Data Is an Ingredient Not the Meal: 5 Key Things to Think About to Begin Turning Data Into Information
Unless you have been shut off from the outside world in recent times you are probably aware that big data is one
On Being an Expatriate: The Durian Metaphor
I attended my first durian party last night. For those less familiar with South East Asia’s ‘King of Fruits’, durian has a distinctive taste and smell (I am putting it mildly).
In Defense of the Scientific Method
I recently listened to a podcast interview with Dr Adam Gazzaley, a neuroscientist and Director of the Gazzaley Lab at UC San
Setting a Higher Bar for Executive Coaches
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of attending a training session with Asian Games gold medallist judoka Tatsuaki Egusa.
Are You Up For the Over 40 Challenge?
I'm passionate about men's health (mental, spiritual, physical) and constant improvement. In our 40's we must create the time to improve ourselves.
Lessons in Life and Business from the SEA Games
In an age of over commercialisation of nearly everything, the SEA Games for me captures the greatness of sport of a bygone era where the playing field was more even.
The Quantified-Self Movement
Quantification of self is certainly not for everybody. I know people that are uncomfortable with the idea. However, for both maximising productivity as well as health, I think there is little downside. This is something that has become a core part of my coaching approach.
The Cross Over Benefits of Willpower
The photo above was taken 18 years ago moments before I took the stage in a regional bodybuilding competition in New Zealand.
Tips to Spot A Myth
Well there it is: another year down and another year to look forward to. This brings to an end this series on
The Myth That Criterion Related Validity Is a Simple Correlation Between Test Score and Work Outcome
This is a myth that can be discussed with relative simplicity: Criterion validity is far more than the simple correlations that are