Luke Tobin

Founder of Unusualgroup.com | Follow for posts on Business, Marketing, Investing & AI

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3 exits, different industries, each one bigger than the last. Turned a £100 investment, into an eight-figure agency exit in 5 years. 

I help founders turn self-doubt into leverage, and leverage into exits.

My last business started with £100 and a lot of imposter syndrome. No funding. No safety net. Just a laptop, a tiny runway and lots of grit. Five years later, we sold for eight figures. It was one of the fastest growth-to-exit stories in the UK at that level.

That was exit number three. Before that, I built and sold a hospitality business and an e-commerce brand. Different industries, same scale-to-exit playbook. Build lean. Price for profit. Systemise delivery. Think like a buyer long before you ever meet one.

Now I back other founders and work on fixing what is broken in the agency world.

Current work:

Unusual Group (Founder)
We take minority stakes in agencies and plug them into the capital, infrastructure and operator support they need to grow margins and become exit-ready.

Tobin Capital (Owner) 
I invest in more than 25 brands, including SpaceX, Atom Bank, and Honest Mobile. When I invest, you do not just get capital. You get an operator in your corner on pricing, operations, hiring and exits.

A-Frame Venture Studio (Partner)
We build consumer brands from scratch. Our first brand, Mirth Water, is now live in the United States at drinkmirth.com.

The Success Method Newsletter
Every week, more than 100,000 founders get my breakdown of how to turn self-doubt into an advantage in their business. I share how I structure deals and exits, the pricing moves and margin levers that work in practice.

Book (Q2 2026)
My first book, on how founders can turn doubt into an asset rather than a drag on growth, is coming in Q2 2026 from a major publisher.

In total, I have started seven businesses. Two failed. Three exited. Two, I am still building. The failures taught me more than the exits. Self-doubt never went away. I learned how to use it as a filter to make better decisions in hiring, pricing, partners, and exits. That is what I teach and invest around now.

Today, I share what actually works with more than 800,000 founders across my channels. The playbooks, the red flags, the live deals and the parts of the mental game most people never talk about.

If you are an agency owner or founder who wants to raise, exit or fix your margins in the next 12 to 36 months, send me a DM.

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Big goals = big discomfort.

Small goals = silent regret.

When you're around people chasing massive goals,
something shifts.

You start to believe bigger is possible.
You become more.

Do this to design your environment for maximum growth:

1. Audit your circle
↳ Who do you spend the most time with? Are they pushing limits or settling?
↳ Surround yourself with fire-starters who make you uncomfortable (in the best way).

2. Join high-aspiration spaces
↳ Masterminds, growth communities, where big thinkers gather, energy rises.
↳ Proximity breeds possibility.

3. Seek mentors with 10x vision
↳ Learn from those who’ve already gone where you want to go.
↳ Borrow their belief until you build your own.

4. Cut energy drainers
↳ Limit time with people who complain more than they create.
↳ You can’t soar while dragging anchors.

5. Normalise big conversations
↳ Make goal-setting, risk-taking, and growth the default in your daily dialogues.
↳ Big dreams feel more achievable when they’re spoken often.

Big goals aren’t just built, they’re caught.

And the right people make them contagious.

Remember:
The right room changes everything.

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Every time you wait for "the perfect moment," someone with half your talent but twice your audacity is moving ahead of you.

The world doesn't always reward the most skilled or the most prepared. 

It rewards the people who show up, speak up, and take the risk of being told "no."

Let's address this..
Missed opportunities hurt more than rejections. 
A rejection is a data point; a missed opportunity is a "what if" that haunts you. 

If you’re waiting for permission to dream big or bet on yourself, this is it.

How to stop hesitating and start acting:

1. The 5-Second Rule: 
If you have an impulse to act on a goal, move physically within 5 seconds or your brain will kill the idea.

2. Audit Your "What-Ifs": Ask yourself: 
“What is the actual cost of a ‘No’?” Usually, it’s just a bruised ego. The cost of a "Never Tried" is a stalled career.

3. Lower the Stakes: 
Stop trying to make your first move a "grand slam." Just aim to get on base. Send the DM, post the rough draft, or book the meeting.

4. Embrace "Good Enough": 
Perfectionism is just procrastination in a fancy suit. Done is better than perfect when "perfect" never leaves your hard drive.

Stop letting your talent stay a secret. 

The gap between where you are and where you want to be is usually just a few moments of audacity.

What’s one thing you’ve been overthinking lately? 
Let’s commit to doing it this week.

