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The beard has got thicker and the hair a little thinner, but what an incredible year it's been! Now please don't mistake 'incredible' for 'easy', they are definitely two different things as all #businessowners will know. Sometimes overcoming challenges leads to the biggest wins, venturing into the unknown yields the biggest rewards, and backing yourself becomes the best investment you will ever make. This year has enabled me to live the HUM4NS values to the max, so here is a snap shot of my 2024 Brave: - I left my corporate role to take HUM4NS on a new adventure from start-up to scale up - Having put it off for over four years, I went under the knife to have knee surgery - mountains here I come! - We launched new programmes and services and ventured into the unknown staying true to our values and ethos along the way - We committed to be brave in our approach, helping others to understand the difference between what they want and what they need. Empowering: - This year we gave a platform to 20 HUM4NS speakers - 55% of our speakers in 2024 were female - We increased Eventbrite signups for HUM4NS Talks by 49.15% from year 2 and by a whopping 94% from year 1. - We launched the HUM4NS Empowered Leadership Programme (HELP) ready to support more #leaders from January 2025 - We supported our community to raise money for incredible charities like Marmalade Trust - We've continued coaching incredible organisations like Matter. and welcomed scaling organisations such as Snap Analytics, Happy Hour Productions, CUPP and others to the HUM4NS family Inspiring: - We were shortlisted and won multiple awards including the UKs Most Inspiring Mentors and the South West Education and Training Provider of the Year. - We shared our story far and wide demonstrating that vulnerability can be a strength rather than a weakness - Thanks to UWE Alumni Team, we gave an inspirational speech at the University of the West of England #business graduation ceremony to inspire the new graduates to dream big in life and business. Nurturing: - In addition to increasing attendance at HUM4NS Talks, we maintain a retention rate above 90% across all our paid services. - We've welcomed the wonderful Katy-Marie Mottershead to the team to help support and nurture our growing community - We've enhanced relationships with wonderful businesses and built new friendships, partnerships and collaborations at places like The Square Club, Village Hotels and Lexus Bristol Giving: - We've raised money for charities - We've continued to fund places in our group coaching and HELP programmes for charity leaders at Marmalade Trust and The MAZI Project *if you're a charity leader and reading this, we still have a space for our 2025 charity leader so please get in touch - We've kept HUM4NS Talks free for all, delivered free #coaching and mentoring as part of Help to Grow, and provided free downloads of the GAMEPLAN And breathe... Have you lived any of our values this year?

Big announcement today! Darrell Irwin and I are thrilled to welcome Katy-Marie Mottershead to the HUM4NS team. Katy brings a wealth of experience as an accomplished Operations Manager and a qualified coach. With further qualifications in workplace wellbeing, DISC training, and DICE - Neurodiversity, Race and Gender training, Katy's expertise are both broad and deeply impactful. Katy also holds a CIPD level 5 qualification in HR Management and even has a background as a Barrister! More importantly, Katy is a wonderful human being who is deeply committed to making a positive difference in the personal and professional development of others. If that wasn't enough, Katy loves bugs! Yes you read that right... When Katy was a little girl she wanted to be an Entomologist. Whilst she may never have followed the footsteps of David Attenborough into the Rainforest, she now spends her days helping others to understand what's 'bugging' them! For those of you already in the HUM4NS community, Katy will be reaching out and saying hello in due course 🤲 Welcome to the team Katy - we can't wait to see the impact you'll have as we support more #leaders, #entrepreneurs, #businessowners and #teams to become happier, healthier, smarter and kinder - levelling up at home and at work. #coaching #businesstips #team #workplacewellbeing #makingadifference #behum4nkind #professionaldevelopment #goalsetting

Today we head into Bristol to deliver another transformational workshop, focusing on the HUM4NS GAMEPLAN and the psychology behind habit development. Today's workshop builds on the foundation established a little while back when we took the team through the Magic of Mindset, further supporting them to unlock their personal and professional potential. While many of us are accustomed to meeting goals assigned to us in our roles, how often do we set personal goals? Here are some interesting stats: - 83% of people don't set goals - 14% have goals but don't write them down - Only 3% people write down their goals But why does this matter? According to research by psychologist Gail Matthews, writing down your goals makes you 42% more likely to achieve them. This clarity and focus not only improves your accountability but also creates a tangible sense of commitment. And here's the real kicker. When you share your goals and track progress with others, success rates soar to 76% Our approach at HUM4NS always goes beyond surface level impact to dig that little bit deeper. Today we'll be challenging the team to explore what makes them happier, healthier, smarter and kinder at home and at work, along with considering the habits that will support or inhibit their success. The HUM4NS Challenge Journal serves as a framework and foundation for long term exploration, ensuring the impact of our workshop lasts months, rather than days. Let's go! #mindset #habits #training #professionaldevelopment #teamwork #business #businessowners #entrepreneur #coaching #businesscoaching #teamworkshop #workshop

