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"There is no more important task than raising boys who become healthy men." - Michael Reichert, How to raise a boy Raising boys to become healthy men I’m not one to eavesdrop. I like to keep myself to myself. But last week I couldn’t help but notice a middle-aged man in distress. Whilst sipping a hard-earned beer outside a beautiful riverside pub in Ely with my wife, it came to our attention that a gentleman on the table behind us was going through a tough time. In raised

Embracing change - when it makes things better In October 2025, the British Resuscitation Council released updated evidence-based recommendations for first aid providers, accrediting bodies and training organisations across the UK and Northern Ireland. They suggested a 12-month timeline for trainers to update presentations, manuals and course materials, but I decided to implement the changes immediately in my own teaching. So far, the feedback has generally been positive. One

Self-employed and ill. I hope for your sake it’s not for long. Get your little violins out. I’ve been ill. About 10 days ago I could feel a cold was incoming. You know the feeling. Banging head, sore throat, nose becoming more congested by the minute and aching constantly. I shouldn’t be too surprised really. I was working in freezing temperatures and in dirty, dusty environments which didn’t help. Plus, the fact that I was getting up early, constantly on the go and being

New year. Save your money. A mental health reminder. A new year, a new start. Save your money - Do the simple stuff first I’ve heard this conversation from other people’s mouths and my own brain for so many years. The truth is, nothing really changes for most people. Initially they do. People start with a sense of urgency. Determined to find what their true purpose is. Ending that relationship. Starting that creative task they have been putting off for so long. Some eve

So, here we are. The end of the year is nearly upon us and at least we have these few days to experience some time for ourselves and our families. My last official working day of 2025 is today but being self-employed, you never really stop working and switch off completely. I also find myself reflecting on the year as a whole. I look back with mixed emotions. I feel that I have managed to sustain and build upon what I have established as a business and what I am looking t

Holiday I have just come back from holiday. I needed it. I could feel myself becoming jaded. Unable to deliver courses to the standard...

United Nations Diverse training groups are extremely beneficial for a trainer In my opinion, one of the best things about this job is the...

Bad Trainers “It was terrible, it’s like he didn’t want to be there. He just went through his PowerPoint presentation as quickly as...

An Introduction to experienced trainer and business owner - Daniel Walpole.