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We are our own worst critics.

I spent years thinking I wasn't doing enough. 

I compared my "behind-the-scenes" to everyone else’s "highlight reel."

But here is the truth: 

While you’re worrying about your mistakes... 
Others are inspired by your progress.

While you’re doubting your worth... 
Others are studying your work ethic.

The "mess" you see in your head? 
To someone else, that looks like a masterclass in resilience.

If you’re stuck in a cycle of overthinking, here are 5 ways to get out of your head and back into the game:

1. Audit your evidence, not your emotions. 
- Your brain will tell you that you’re failing because you feel tired. 
- Feelings aren't facts. Look at your "Done" list for the week. 
- The data usually proves your anxiety wrong.

2. Focus on "B-" work to start. 
- Perfectionism is just procrastination in a suit. 
- Aim for "good enough" to get the momentum moving. 
- You can’t steer a parked car, but you can optimise a moving one.

3. Stop comparing your "Input" to their "Output." 
- You see the 4:00 AM struggles, the deleted drafts, and the coffee-stained notes. 
- You only see their polished final product. 
- It’s an unfair comparison.

4. Change your "Who." 
- Instead of asking "Who am I to do this?", ask "Who am I helping by doing this?" 
- Shifting the focus from your ego to your impact kills imposter syndrome instantly.

5. Embrace the "Spotlight Effect." 
- We think everyone is judging our mistakes. 
- Truth? Everyone is too busy worrying about their own mistakes to notice yours. 
- You have more freedom than you think.

The bottom line: 
While you’re wondering if you’re "good enough," someone else is looking at you for inspiration.

Don't let them down by quitting.

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A hard truth:

Regret = The price of comfort

You don't need more time.

You need more courage.

Most people don’t fail from trying. 
They fail from waiting too long.

Here’s how to build the courage to jump.
(Even when it’s scary):

1. Make the fear visible
↳ Write it down. Name it. You can’t fight what you won’t face.

2. Shrink the leap
↳ Break it into one bold step. You don’t need a plan, just a start.

3. Take action within 24 hours
↳ Delay kills momentum. Movement builds belief.

4. Surround yourself with risk-takers
↳ Bravery is contagious. So is settling.

5. Track your jumps
↳ Keep a “courage log.” Let your past bravery fuel the next one.

6. Rehearse your bold move
↳ Visualise the conversation. Confidence builds in repetition.

7. Limit input, increase output
↳ Too much advice leads to paralysis. Make a move then adjust.

8. Set a “no turning back” trigger
↳ Commit with a consequence.

9. Anchor to your future self
↳ Ask: “What would the future me thank me for doing today?”

10. Celebrate courage, not outcomes
↳ Reward the jump, not just the landing. That rewires your risk muscle.

Reminder:
Courage isn’t loud.
It’s quiet decisions made in uncomfortable moments,
that change your life.

You don’t need to be ready. 
You just need to go.

If you wait for certainty,
you’ll miss everything worth having.

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The way you speak to yourself in private sets the ceiling on your results.

Not motivation.
Not discipline.

But your internal narrative.

Your brain doesn’t argue with your self-talk.
It goes looking for proof that it's true.

Do this to rewire your mindset architecture:

1. Tune your filter (RAS)
- Your brain searches for evidence to proof what you already believe. Feed it better signals.

2. Swap “I can’t” for “How can I?”
- Statements close doors. Questions open search mode in your brain.

3. Add “yet”
- Most limits aren’t permanent. They’re unfinished.

4. Use identity-based language
- You act in line with who you think you are. Choose the identity that serves the outcome you want.

5. Audit your inner critic
- If you wouldn’t say it to a friend, it doesn’t belong in your head.

6. Use the observer technique
- Create distance from the thought. Regain objectivity and reduce the emotional spike.

7. Remove “should”
- Replace shame with agency. “Choose” is a different operating system.

8. Reframe anxiety as excitement
- Same body signal, but a different story. You get to decide the label.

9. Let confidence compound
- Small daily narrative shifts build self-trust over time. Track your proof.

10. Protect your mental environment
- Your inputs become your inner voice. Curate what you consume and who you listen to.

This isn’t self-help.
It’s mindset architecture.

Rewrite the script and the behaviour follows.

Which one do you need most right now?

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Your self-talk sets the ceiling for your growth 

"Service businesses are dead. Why invest in them?"

Three months ago, everyone said I was crazy.

Today, we're proving them wrong.

