Personal development

Based on Dr Kem Thompson's personal philosophy, medical training and experiences as a life coach, Inspirational Blueprints for Personal Success for Women gives you 30 days to change the way you think and become the success you deserve.

Monday 18 January is officially designated as the gloomiest date in the calendar by Cliff Arnall, psychologist and former tutor at Cardiff University. It’s based on a mathematical formula that takes into account a number of "depressing" factors, including weather, debt, time since Christmas and failing New Year's Resolutions. Dr William Holden, author of the guide, a self development book offers six easy steps to overcoming the barriers stopping you from realising your dreams.

Anne Coates reviews a book which could have an amazing impact on your life: The Winner's Bible by Dr Kerry Spackman.

Make your resolutions for 2010 work for you with Anne Coates' 12 top tips in the form of an acrostic poem.

Rasheed Ogunlaru outlines his ten-point plan for reducing stress  – whether manager at a multi-national who rarely sees the daylight or a mother at home who barely gets to sleep.

Vote for Britain's Next Top Coach and get some free advice into the bargain!

Simple steps like watching less TV, dropping negative friendships, taking lunch breaks at work, and exercising/eating well can transform your life overnight this spring. says a top life coach, Rasheed Ogunlaru

Millions of us will make New Year's resolutions – only to break them within weeks. But by setting holistic, specific goals for your self, your health and your wealth, you can put yourself on track for success and happiness for life, says leading UK life coach Rasheed Ogunlaru.

Answers to  Santa's calculations in the maths challenge from learndirect.

Give your brain a work out and check that your maths is up to scratch with this seasonal quiz from learndirect.

Whether you are a member of the PTA or have to give presentations for work or some other committee, the chances are you worry that you might not be heard. Anne Coates went along to a Speaking With Authenticity course - and found her voice!

Life coach Rasheed Ogunlaru gives his top tips for surviving - and enjoying! - the festive season.

You don’t have own your own business or indeed be in business to benefit from this inspiring and practical two-hour workshop by top life and business coach Rasheed Ogunlaru, writes Anne Coates.

Mind Mapping and Speed Reading courses to get you ahead of the field, from the master of creative energy, Tony Buzan.

This month the Olympics will capture our imagination as we marvel at human excellence. Here top life and business coach to stars and entrepreneurs, Rasheed Ogunlaru, shares his Ten Top Tips on what you can learn from them to excel and become a “champion” in your life.

With an uncertain economy and worries about family bills and expenditure, it's even more impportant to be clear, focused, motivated and effective to avoid unnecessary stress, says Rasheed Ogunlaru, PWT's expert on life coaching.

Whether you’re keen to progress in your career, improve your work/life balance, or find greater happiness in yourself and relationships, Rasheed Ogunlaru's tips will help you reduce stress and be more effective in all areas of your life - and these tips are great for teenagers studying for exams!