Another year of making do, getting by and going with the flow? It's easy to get caught in the rhythm of life, isn't it!? Work responsibilities, the endless to-do list, it can all feel like a treadmill where you're moving but not feeling like you're actually getting anywhere. I've been there too! You tell yourself, "Next year will be different", then boom, it's December again and another January is rolling in as you reluctantly step off the treadmill for another festive season. But what if this year was actually different? What if, instead of letting fear or self-doubt drown out your dreams, you chose to hand your dreams the microphone... What if you chose to let your dreams be louder than your fears? Imagine where that mindset could take you. I'll be honest, chasing your dreams doesn't come with any guarantees, but neither does playing it safe. The real question isn't what could you lose, but what could you gain by betting on yourself!? Time to stop waiting and start creating... Can you relate? What were your goals this year? Have you planned goals for 2025? #businessleader #entrepreneur #businesscoach #mindset #businesstips #business

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 Darrell Irwin: 𝐀 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 We are thrilled to announce that Darrell Irwin has been nominated for the Iconic British Business Awards UK 2024 in the following prestigious categories: ✅️Tech and Innovation ✅️Purpose Driven ✅️Brand Marketing Darrell Irwin isn’t just a name—it’s a legacy in the making. A visionary leader, inspiring author, and trailblazer in the business world, Darrell has dedicated his career to transforming lives and businesses by prioritising purpose. His mission is to empower individuals and organisations to align their past, present, and future with true identity, enabling them to live life at their full capacity while achieving meaningful success. In 2001, Darrell made a bold decision to stop working on brands that negatively impacted lives. Instead, he shifted his focus to helping purpose-driven companies thrive. This commitment led to the creation of Cre8ion, a brand marketing agency; Di9ital, a software company; and HUM4NS, a personal development movement. Each venture embodies Darrell’s vision of combining profitability with purpose, proving that businesses can be both impactful and successful. Darrell’s innovative ideas and experiences have been shared in the No. 1 Amazon Best Seller Play the Game, where he wrote a chapter on game-changing brands, and in his own powerful book, The Crisis Catalyst. Through his thriving Facebook group Purpose People and the soon-to-launch platform of the same name, Darrell continues to inspire leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners to prioritise cause over cash and impact over income. His philosophy is simple yet revolutionary: purpose-led businesses don’t just survive—they reshape entire industries. With over 20 years of transformative work, Darrell has evolved from pursuing self-interest to embracing selflessness, guiding others to find and fulfil their purpose. This isn’t just about an award; it’s about celebrating a story that deserves global recognition. Darrell Irwin’s nominations are a testament to his groundbreaking contributions to the business world, and now, he needs your support to bring this honour home. 👉 Here’s how you can help: 1️⃣ Vote for Darrell Irwin: Email: Admin@theglobalbusinessandauthorsawards.com 2️⃣ Join us as a VIP guest to show your support and be part of an unforgettable evening celebrating purpose-driven leadership. Click on the website for your tickets: https://lnkd.in/e8DDRVfS Together, let’s honour a leader who has inspired so many and show the world the power of passion, teamwork, and belief. Click now to cast your vote and help Darrell Irwin make history! #IconicBritishBusinessAwards #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Innovation #BrandMarketing #SupportDarrellIrwin The Global Business and Author's Awards UK Team

This post is not about Football! But... Have you ever heard of FC Zwolle or NAC Breda? No? Me neither! How about Cambuur or AZ Alkmaar? These four football teams have something in common: Arne Slot. For those who haven't heard of Slot, he could be described as an average football player who spent much of his career with smaller clubs. When he transitioned to coaching, he didn't start with household names or juggernaut teams. Yet today, he's the manager of Liverpool, a team competing at the very highest levels - topping the Premier League and Champions League tables. How does someone who hasn't played or managed the giants of football achieve such remarkable success? The answer lies in skills, attributes, insights and qualities that transcend personal playing history. His job isn't to be the best player, but to get the best out of his players. Tactical acumen, a deep understanding of the realities of the game and the ability to inspire others to fulfill their potential. This brings us to the broader question: Do you have to have scaled a multi-million-pound business to coach one? The answer is the same. Coaching isn't about having lived someone else's specific experience. It's about understanding the principles of success, asking the right question, and guiding others to see possibilities and solutions that they might miss on their own. A great coach knows how to inspire confidence, cultivate strengths, and challenge people to grow. Business, like football, is about strategy, mindset, and team dynamics. The best coaches bring perspective, clarity, and accountability to the table, whether they've walked your exact path or not... As a final point of clarity, and before anyone asks, no, I'm not a Liverpool fan! If I had my way, this post would have been about the mighty Arsenal or the legendary Arsene Wenger. But as I mentioned earlier, this post isn't about football - it's about leadership, growth, and how success can be supported by those who have never walked the path you intend to follow 🤐 . If you're inspired to explore this conversation more, here are some names worth googling: Emma Hayes Alex Ferguson Becky Hammon Jose Mourinho Judy Murray Katie Sowers #businesscoaching #coach #business #mindset #businesstips #leadership #humandevelopment #coaching #mentoring