We launched Unusual Group in October with a clear mission: 

Build the ecosystem of support, founders need to scale-to-sale successfully. 

The industry has been struggling and it's no surprise. 

Traditional rollup groups and network agency models are broken.

So we built something different. 

An industry first membership model that gives founders and their teams the strength and resources of a business 10x their size. 

Support with;

- Strategy
- Operations 
- Sales & Marketing
- Productisation & IP
- Finance, Legal, HR & IT
- AI & Technology
- Exit Planning & Positioning 
- Optional Capital Investment 

After three months, here's how its going;

• 100+ applications received 
• 7 agency partners onboarded (5% acceptance rate) 
• Group valuation approaching £10m 
• 90 pieces of press coverage 
• £400k ARR 

An ecosystem that supports founders in ways the market has never seen.

This isn't about rolling up agencies or stripping identity.

It's about creating the infrastructure that lets great founders do what they do best, without the ceiling that comes with going it alone.

If you're running an agency and you've been watching from the sidelines, 
now's the time to get involved. 

Our next cohort goes live in February.

Apply via our waitlist: https://lnkd.in/exReKAKu

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You can’t change yesterday.

You can’t control tomorrow. But ...

But you can choose today.

Regret pulls us backward.
Worry pushes us forward.

Gratitude, however, anchors us:
 ↳ It allows us to see the good, even in struggle
 ↳ It shifts how we relate to the challenges we face

Gratitude doesn’t erase pain.
It doesn’t promise a perfect tomorrow.
It steadies us to face what comes.

Gratitude is more than a feeling.
It’s a practice.
A way of noticing.
A way of choosing.
A way of being.

Every “thank you” spoken softens the heart.
Every “thank you” remembered strengthens the spirit.
Every “thank you” shared transforms the day.

The past can’t be changed.
The future can’t be controlled.

But this moment…
this moment can be transformed.

What’s one thing you can feel grateful for today? Share below 👇

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People don't just quit jobs.

They quit environments that drain their soul.

Money and titles aren’t usually the issue.
It’s the workplace that wears people down.

Here are the silent mistakes that push great people out the door:

1/ Being Ignored
↳ Your ideas disappear into the void
↳ Decisions affecting you are made without you
↳ Feedback becomes a one-way street

2/ Toxic Environments
↳ Drama gets rewarded with attention
↳ Negativity spreads like wildfire
↳ Politics matter more than performance

3/ Going Unrecognized
↳ Great work gets taken for granted
↳ Praise only comes during reviews
↳ Others take credit for your efforts

4/ Micromanagement
↳ Every detail needs approval
↳ No freedom to innovate
↳ Constant looking over shoulders

5/ Stagnant Growth
↳ Same role, different year
↳ Learning opportunities vanish
↳ Career conversations go nowhere

6/ Favoritism & Politics
↳ Inner circles control opportunities
↳ Merit takes a backseat
↳ Connections trump competence

7/ Feeling Disposable
↳ Treated like a number
↳ Personal milestones ignored
↳ No investment in connection

The truth? These issues cost companies billions.
But the real cost is in lost talent and broken trust.

Leaders: Your people are watching.
They notice which of these you allow.

Fix these issues now, 
or watch your best people plan their exit in silence.

Which one needs your attention this week?

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People don't just quit jobs.

7 Quiet Moves That Grow Your Influence at Work

(And how to build respect without showing off)

Being influential isn’t about making noise. 
It’s about the quiet choices that help others recognise your value.

Here are 7 ways to grow influence quietly but powerfully:

1/ Be the Calm in Chaos
 ↳ People trust those who stay composed under pressure
 ↳ Your calm approach sets the tone and inspires confidence

2/ Do More Than You Promise
 ↳ Deliver results that exceed expectations, even in small tasks
 ↳ Consistency in action builds credibility over time

3/ Share Insights Thoughtfully
 ↳ Offer your expertise only when it adds real value
 ↳ Provide resources or suggestions that make colleagues’ lives easier

4/ Ask Questions That Matter
 ↳ Ask to understand, not just to respond
 ↳ Smart questions make people see you as engaged and insightful

5/ Recognise Others’ Wins
 ↳ Acknowledge contributions openly and sincerely
 ↳ Celebrating others quietly boosts your own influence naturally

6/ Listen Twice as Much
 ↳ Give others space to speak before you share your perspective
 ↳ Listening builds trust, shows respect, and strengthens relationships

7/ Reflect Before Acting
 ↳ Take a moment to think before responding to stress or conflict
 ↳ Thoughtful reactions demonstrate emotional intelligence and leadership
Influence isn’t loud; it’s consistent, thoughtful, and intentional.

