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Three Reasons S.M.A.R.T. Goals Aren’t So Clever!

Three Reasons S.M.A.R.T. Goals Aren’t So Clever!

Do you have goals? In this post, Andy explains why goal setting is essential, lays out how to set powerful goals and gives three reasons why SMART goals aren’t helpful

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Know How to Achieve the Perfect Family Christmas

Know How to Achieve the Perfect Family Christmas

Christmas is such a special time of year. But it’s a busy one! If you find your stress levels rocketing at this time of year, Andy from Changesmith Coaching tells you “How to Achieve the Perfect...

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5 Simple Things All Successful Working Parents Do.

5 Simple Things All Successful Working Parents Do.

Juggling work commitments and family responsibilities is hard work. if you feel there are not enough hours in the day, here are five things all successful working parents do.

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Working Parents, You Absolutely Can Conquer Guilt, Fear and Sorrow

Working Parents, You Absolutely Can Conquer Guilt, Fear and Sorrow

Guilt, fear and sadness are emotions that many working parents regularly experience - but it doesn’t have to be like that, as Andy Smith from Changesmith Coaching.explains.

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How To Say No When You Want To

How To Say No When You Want To

If you find it hard to say “no” when others ask you to take on more work, or for your time or help, then you almost certainly have too much to do. This video will help you say “no” when you want...

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3 Guaranteed Ways to Save You Time on Email

3 Guaranteed Ways to Save You Time on Email

Email continues to proliferate. An estimated 270 billion emails are sent each day. If you want to learn 3 guaranteed ways to save time on email, read on…

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One Powerful Idea to Help You Conquer

One Powerful Idea to Help You Conquer "Time Poverty"

As a working parent, you will be busy, stretched, juggling priorities and stressed - at least occasionally. But you are NOT “time-poor”. Read more…

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Q: What's the Secret to a Great Strategy Day? A: It's behind You!!

Q: What's the Secret to a Great Strategy Day? A: It's behind You!!

A great tip in this video for coaches who facilitate Strategy Days or Vision days.

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If 5 Million People Can Achieve Work-Life Balance - So Can You!

If 5 Million People Can Achieve Work-Life Balance - So Can You!

There’s a country that puts such importance on having a healthy work-life balance that they emphasise it on the official website!

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How To Find Out

How To Find Out "Where the Time Goes"

Andy explains how to answer the eternal question “Where Does the Time GO?” and as importantly WHY you need to know the answer.

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We Have All the Time in the World

We Have All the Time in the World

Everyone on this earth, no who they are, what their circumstances, has 168 hours every week available to them. Learn more about 5 habits that help you use those hours most effectively.

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Introducing the Productivity Code

Introducing the Productivity Code

Meet Andy Smith - The Changesmith - and hear about the Productivity Code, 5 habits that can help you to achieve more success and fulfillment.

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  • “I was challenged to think about different ways of approaching issues in my work and in the way I encounter others.”

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  • “Andy introduced me to a different approach to handling my emails which has quite simply changed the whole way I manage my workload.”

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