The microphones are live, the cameras are rolling, and No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable is officially back in the studio for Series 2.
With a brand-new setup, a refreshed production crew, and a renewed sense of energy, the first recording sessions of the new series took place last Thursday — and from the very first conversation, […]
In both sport and business, the margins between success and failure are often incredibly small. A single decision, a moment of hesitation, or a shift in mindset can change everything.
When I speak to business audiences, I often draw parallels between elite sport and high-performance organisations. As a lifelong football fan, […]
When I stand on stage in front of business leaders, founders, and teams, I’m often asked: “Where do you find the resilience to keep going when things get tough?”
It’s a fair question. Business isn’t linear. It’s unpredictable, messy, and often brutally hard. Over the years, […]
This week I had the privilege of working alongside the leadership team at David Spear Commercial Vehicles as they stepped into a brand-new chapter under their Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure.
I joined them for their very first management meeting in this new phase — and what a day it was. […]
After months of planning, recording, and powerful conversations, the No Straight Lines podcast is officially live.
Built around one simple truth—that success is never a straight line—this podcast explores the real journeys behind achievement. From business leaders and elite athletes to voices in entertainment and community leadership, […]
The recent 2024 UK general election is a stark reminder of the critical importance of high standards and good governance in leadership. The election, and its result, highlights how quickly public trust can erode when these principles are compromised, and how such erosion can lead to profound electoral consequences.
The general election and the journey to the polls offers a long list of lessons to be learnt for future leaders, […]
Making sense of the business world isn’t easy. You’ll need business advice and guidance from all avenues to succeed and that’s where Laurence Winmill and his blogs come in!
With advice for every budding business person and established company owner, you’ll find all you need to move forward right here. Our business blog draws on Laurence’s experience as a business coach, entrepreneurship mentor, motivational speaker and conference facilitator to ensure you have the support you desire and deserve.
Laurence has already assisted organisations throughout the UK and beyond with his services, including Legrand, National Association of Interior Specialists (now the Finishes and Interiors Sector or FIS), Dunelm, Investors in People, Institute of Sales and Marketing Management (ISMM), Swansea City Football Club, Stoke City Football Club, Procter & Gamble, Marsden Grant International and Kellogg’s.
Laurence’s work as a business consultant and keynote speaker is particularly renowned. He actively helps business owners and organisations to make the right choices to drive growth and build strategy for sustained success. Laurence also travels extensively as a keynote speaker, talking about his experiences as a business leader and entrepreneur.