Pick one move today and see how people respond differently to you.

Which one do you think will make the biggest difference in your work?

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Quiet Moves That Grow Your Influence at Work

Skills can be copied.

Your mindset and character cannot.

Titles can be taken.
Recognition can fade.

But your thinking is yours.
Your integrity is yours.
How you show up is yours.

The stronger these are, the more resilient you become.

Invest in yourself:
 ↳ Strengthen your mindset to stay clear and focused
 ↳ Align your actions with your values consistently
 ↳ Build habits that reflect your character and personality

These are things no one can steal, replace, or devalue.
They become your anchor when life feels uncertain.

What’s one part of yourself you’re investing in today? Share below 👇

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7 Habits that Earn Instant Respect 

Here’s the secret:

Respect isn’t something you demand; it’s earned through your actions.

The leaders people truly respect? 
They all follow these simple habits, every single time.

Here’s how you can earn respect every day:

1/ Show Up Prepared
 ↳ Not being prepared can waste others’ time and make you seem disengaged.
 ↳ Be prepared, understand the agenda, and be ready to contribute.

2/ Listen Without Interrupting
 ↳ Interrupting shows you aren’t valuing others’ input.
 ↳ Focus on active listening.

3/ Keep Your Promises
 ↳ Breaking promises erodes trust.
 ↳ Follow through on commitments.

4/ Admit Mistakes Quickly
 ↳ Avoiding responsibility damages your credibility.
 ↳ Own your mistakes without hesitation.

5/ Stay Calm Under Pressure
 ↳ Losing composure in tough situations can create chaos.
 ↳ Maintain calmness to inspire confidence.

6/ Be Humble, Even When You’re Right
 ↳ Arrogance in success pushes people away.
 ↳ Be gracious when you succeed.

7/ Stand Up for What’s Right
 ↳ Staying silent in the face of injustice breeds disrespect.
 ↳ Advocate for what’s right.

True respect?
 It’s not about seeking attention.
 It’s about consistently doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

What habit do you focus on to earn respect?

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Habits to Instantly Gain Respect In Any Room

Your most powerful skill isn’t on a resume.

It’s in how you show up every single day.

I’ve worked with hundreds of high performers.

The truth is simple:
- They didn’t work longer hours
- They weren’t inherently more talented
- They just thought differently

Your mindset drives your actions, and your results follow.

Here are 7 mindsets high performers live by 
(and small shifts that can change your life):

1/ Growth
 ↳ “I don’t have to be perfect, I just have to keep moving.”
 ↳ Stop fearing failure. Learn through action.

2/ Ownership
 ↳ “It’s on me, and I have the power to make it happen.”
 ↳ Don’t wait for permission, start making impact today.

3/ Initiative
 ↳ “I act, even when unsure.”
 ↳ Overthinking traps you. Move forward instead.

4/ Curiosity
 ↳ “Everyone has something to teach me.”
 ↳ Treat daily interactions as opportunities to learn.

5/ Resilience
 ↳ “This is tough, but I’ve handled worse.”
 ↳ See setbacks as part of growth, not proof of limits.

6/ Confidence
 ↳ “I’m not perfect, but I’m prepared.”
 ↳ Focus on essentials, remove friction, trust yourself.

7/ Mastering Balance
 ↳ “I protect my energy to perform at my best.”
 ↳ Low energy = poor decisions. High energy = smart moves.

Goals alone won’t get you there.
Shift your mindset, and the path opens.

When your thinking changes,
so do your boundaries.

Which of these mindsets could you start applying today?

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Mindset of High Performers

7 Habits That Boost Your Confidence Naturally

(And why small daily actions have the biggest impact)

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. 
It’s something you build, habit by habit, day by day.

True confidence comes from consistent routines, not one-off power moments. 
Small, intentional habits build self-assurance naturally.

Here are 7 habits to start building today:

1/ Morning Affirmations
 ↳ Begin your day with positive statements about yourself.
 ↳ Reinforces self-belief and sets a confident tone for the day.

2/ Posture Check
 ↳ How you carry yourself affects how you feel.
 ↳ Stand tall, shoulders back. Your body cues your mind to confidence.

3/ Daily Wins
 ↳ Celebrate small achievements every day.
 ↳ Tracking progress builds momentum and reinforces capability.

