Positive Differences

Andy, Chris and Sarah share their highlights from 2021 as well as their plans for 2022. we talk about the benefits of dipping, one of the gang is thinking of joining the RAF reserves and Chris sums up perfectly how he keeps his unshakeable spirits up!

I speak to long time friend Andrew Potts on his remarkable positivity despite having discovered he had a brain tumour four year ago and is currently under going daily radiotherapy. His daily diaries on Twitter https://twitter.com/andypotts1981 have given hope to many that life after a discovery like his can still be good. Yet another person on here that attributes sport and fitness with playing a big part in staying in both physical and metal shape.

I talk to Rie about her move from serving in the police to now campaigning to increase education on domestic abuse and how to spot it. Her Book - Be Kind, No Excuses, takes the stories of abused women and picks out the warning signs to watch out for. She explains that these can start on the first date and escalate into far greater things. Written as a guide to hopefully be used in education her book can be bought here https://www.riepearson.com/shop Buy a copy for your self or buy a copy and put DONATE in your purchase to have Rie send a copy directly to a woman's prison or refuge! Rie's hope is that any new relationship is started on a sound footing.

What an amazing chat I had with this Goodfella. Chris talked about the clarity he has gotten from his terminal diagnosis and explains why he thinks that he has more to smile about than most at the moment. He has been busy running to raise money for Children with Cancer UK and is just about to do the London Marathon but has already smashed his original £10,000 target ( https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=johnsoc1&pageUrl=1 ). When not being an awesome fundraiser he is enjoying time with his kids watching Marvel Movies ( https://amzn.to/3kZD8Bi ) and his hope his kids is just that they just remember him as being kind. I have to be honest after speaking to Chris I really think he far cooler than Clarence is in one of his fave films True Romance ( https://amzn.to/3kXTri5 ) Find Chris on Twitter here https://twitter.com/gotthegistofit Find Martin here www.robson-laidler.co.uk Links are paid promotions - all monies raised from Amazon will go to charity.

Darren Tate uses his spare time to gather up suits and clothing to provide to interview candidates to help them to have a better chance of getting a job. He has 1,000+ suits in stock in his own storage and across two local hubs which have already helped clothe 80 men for interviews. With an ultimate goal of giving up the day job to allow him to commit full time to his mission his ultimate goal is to be donated a couple of suits by Ant and Dec.

Susanne Nichol of Better Health At Work Award I speak with Susanne about her work as Better Health at Work Programme Coordinator. 12 years in now there are thousands of workforces that are imprint the health of their workforce as a result of her teams efforts. Not only a way to improve staff morale but a way to improve business performance as well and all for free! Catch Susanne here https://www.betterhealthatworkaward.org.uk Catch Martin here www.robson-laidler.co.uk

Iain Nairn picked up his MBE in the 2021 Queens Honours for his contribution to physical disabilities cricket. From crying through the final over of the World Cup winning match to drinking “legs of ale” in the changing room he gives a masterclass in remaining positive despite all odds. Staggeringly to say that he actually feels lucky to have lost his foot as it opened doors for him without changing his life too much. Admittedly an emotional person he also does not share his emotions too much and tries instead to keep his emotions level to avoid peaks and troughs but does warn of the risks of walking around with a dangerous weapon and on how much it can hurt to clip your other ankle. He closes with disclosing his biggest source of inspiration is to receive a smile and to send one back! You can learn how to smile and really mean it here https://amzn.to/2X97wjC (Paid promotion - all proceeds to charity)

Sarah Rowland from nosenseoftumour on going from losing her hearing, looking drunk and bumping in to people to having a ten hour operation to remove a tumour then going back to work after it all. We move on to why she started her podcast, seeing the tumour as an opportunity, using accupuncture, the joys of open water swimming and going back to work after it all. Taking inspiration from multiple sources including Dr Rangan Chatterjee ( https://amzn.to/3mVVDrM ), Elizabeth Day ( https://amzn.to/3DGfPUA ) and Shonette Bason-Wood ( https://amzn.to/3jHaxjT ) Catch Sarah over on Instagram on https://www.instagram.com/nosenseoftumour/ and try to get her in front of Steph McGovern!

I talk to Derek Bell about his journey from professional football at Newcastle United ( NUFC ) to working with national sporting bodies to improve safeguarding and mental health cover after opening up about the abuse he suffered as a child.

