Episode Lands Monday 23rd Feb from 8am.

What hasn’t changed?

Over time, projects evolve. Language sharpens. Confidence grows. But underneath all of it, certain questions remain constant. The work of thinking carefully. The tension between perfection and progress. The discipline of building deliberately rather than reacting quickly.

This episode isn’t a celebration. It’s a reflection.

On why I still do this.

Due to a rather hectic weekend and week, there's no TABT this week, but it will of course return next Tuesday (24th).

The mysteries of the Unexplained are back in our series within a series, as host Darren Smithson is joined by regular guest Steve Lowe to discuss the power and awe of the Pyramids of the world, considering why were they build, how were they built, and does Pyramid Power truly exist!

Join in the discussion below and tell us your theories!

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Make a list of every word you use on a consistent basis to describe when you're feeling negative emotions. Then make a list of all the words you use to describe, on a consistent basis, words for when you're in a positive mode. Go on, do it now before you read any further. Two things should be apparent. One, we have a great many more negative emotion words than positive ones. And two, our negative words are much more strongly expressive than our positive ones. So now, take the negative words and look for weaker alternatives. Instead of "enraged" you could choose to say "annoyed" for example. Now, take all your positive words and strengthen them up. Instead of "Fine" you could say "I'm fantastic thank you!" Trust me, after a while, you will feel your mood generally improve.

In this episode of ThinkWORKS, Darren explores Chapter 9 of You 2.0: Build Yourself Better — Labelling the Point — and why the words we use matter far more than we realise.

From internal self-talk to leadership communication, Darren examines how language quietly programmes behaviour, shapes culture, and influences decision-making. The episode looks at how careless labels create resistance and misunderstanding, while intentional language can build clarity, trust, and momentum — in both personal and professional life.

A reflective and practical exploration of why changing your words can be the first step to changing outcomes.

Buy my book 'You 2.0: Build Yourself Better' from Amazon in both Kindle & Paperback versions. A PDF version for other e-readers will soon by available from this site.

Comment in the box below with your ideas!

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Take ten minutes today to audit congruence.

1. List the values, products, services, or behaviours you publicly promote at work or in your business.

2. Now look at your actual daily behaviour — at home, online, and in how you spend your money.

3. Ask yourself honestly:

Episode lands 8am Monday 2nd February.

You don’t lose credibility because people disagree with you.

 You lose it when you don’t use what you promote.

In this week’s ThinkWORKS podcast, I unpack why walking the talk isn’t a cliché — it’s the foundation of trust, identity, and leadership.

If your actions don’t match your message, people feel it.

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Take a look at some deeply held beliefs about your company or division, team or small business. Assess how long those beliefs have been in situ and then ask the question: do these beliefs empower me and/or my employees or team with the belief that they can get the job done, or do they restrict the process? If the latter, plan to replace those beliefs as soon as possible.

You can also ask this question in your personal life. What beliefs that I have lived by no longer serve me? Remember, the same level of thinking that got anyone anywhere will not be enough to continue to make progress.

Episode lands from 8am Monday 26th January.

Most people don’t fail because they lack motivation — they fail because they’re waiting to feel ready.

In this week's episode of ThinkWORKS, I introduce the idea of the Actionaut: someone who treats action as exploration, not urgency. We explore why small, deliberate action improves wellbeing, restores agency, and creates clarity — even before results show up.

If you’ve been stuck between thinking and doing, this one’s for you.

Comment below on the exercise in the episode!