4/ Preparedness
 ↳ Confidence grows when you feel ready.
 ↳ Spend time preparing for meetings, presentations, or tough conversations.

5/ Learning and Growth
 ↳ Expanding your skills fuels self-assurance.
 ↳ Dedicate time each week to improve, read, or practice something new.

6/ Mindful Communication
 ↳ Speaking clearly and listening actively shows confidence.
 ↳ Pause before responding, make eye contact, and be concise.

7/ Self-Care Routine
 ↳ Taking care of your body and mind strengthens resilience.
 ↳ Exercise, rest, and reflection all support natural confidence.

Confidence isn’t built overnight. It grows with consistent, intentional actions. Pick one habit to focus on today and watch your confidence build.

Which habit will you start with? Share below 👇

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Habits That Boost Your Confidence Naturally

Think you can spot toxic people easily?

Some hide their true selves so well, you won’t notice.

Experience teaches the signs. 
Spot them early and protect your peace.

Here’s what to look out for and what to do instead.

1/ The Silent Destroyer
↳ Seems supportive at first
↳ Slowly erodes your confidence with ‘helpful’ jabs

2/ The Emotional Vampire
↳ Expert at guilt-tripping you
↳ Creates chaos, then swoops in to ‘fix’ it

3/ The Puppet Master
↳ Studies your weaknesses closely
↳ Uses your secrets as weapons later

4/ The Professional Victim
↳ Always someone else’s fault
↳ Twists the story if you call them out

5/ The Covert Aggressor
↳ All charm in public spaces
↳ Quietly cruel when no one’s watching

6/ The Chronic Critic
↳ Masks insults as ‘honesty’
↳ Picks at your flaws to feel powerful

7/ The Boundary Breaker
↳ Ignores your limits repeatedly
↳ Tests how much you’ll tolerate

Toxic people rarely change. 
Your boundaries must.

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Types of People Who Will Ruin Your Life

7 Toxic Work Characters

(you need to look out for)

Even good workdays can be ruined by difficult people. 
Noticing bad habits early helps keep the workplace positive and productive.

Here are seven common toxic work characters, 
and how to deal with them:

1. The Credit Stealer
↳Takes credit for team efforts, leaving others feeling undervalued.

2. The Gossip
↳ Spreads rumours, feeds negativity, and sows mistrust.

3. The Chronic Complainer
↳Always focuses on what’s wrong but never offers solutions, draining morale.

4. The Micromanager
↳Controls every little detail, stifling autonomy and creativity.

5. The Blamer
↳Dodges responsibility and looks for others to blame when things go wrong.

6. The Gatekeeper
↳ Hoards information or resources, making collaboration harder than it should be.

7. The Boundary Breaker
↳ Ignores work-life balance and expects others to do the same, pushing people towards
burnout.

Toxic characters don’t just hurt morale.
They damage productivity and push good people out the door.
Recognising and addressing them is vital for a thriving, healthy workplace.

What would you add to this list? Share your thoughts below.

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Toxic Work Characters

7 Ways You Know You Can't Trust Someone

(Spot the red flags)

Trust shapes how we connect with others. 
Break it once and it’s never the same. 
The warning signs come early.

If someone shows the following 7 behaviours, it's a sign to stay cautious:

1/ They constantly lie, even about small things
↳ If they can’t be truthful about minor details, how can you trust them with important ones?
↳ Consistent lying is a major red flag.

2/ They avoid taking responsibility
↳ People who always shift blame show a lack of accountability.
↳ Trust requires ownership. Without it, relationships crumble.

3/ They gossip about others
↳ If they share others’ secrets, they’ll likely share yours too.
↳ A gossip rarely respects boundaries, so be cautious.

4/ Their actions don’t match their words
↳ Promises mean nothing when behaviour doesn’t align.
↳ Trust actions, not words. Consistency is key.

5/ They’re overly secretive
↳ Hiding details or withholding information raises suspicion.
↳ Transparency builds trust. Secrecy does the opposite.

6/ They exaggerate or embellish
↳ Overly dramatic stories often hide the truth.
↳ Look for honesty. Embellishment signals unreliability.

7/ They dismiss your feelings or concerns
↳ Ignoring your emotions shows they don’t value your perspective.
↳ Mutual respect is essential. Don’t trust those who belittle you.

Actions speak louder than words.
If someone’s behaviour consistently contradicts their promises, trust is at risk.

What would you add?

