Why 'no' might be your most powerful word

    • Do one thing: create a 5-minute shutdown ritual

    • News: workshop insights on what entrepreneurs need help with

    Plus The Founder's Resilience Toolkit Part 2 (Emotional Wellbeing) and article on Building Resilience

  • Hand holding a polaroid photo saying 'and breath' in neon

    The Spark | Building founder resilience: starting with the basics March 2025

    In this edition:

    • Three founders struggling with authentic marketing

    Do one thing: the 2-minute reset technique

    News: client spotlight on finding calm through small steps

    • Plus The Founder's Resilience Toolkit Part 1 (Physical Wellbeing) and article on Casting Your Votes

  • A laptop showing the time as 5 minutes to 4pm

    The Spark | Launch edition February 2025

    In this edition:

    • Why 4pm on Mondays matters for your energy

    Do one thing: protect your peak focus window

    News: Moving Forward programme returns

    • Plus the Founder's Stress Check and an article on Entrepreneurial Overwhelm