Being the son of a Barrister was not enough to keep Charles Emeka from falling into the destructive lifestyle of gangs and drug dealing that ultimately earned him a 'long' and memorable stay as a guest in Her Majesty's prisons.

While Charles was devastated to learn that prison was not all it's hyped up to be, it was the words of the officer who… Continue

At the Leadership Masterclass in April, Transport for London’s chief information officer, Phil Pavitt outlined his leadership journey, how he overcame a number of limiting factors including a disability that meant he suffered from a severe lisp and a heavy stutter, which contributed to him leaving the special needs school he attended without reaching his full potential.



He challenged the group to live beyond the boundaries other people set for them; to take responsibility for… Continue

Nine Emerging Leaders were among the group invited to attend a debate at St Paul's Institute on Tuesday 31 March, where Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP and Hon Kevin Rudd MP - the Australian prime minister, outlined the enduring values they believe must underpin the new world order fo… Continue

“Choosing goals that are important to you is one of the most essential things you can do in order to live your dreams.” Les Brown, 1945 American Speaker Author Trainer Motivator Lecturer


You may have heard of SMART goals, often used in a performance appraisal at work, but these are SMERTIE goals which will benefit you by being more resonant to you personally.

SMERTIE goals use positive language and are written in the present tense to make them vibrant and resonant. Your goals should concern w… Continue

The UK economy is officially in recession. We've posted Royal Bank of Scotland's assessment of the 2009 UK Economic outlook on the site; but what exactly does it mean to you and me?

At February's Kingsborough Masterclass, Niy… Continue