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Ways You Know You Can't Trust Someone

7 Reasons ‘Nice’ People Don’t Get Promoted

(And How to Fix It)

You’re not stuck because you’re kind.
You’re stuck because the world thinks kindness is weakness.

You give. 
You care. 
You lead with integrity.
And somehow, everyone else seems to get the spotlight.

Here’s how ‘nice’ habits quietly block your progress. And how to break the cycle:

1/ Too Accommodating
↳ You say yes to everything so no one’s disappointed
↳ Start saying no to things that don’t matter
↳ Protect your time. Your best work depends on it

2/ Avoiding Difficult Conversations
↳ You keep quiet to keep the peace
↳ Speak up early, be direct but kind
↳ Small honest chats now save big headaches later

3/ Undervaluing Your Work
↳ You hope people notice how hard you work
↳ Track what you achieve and tell the right people
↳ No one can champion you if they don’t know your wins

4/ Not Asking for What You Want
↳ You assume your boss knows you want more
↳ Say it out loud. Ask for the next step
↳ No one’s a mind reader. Take charge of your path

5/ Putting Everyone Else First
↳ You drop everything for everyone
↳ Help where it matters. But protect your own goals too
↳ You can’t grow if you’re busy fixing everyone else’s problems

6/ Staying in Your Comfort Zone
↳ You stick to what you know to avoid failing
↳ Take on bigger, visible projects even if it feels risky
↳ Growth happens outside the safe zone

7/ Holding Back to Be Liked
↳ You stay quiet so no one thinks you’re pushy
↳ Speak up. Your ideas deserve air time
↳ Being liked is good. But being respected moves you forward

Holding back helps no one.
Kindness becomes unstoppable when it has boundaries.
Claim your space, it’s yours.

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Reasons ‘Nice’ People Don’t Get Promoted

7 Alternatives To Saying 'I Can't':

(and how to sound more positive)

Saying “I can’t” too much can make people think you don’t want to help.
It’s okay to say no, but there’s a better way to say it.

Here’s how to do it well:

1/ Instead of “I can’t come”
 → Say: “I can come after [time]. Is that okay?”
 This shows when you are free.

2/ Instead of “I can’t help with that”
 → Say: “This person can help you better than me.”
 This gives them another option.

3/ Instead of “I can’t do more work”
 → Say: “I have a lot now. Let’s check what is most important.”
 This shows you care about doing things right.

4/ Instead of “I can’t meet that deadline”
 → Say: “I need until [date] to do this well. Is that alright?”
 This asks for time to do a good job.

5/ Instead of “I can’t answer that”
 → Say: “I’ll find out and tell you soon.”
 This shows you will get the answer.

6/ Instead of “I can’t decide this”
 → Say: “I want to check with [name/team] first. I’ll update you soon.”
 This shows you want to be sure before deciding.

7/ Instead of “I can’t do this now”
 → Say: “Let me finish [task] first, then I’ll do this next.”
 This shows when you can help.

Better words build better trust.
Say “I can’t” less, show what you can do more.

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Alternatives To Saying “I Can't”

7 Ways to Think Clearly When Work Feels Overwhelming

(And how to cut through the noise)

When work piles up, it’s easy to feel scattered, stressed, and stuck.

But the truth is: clear thinking isn’t about working harder.
It’s about creating space, focus, and perspective.

Here are 7 ways to regain clarity, even on your busiest days:

1/ Pause and Breathe
↳ Stop, take a few deep breaths, and reset your mind.
↳ Short pauses reduce stress and help you think more clearly.

2/ Prioritise One Task
↳ Focus on what matters most instead of tackling everything at once.
↳ Completing a single high-impact task creates momentum.

3/ Break Tasks Into Steps
↳ Large projects can feel overwhelming when viewed as a whole.
↳ Divide them into small, manageable actions to regain control.

4/ Remove Distractions
↳ Notifications, open tabs, and background noise scatter your attention.
↳ Turn off distractions and create a focused workspace.

5/ Write It Down
↳ Putting tasks, worries, or ideas on paper clears mental clutter.
↳ Seeing them visually helps prioritise and organise next steps.

6/ Move Your Body
↳ Short walks, stretches, or even standing up resets your energy.
↳ Physical movement improves focus and cognitive function.

7/ Reflect and Reassess
↳ Take a moment to evaluate progress and next priorities.
↳ Adjust your plan rather than pushing blindly through.

When overwhelm hits, small intentional actions can restore clarity and control.

