“Only 7 years ago I was suffering from severe stress and anxiety – I now help leaders create stressless, positive, and safe cultures where everyone can thrive and succeed”

Best-selling author and Global Executive Coach, Sarah Farmer, Founder of EMR Consulting was recently named as one of the top 10 Coaches to follow for game-changing success in 2023, but up until only 7 years ago she was suffering from severe stress and anxiety. Here, she shares her story and advice for stress awareness month.

British SME decision-makers disagree on role of education

A new report, Education for a World of Opportunity, shows that British employers are divided on whether the role of education is to create efficient workers for the future (32%) or to develop children into well-rounded human beings (68%).

London entrepreneur joins Saudi Arabian company for cybersecurity project

Ioannis Antypas, a London tech entrepreneur, and expert in cybersecurity, has announced a new connection with a Saudi Arabian company.

Baltic Ventures accelerator opens to applications from ambitious tech founders

Applications for a new northern-based accelerator, Baltic Ventures, have officially opened for early-stage tech companies to apply for their first programme, ‘Accelerator 2023’. Each successful applicant will receive equity backing and access to unrivalled expert mentoring.

Technology gives retail & consumer sector the ‘kiss of life’

Jobs in the retail and consumer space increased by +16% in Q1 of this year, and the number of vacancies in the past 12 months topped anything we saw pre-pandemic in 2019 by +59%.

Younger generations will be most impacted by the return to office battle

Responding to statistics from TravelPerk, which revealed that 58% of employees believe in-person meetings are important, global workplace creation company, Unispace, has warned that the younger generation will be impacted if the ‘return to the office’ battle between staff and employers is not resolved soon.

UK’s mobile-first click & collect locker launches following B&Q trial

Clix Technology, a UK-based startup combining mobile-first technology with customisable smart locker design for retail, is launching a new product – the Clix Smart Locker – having trialled it in B&Q Cardiff since July 2022.

Are your business and personal brands prepared for AI?

The online competition for attention and engagement has never been more intense. And the rapid rise of AI is exponentially increasing the tension, bringing things to a game-changing level. To stand out from the crowd and compete, leaders need to get their personal and business brands AI-ready.

Why the waste management and recycling industry needs to embrace digital transformation

Digital transformation might feel like an expensive step into the unknown, but moving to digital ways of working is critical for almost all companies who want to maintain or grow their revenue and market share.

From burnout to balance: tips for supporting stressed managers

The world has changed, whether we like it or not – and it’s time for businesses to change with it. But at least one old adage remains true: “People join a company, and they leave a boss”.

Climate tech startup raises €2 million in extended Series A round

Berlin-based Swobbee, a provider of rental batteries and battery swapping stations for urban mobility, has raised another €2 million in an extended Series A round.

Big tech earnings: tech surprisingly robust – here’s why

The Big Tech titans are reporting earnings this week and the sector remains “surprisingly robust” for three key reasons, affirms the CEO of a large independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisation.

92% prioritise learning & development: the great upskill has arrived

New research by imc reports that 92% of employees consider training a deal breaker if choosing between two potential employers, amid a growing trend of employees expecting employers to offer better opportunities for learning and development.

Award-winning European companies announce partnership

Slovenian item finder brand Chipolo and Dutch wallet maker Secrid announce a partnership, with the aim to keep everyone’s pocket-sized essentials safe, protected, and always easy to find.

How falling in love with your product can lead to its demise

As a ‘serial entrepreneur’ with four successful exits under my belt, I’ve learned that one of the most important lessons for any founder is to never fall in love with your product, for love is blind. It may sound counterproductive at first, but hear me out.

5 ways to build sustainability into your existing IT strategy

This year, World Earth Day is challenging organisations and consumers alike to make more sustainable choices and ‘Invest in Our Planet’. Daniel Creasey, Marketing Manager, Panasonic TOUGHBOOK UK reports.

Skarper secures additional £4m in funding for ieBike technology

Skarper, the London-based start-up backed by Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy, has secured an additional £4 million in funding. This is the second funding round in less than 12 months for the business, bringing the total amount invested to £8 million, supporting the acceleration and scaling of Skarper’s route to market.

60% of UK business owners anticipate increased use of AI over next 12 months

The release of ChatGPT in November 2022 heralded a new dawn in the next big technology race – with several tech giants including Microsoft, Google and Meta involved in bettering and integrating AI to existing products.

Sustainable marketplace Canopey.com gets backing of leading chief execs 

Canopey, an online marketplace for environmentally sustainable and eco-conscious brands, has secured investment from two leading technology executives.

 

Feeling the signs of stress? How you breathe matters

There are plenty of new hacks, apps, or trends claiming to be the solution to personal or professional challenges, but what if we possess the power to change how we feel? Finally, modern science is catching up with ancient yoga breathing practices and realising that how we breathe matters. As a certified breath coach, I help people use their breath to their advantage to manage stress and anxiety and find calm and clarity by changing how they breathe.