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When Something Doesn’t Add Up

May 28, 2025 by Colin Gautrey

Have you ever looked at a decision and thought:

“This doesn’t make sense.”

It looks clumsy.

Unnecessary.

Even self-sabotaging.

But then something nags at you: Read More

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Surviving a Tough Culture

May 19, 2025 by Colin Gautrey

Some workplaces really are brutal.

Toxic bosses. Cut-throat peers. No praise.

But sometimes, it’s not the culture.

It’s where you are standing inside it.

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Strategically Exposed: The Six Freedoms Audit

April 22, 2025 by Colin Gautrey

The world is moving fast.

The pace, the noise, the instability—it’s relentless.

And if you’re not building personal freedom, you’re falling behind.

Not political freedom.

Not utopian ideals.

But practical, strategic freedoms—so you can remain steady, mobile, and in control no matter what’s happening around you.

This is the exact audit I use with clients who want to build real-world resilience and personal power.

Now it’s yours.

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The Quiet Path to Mastery

April 16, 2025 by Colin Gautrey

We live in a world obsessed with visibility.

Post it. Promote it. Perform it.

But here’s what people forget:

Most real growth happens in silence.

Not on stage.

Not in the meeting.

Not in front of the team.

But behind the scenes. Read More

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The Courage to Be Unimpressed

April 15, 2025 by Colin Gautrey

Outrage is trending.

Hype is everywhere.

Confidence is confused with competence.

And most people?

They fall for it.

They react fast.

They share the headlines.

They get swept up in drama.

But the people with real influence?

They do something different. Read More

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When Life Spirals, So Do We—Until We Don’t

April 14, 2025 by Colin Gautrey

Let’s face it:

Life throws curveballs.

People push your buttons.

Situations spiral.

And when you’re in the middle of it?

It’s easy to feel powerless.

Frustrated.

Hijacked by everything around you.

But here’s the truth that most people miss:

You may not choose what happens— Read More

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They Must Be Mad… No, You’re Just Naive

April 11, 2025 by Colin Gautrey

Why Political Moves Don’t Make Sense — Until You Start Connecting the Dots

You’ve seen it.

A political decision that defies logic.

A leader saying one thing and doing the opposite.

A government prioritising something no one asked for, while ignoring what matters most.

It’s easy to shake your head and say: Read More

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How to Spot the Game Behind the Game: Hidden Agendas

April 11, 2025 by Colin Gautrey

Ever feel like you’re being played?

The headlines scream.

The narratives twist.

The players talk big — but deliver little.

And still, most people go along with it.

They share the outrage.

Pick a side.

Parrot the surface-level take.

But power isn’t usually found in what’s loud. Read More

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How to Be Respected Without Begging, Shouting or Performing

April 10, 2025 by Colin Gautrey

Respect.

It’s one of the most sought-after outcomes in leadership.

People want to feel it.

They want to command it.

And far too often…

they go about it the wrong way.

Read More

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Releasing Your Inner Control Freak

April 9, 2025 by Colin Gautrey

Let’s be honest.

If you’re a high performer, you’ve probably said it:

“It’s easier if I just do it myself.”

“No one else will get it right.”

“I can’t afford to let this slip.”

It sounds smart. Responsible. Even noble.

But over time, that attitude becomes a trap. Read More

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