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🚀 2nd February is National Wear Red Day, where people across the country don the colour red to raise awareness and spread knowledge about heart disease and stroke, particularly in women. Today, Brierie Bee and I will be sporting red t shirts 🔴 and donating 💷 today to show our support and make a positive impact to the charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Donate - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (chss.org.uk) According to the British Heart Foundation 🕒Every 3 minutes someone dies from a heart or circulatory disease. 💝7.6million people are living with heart and circulatory diseases. 👀I encourage everyone to investigate into their own provisions for critical illness cover. 💡What is Critical Illness? Critical illness cover gives you financial protection against certain illnesses and conditions including cancer, heart attack, stroke and medical conditions of a specific severity. The cover provides a tax free lump sum cash payment which can be used to help you and your family. For example, it could help you pay off your mortgage, pay for treatment to help you recover or pay your household bills. ❌A common misconception is insurers don’t pay out on claims. ✅The Association of British Insurers (ABI) published critical illness claims on 30th May 2023 for 2022, they are: 🆕New claims paid = 19,218 ☝️Percentage new claims paid = 91.6% 😳Total value for all claims paid = £1.274 billion 💷Average value of claim paid = £66,296 👩 👨 The average age of the person insured that filed a critical illness claim is 49 🗣️If you don’t have critical illness cover or have a policy but don’t know what its covered, take control and to seek help by speaking to a qualified financial planner. 🐝 __________________________________ 🐝 Hi, I’m Martin. I’m a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Wealth Manager based in Renfrewshire, and I help people with their financial planning, including: 🐝 Lifestyle Financial Planning/Cash-Flow Modelling 🐝 Investment Planning 🐝 Pensions & Retirement Planning 🐝 Life Insurance Critical Illness Insurance & Income Protection Please remember the 3 rules of wealth: 1.     Spend less than you earn 2.     Invest wisely 3.     Be patient For an initial chat, call me on 01505 690 473 or email info@brieriefp.co.uk. Brierie Financial Planning hashtag #wearredday hashtag #protection hashtag #chss 🐝 Activate to view larger image,

In 2015 I undertook an adventure to raise money for wounded veterans so they could travel to the USA on the back of Harley Davidson motorbikes, a subject close to my heart The challenge was to ride a motorcyle from John O’Groats to Lands-End using trails and staying off the tarmac as much as possible. I was surprised to learn some valuable management lessons as the enormity of the challenge finally dawned. Lessons are fundamental for the success of any high performing team. Lesson 1: Be vulnerable, you will question more, listen harder and welcome support. Lesson 2: Be resilient, and accept failure as an opportunity for growth. Lesson 3: Celebrate successes, it motivates team performance and in my case, I certainly needed a team to drag me and my bike out of rivers when I inevitably fell off. Lesson 4: Create a plan which achieves your goal, measure your risk and create strategies to mitigate this. Lesson 5: Optimise value rather than reduce cost. In my case having a decent bike which would complete the task was critical to the success of the plan. Lesson 6: Keep focus on your mission and purpose and remind the team. When the going gets tough, they will be pushing through alongside you. Lesson 7: Take time out with the team. The end-of-day beers in pubs up and down the country were moments to nurse bruised limbs, connect, unwind and reflect on the day's achievements. Lesson eight: Invest in quality tools of the trade. In our case, shortcuts in maintaining the bikes could have resulted in failure to complete the task, or in serious injury. Here’s a short film about that journey. https://lnkd.in/ebVJHXhr #leadershipjourney #teamworksuccess #highperformingteams #adventure #veterans #goingtheextramile #motorcylingadventure #leadbyexample #bebrave #bevulnerable

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Did you know you can track all of Paul Johnson’s data at the link below including cities traveled through? What can we say... we love data! Are any of our Franchise friends are following this run? Let us know in the comments! Team Red, White & Blue #Transcontinental #teamrwb #supporteachother

This is a topic that needs far more attention. ‘Overhead’ is vital for nonprofits, as it funds the infrastructure needed for effective operation and sustainable impact. It’s time we redefine overhead for what it truly is, an investment in infrastructure that helps nonprofits manage resources, measure outcomes, and amplify their mission, leading to the delivery of greater good for the communities they serve. This expectation of little or no investment in the people and tools that make our communities a better place is both irrational and irresponsible. #nonprofitleaders #philanthropy #nonprofits

