
Newsletter archive: The Spark
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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