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Think Clearly When Work Feels Overwhelming

7 Signs You’re Ready for a Career Change

(Even if it feels terrifying)

You’re not stuck because you lack skill.
You’re stuck because your job no longer stretches you.

You show up.
You do the work.

But your potential feels wasted, and it’s wearing you down.

Here’s how to tell when it’s time to move on, and what to do next:

1/ Your work has lost its meaning
↳ You feel no spark. The excitement is gone, and it feels like a chore.
↳ Take time to reflect on what would feel meaningful again.

2/ You’ve outgrown your role
↳ You’re good at what you do, maybe too good, but there’s nowhere left to grow.
↳ Start mapping out what skills or challenges excite you next.

3/ You know you’re wasting your potential
↳ Deep down, you know you could be doing bigger, braver things, but you’re stuck playing small.
↳ Get honest: what’s holding you back from taking the leap?

4/ Sunday night dread is your new routine
↳ You spend Sunday worrying instead of resting, feeling the week already weighing on you.
↳ Listen to that dread, it’s telling you something needs to change.

5/ You just don’t care anymore
↳ You go through the motions, but you’re disengaged, your heart’s no longer in it.
↳ Indifference is a quiet signal that you’re done growing there.

6/ You’re always daydreaming about something else
↳ You catch yourself imagining a different job, business, or career far too often.
↳ Those dreams are worth exploring. They might be your next reality.

7/ You don’t feel seen or valued
↳ You do good work, but no one notices, or worse, they take it for granted.
↳ Stop waiting for recognition that will never come. Seek a place that appreciates you.

Don’t shrink your dreams to fit a role that’s too small for you.
You owe yourself a career that lights you up and pushes you to grow.

What sign on this list hits closest to home for you right now?

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Signs you're ready for a career change

7 Habits That Shatter Your Professional Composure

(And How High Performers Stay Unshakeable)

Feel confident at work?
Hidden habits often steal trust and make you look unsure.

1/ The Preparation Gap
↳ You show up under-prepped.
↳ It reads as “unsure,” even if you’re not.

2/ The Digital Chain
↳ Checking your phone mid-convo?
↳ It signals disinterest, not multitasking.

3/ The Time Squeeze
↳ You’re always rushing.
↳ You arrive flustered, scattered, out of breath.

4/ The Energy Drain
↳ Skipping meals, over-caffeinating, and under-sleeping?
↳ It shows in how you speak, move, and react.

5/ The Reaction Loop
↳ Responding too fast?
↳ Your emotions start speaking before your brain does.

6/ The Status Anxiety
↳ Over-explaining. Seeking validation.
↳ It chips away at authority.

7/ The Boundary Collapse
↳ Saying yes to everything.
↳ Solving everyone else’s chaos.

Top performers know:
Professional presence isn't about perfection.
It's about maintaining clarity under pressure.

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Habits That Shatter Your Professional Composure

People may question your reliability

(and you won’t even realise why)

What you do matters more than what you say.
Even little habits can make people quietly doubt you.
The good news?
 Spotting them is the first step to rebuilding trust.


Here are 7 behaviours to watch for and how to address them:

1/ Overpromising
↳ Saying yes to everything sets unrealistic expectations
↳ Focus on what you can genuinely deliver and communicate clearly

2/ Being Inconsistent
↳ Changing opinions or decisions frequently confuses people
↳ Be consistent in your words and follow through on commitments

3/ Avoiding Responsibility
↳ Blaming others or deflecting accountability erodes trust
↳ Own your decisions and mistakes openly

4/ Lack of Preparation
↳ Showing up unprepared signals low effort or care
↳ Take time to research and plan before meetings or presentations

5/ Interrupting or Talking Over Others
↳ Dominating conversations undermines collaboration
↳ Listen actively and let others finish before responding

6/ Being Negative or Complaining Constantly
↳ Constant criticism or pessimism drains confidence in you
↳ Focus on solutions and maintain a constructive tone

7/ Ignoring Feedback
↳ Refusing to learn or adapt makes you appear rigid
↳ Seek input and show that you act on suggestions

Small shifts in behaviour can rebuild credibility and influence.

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Behaviours That Make People Doubt You

7 Signs You’re “Rested” but Drained

(Most people think feeling rested means full energy).

But sometimes your mind and body are “rested” on the surface while still running on empty.

Here’s how to spot the hidden fatigue your body is trying to tell you:

1/ Foggy Thinking
↳ You slept well but struggle to focus.
↳ Take 5-minute breaks away from screens.
↳ Try a short brain dump each morning.