Ian talks about bringing order to chaos. We talk about: - how business owners get bogged down once they start to build a team - how they struggle to get their team to reproduce results - where to start on the process of building systems Catch Ian's events here Catch Martin here

Adam Redshaw is a previous "Man of the Year" having lost 10 stone and is now a Slimming World Consultant. He talks about making sure that you are realistic in your approach, about how perfection is not realistic and how to keep going when you let the diet "slip"! Also mentioned is the need to break habits and form new habits. Atomic Habits: James Clear https://amzn.to/2X6Z0Bn Find Martin here http://www.robson-laidler.co.uk

I speak to Nevil Tynemouth on: - Going from washing cars to launching Dyson Vacuums in the UK - How you can sabotage yourself with the way you speak - The difference between resilience and positivity - How pain can be a motivator Get the books mentioned: - Fish! A remarkable way to boost morale https://amzn.to/3l4DcQS - Thinking, Fast and Slow: Daniel Kahneman https://amzn.to/3yaIJci - The Saboteur Within: The Definitive Guide To Overcoming Self Sabotage https://amzn.to/3C0FW80 Catch Nevil here https://www.linkedin.com/in/neviltynemouth Catch Martin at Robson Laidler here www.robson-laidler.co.uk

Dawn Snowball of Crisis talks about her mission to help bring an end to homelessness. She explains how Crisis are working to get homeless people back in to housing and are hoping their help will encourage landlords to get involved.

James Ashford, founder of GoProposal and best selling author talks about how he says thank you every day he wakes, not crying over not spilling milk and diamond mining! You can buy James' book here: James Ashford - Selling to Serve https://amzn.to/376QPGW You watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/abikUn9z2AI

Chris Pattinson of ABCA Systems talks about hiding away on social media, who he knows he can turn to when he needs a lift, and the dangers of aspiring to live your life like an instagrammer.

Charlie Sullivan of Capstone Fox chats with me about how he has kept busy over the past year, his current projects, keeping it in the family and how it is OK to be a plodder in property. Find martin here www.robson-laidler.co.uk

Nick Neal of Department for International Trade on how businesses can take advantage of the current economic climate by pivoting into import or export.  Contact Nick and her team via www.great.gov.uk Contact Martin at www.robson-laidler.co.uk

Michael Mortimer, Director at Hive Estates reflects on how the property market is fairing now that restrictions are being lifted. Find Martin here www.robson-laidler.co.uk

I followed up with Sanderson Young Chairman Duncan Young on how they are managing after Estate and Letting Agents were given the all clear to open. Find Martin here www.robson-laidler.co.uk

I spoke to Jackie Sexton of Macmillan Toon Angels recenty about how they are managing to raise money during lockdown. Having raised over £50,000 for MacMillan since launch they don't want to let lockdown stop them. Find Martin here www.robson-laidler.co.uk

Janet Fay gives a summary of the key things that need to be considered during lockdown for those with insurance policies.  Covering the chances of a successful claim against Covid 19, ensuring that your policy remains valid and securing a reduction in your premiums by reviewing changes in your cover whilst on lockdown. Find Martin here www.robson-laidler.co.uk

Michael Mortimer, a director at Hive Estates talks about selling property without viewings, working as the intermediary between landlord and tenants and making properties stay safe during lockdown. Find Martin here www.robson-laidler.co.uk

Craig Moore, Executive Director of BNI Northumbria talks about the challenges of finding work while in lockdown and how even face to face selling has adapted and is working as well as ever! To attend a meeting:  https://bni-northumbria.com/en-GB/findachapter Find Martin here www.robson-laidler.co.uk

With so much coverage of Furlough focusing on the calculations and pay figures it would easy to miss the fact that this is a huge HR issue!  I ask Nikki a number of questions which are critical viewing for employers and employees looking to make sure they get the process right. Find Martin on www.robson-laidler.co.uk

Richard gives his views on the Covid19 lockdown and the effect he has had working in the pub and restaurant industries. He cannot sit still however! Somebody has to make sure the country has food on their plates! Find Martin here www.robbson-laidler.co.uk

Simon gives his views on the Covid19 lockdown and how they have changed their business to allow them to continue to trade.

Terry gives his views on Covid19, working from home, the animal kingdom and the weather.

MD Carl Durrant tells us how he team are managing to keep going during lockdown.

John Burns the owner and managing director of Diamond Group gives his summary of the effects of Covid19. Find Martin here www.robson-laidler.co.uk

Duncan Young, Chairman of Sanderson Young gives a breakdown of what he thinks will happen to property prices.

Neil McGregor of Neil McGregor Property Services talks about Covid 19 and his hopes for what the industry will look like once lockdown is over. Find Martin here www.robson-laidler.co.uk

Anthony Hunter of Envirovent and Chat Property Group gives his thoughts on his business is copping with Covid 19. Anthony has been investing in property for 7 years and running Envirovent for almost two years. Find Martin here www.robson-laidler.co.uk

Dave Collins of DC Iron gives his thoughts on how his business is coping with Covid 19.  DC Iron has been part of the Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 for the past six years.  Dave has some great tips on what he has done to manage the situation as well as a very kind offer to others. Find Martin here www.robson-laidler.co.uk