THE GOOD BUSINESS CHARTER
The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
04.03.2026.
In a world where customers and employees care more than ever about how companies behave, being part of the Good Business Charter (GBC) sends a powerful message: we’re serious about doing business the right way. Here at Make Me A Plan, we are now part of this charter,...
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WHY ‘YOU’VE CHANGED’ IS THE BEST COMPLIMENT YOU CAN RECEIVE
The Being Yourself Series, from Make Me A Plan's Performance Planner, Gemma Mullinger
02.03.2026.
At some point in your life, you’ve probably heard it…
‘You’ve changed’!
How did it make you feel? As though you had disappointed the person who said it? Worried you’d lose their love or friendship? Desperate to explain or justify...
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ON WOMEN'S WORK
The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
26.02.2026.
This Philosopher-in-Residence has now been musing fortnightly, on Thursdays, for a grand total of 150 editions. So for this landmark blog, a flagship subject and one of our passion projects, Make Me A Planel, is what we are showcasing.
What is Make Me A Planel and...
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FROM PANIC TO PROPORTION
The Make Me A Guest Blogger Series, with Adam Pearson from Newquay Hypnotherapy
20.02.2026.
I've noticed something about my own mind recently.
Circumstances have required me to deal with a few things that I should have dealt with a while ago. It's been uncomfortable, but also illuminating, because as I've faced them I've seen very clearly what...
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PREPARING FOR RETIREMENT
The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
18.02.2026.
Did you know that there is no word for retirement in Japanese? People are just seen as moving on to the adventure. Maybe that’s why people in Japan have a longer life – they always feel like they have a purpose. But here in the UK retirement is a major life...
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GROWING TOGETHER
The Being Yourself Series, from Make Me A Plan's Performance Planner, Gemma Mullinger
16.02.2026.
Personal growth – it’s all in the name. But what happens when you are in a relationship? Does personal growth have to suffer due to lack of time, and considering the needs of another person? Or could we actually supercharge our self-development with the help of...
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ON PLANNING
The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
12.02.2026.
Sometimes, less is more. This Philosopher-in-Residence, as is the wont of we philosophers, often sets out a comprehensive treatise of top tips for getting what you want, or improving what you’ve got.
Today, I’m going to make it super simple.
Is there...
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SUPPORTING YOUR COLLEAGUES WITH LONG-TERM AND CHRONIC ILLNESS
The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
04.02.2026.
Hi there, fans of plans! World Cancer Day on 4th February is an important reminder that serious and long-term health conditions affect millions of people across the UK workforce.
While cancer is often at the forefront of conversations, many employees also live with other...
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ON FEBRUARY
The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
29.01.2026.
February is the new January. What’s the point of being a philosopher if you can’t have a bit of creative license eh? So, this Philosopher-in-Residence is here to let you know that if any New Year’s Resolutions that have fallen by the wayside, good...
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RETAINING TALENT IN A TIME OF FLUX
The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
21.01.2026.
The start of a new year has a funny way of making people reflect, especially on their careers. In the UK, January and February are consistently some of the busiest months for job searching, and it’s not hard to see why.After the festive break, many employees return to...
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