2/ Low Motivation
↳ Tasks feel heavier than usual.
↳ Break them into micro-goals.
↳ Celebrate small wins to restore drive.

3/ Irritability
↳ Minor frustrations feel major.
↳ Pause before reacting.
↳ Practice one mindful breathing exercise daily.

4/ Lack of Creativity
↳ Ideas don’t flow despite feeling “rested.”
↳ Take tech-free walks or explore art and music.

5/ Social Withdrawal
↳ Even casual chats feel exhausting.
↳ Schedule alone time to recharge your social battery.

6/ Physical Tension
↳ Your body still feels stiff or sore.
↳ Add gentle stretching or light movement into your day.

7/ Emotional Numbness
↳ Feeling “okay” but emotionally flat.
↳ Write down your feelings or talk to a trusted friend.

Rest is more than sleep. 
It’s deep, multi-layered recovery.

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Signs You’re ‘Rested’ but Drained

If overwhelm is now the norm rather than the exception,

the real question becomes this:

How do we support people in the daily behaviours that actually build resilience?

Overwhelm isn’t just rising. It’s reshaping how people function, lead, and show up in their lives.

In my previous post, I spoke about the growing crisis of overwhelm leaders and teams are facing across every sector.

Clinically, and through conversations with practitioners, coaches, educators, and workplace leaders, one pattern is becoming impossible to ignore:

People don’t just need more insight or advice.

They need support for the daily behaviours that strengthen resilience and protect wellbeing and performance over time.

This is where many traditional support systems fall short.

Most wellbeing infrastructure still relies on episodic support such as appointments, sessions, check-ins, workshops, or one-off interventions.

But the real challenge isn’t what happens during those moments.

It’s what happens between them.

In the thousands of small, daily decisions where stress builds, habits slip, and overwhelm quietly takes hold.

This “between-session gap” is where people lose traction, even when they genuinely want to improve.

It’s also where early recovery, emotional stability, and long-term resilience are shaped.

This gap is what my co-founders and I set out to address.


🌱 Introducing PrescribeLife.AI

A platform designed to strengthen resilience through small, consistent, daily behavioural steps, supported over time rather than in isolated moments.

Our goal is simple:

To help people recover better, regulate more effectively, and sustain healthier patterns without requiring more effort than they can give under pressure.

PrescribeLife.AI helps individuals to:

 - Build core resilience habits gradually
 - Improve stress recovery
 - Strengthen emotional self-regulation
 - Recognise patterns that impact wellbeing
 - Stay connected and supported in daily life

Because behavioural change rarely happens in isolation, the platform integrates with practitioners already working on the front lines of human development, including coaches who consistently see where clients struggle most.

PrescribeLife.AI enhances the work they’re already doing without adding to their workload.

We’re now opening early access for practitioners and coaches interested in a continuous, evidence-aligned approach to wellbeing and behavioural support.

If this aligns with how you support clients and teams, the link is in the comments.

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In the past few months, one sentence has echoed across clinics, boardrooms, and classrooms:

"I’m overwhelmed… and I don’t know how much longer I can sustain this."

It’s coming from CEOs, physicians, educators, founders, managers, and high-performing teams who usually thrive under pressure.

People who once felt steady are now experiencing:

- Emotional exhaustion
- Cognitive overload
- Disrupted sleep
- Difficulty focusing
- Increased reactivity
- A constant sense of being “on edge”

This isn’t isolated to one industry. It’s happening everywhere. And it’s not a personal failing. It’s the physiological impact of sustained pressure without enough recovery.

Recent research across organisational psychology and behavioural science highlights the same trends:

- AI-driven acceleration is increasing cognitive load
- Restructuring and uncertainty are elevating emotional stress
- Workloads are outpacing the capacity for adaptation
- Leaders are absorbing the emotional strain of entire teams

We are entering 2026 in a state of collective overwhelm.

Here’s what every leader and advisor needs to understand:

The leadership traits that mattered 10 years ago are not the traits we need now. The most important trait for the next decade is resilience, not as “pushing through” or “mental toughness”, but as a trained skill of self-regulation:
- Calming the nervous system under pressure
- Recovering quickly from stress
- Maintaining clarity in uncertainty
- Managing emotional activation
- Making decisions without reactivity
- Modelling stability for teams

This shift is reshaping how organisations think about leadership, performance, and the supports people need to stay healthy and effective.

In my next post, I’ll share what this means for the future of resilience support and why this moment calls for a new approach.

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