I’d like to share some critical resources from the International Ranger Federation https://lnkd.in/g-ppaGik One key document is The State of the Ranger report, which provides the first global baseline on the current status of the ranger profession. This report is an invaluable resource for both national and international policy development, aimed at improving working conditions and professionalizing the ranger workforce. You can access the most recent version of the report via this link: https://lnkd.in/gYQgK3Si #rangerprofession #stateoftheranger #conservationleadership #wildlifeprotection #rangersupport #globalconservation #policydevelopment #rangerworkforce #internationalrangers #conservationefforts #professionaldevelopment #sustainableconservation

Stanley never got the chance to come home... Why? He had a beautiful family. He had a great job. He showed up ready for his shift. The problem with working in any industry is that there is never a guarantee that you will get to go home. Studies and investigations have all shown that even the most mundane of jobs can still cause stress or serious injury. Like Stanley, we all choose to get up and go to work each day not knowing if it could be our last. But we also know that companies need to take the time and energy to care for our well-being as humans. That is why environmental health and safety professionals exist, so that we can ensure that YOU stand the best possible chance to go home to your life each day. More information about Stanley and his beautiful family: https://lnkd.in/eByJBuVq Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your coworkers make it home safely.

🚩 24 Peaks Challenge for Seafarers' Charity 🌊 The critical need for the Seafarers' Charity has been highlighted by the recent news of the 21-person crew who have been stranded on their vessel for seven weeks without visas to go onshore. Their phones have been confiscated, leaving them isolated and cut off from family, financial services, and basic communication. It's a stark reminder of the challenges faced by seafarers every day. Several international seafarers' organizations are providing food and emotional support to these isolated sailors. But it's not enough. We need to do more. Join me in supporting all seafarers by donating to the 24 Peaks Challenge for Seafarers' Charity. By doing so, we can make a difference and provide critical support to those who need it the most. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/egFP9n4H Let's show our support for the seafarers who keep our economies moving and make sacrifices every day to do so. #maersk #alltheway #SupportSeafarers #24PeaksChallenge #seafarersCharity

Homelessness Week in Perth: A Time for Action and Awareness This Homelessness Week, our amazing Kathy Skantzos is shining a spotlight on an issue that impacts over 9,000 Western Australians each night. Homelessness is more than just the absence of a roof over one’s head; it’s a crisis that affects health, dignity, and community well-being. At Business News , we believe in using our platform to amplify the voices of those in need and the incredible work done by local organisations. Hearts and Minds, partners with St John WA Active Foundation Constable Care Foundation Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) Ronald McDonald House Charities Western Australia (RMHC WA) Variety - the Children's Charity WA Accordwest and Anglicare WA to share stories that matter—stories of resilience, hope, and the ongoing fight. Articles like this wouldn't be possible with out the support of our Hearts and Minds partners Kate O'Hara EUR ING Kevin DF Brown (MBA,CEng,FIET,GAICD) Mark Glasson Evan Nunn Ashlee Harrison Ian Anstee Peter King ASM Michael Heath Tanya Curry Judith Barker ASM and Chris Chatterton Here’s how you can get involved: Educate Yourself: Follow our daily articles highlighting the root causes of homelessness and what’s being done to address them in Perth. Support Local Efforts: Donate, volunteer, or simply share information about what our wonderful NFPS in WA are doing and their initiatives. Every bit helps. Share Your Story: If you or someone you know has been affected by homelessness, we invite you to share your story. Your experiences can inspire others to act, comment below. Together, let’s make Homelessness Week not just a week of awareness, but a catalyst for real, lasting change. #HomelessnessWeek #PerthCares #EndHomelessness #CommunitySupport Homelessness Week calls for more action (businessnews.com.au)

A great read for my charity colleagues, but also to highlight to industry that those who employ seafarers often do not realise how lucky they are to be supported by our incredible #maritimesector charity infrastructure. From The Mission to Seafarers Stella Maris Org Sailors' Society and International Seafarers' Welfare & Assistance Network (ISWAN) to niche and newer charities like Safer Waves and specialists like CHIRP How many industries are propped up, supported and safer, to the extent that the maritime industry is by a solid backbone of welfare and safety support. Not to mention advocacy for their workers/seafarers? Of course there are examples of maritime corporates offering regular financial support to NGOs, but more is needed. I agree with Debra that "... there is no doubt that working for a charity is hard. And it’s hard because it is hard. Many of us are dealing with some of the most complex and intractable problems facing society. In a business you might not sleep well because sales are bad, or your share value has gone down, or you have HR issues. We have all of that in charities and much more regulatory compliance and public scrutiny besides – but on top of all of that, we have the emotional toll of knowing that if we don’t get it right the people and causes we serve suffer." Speak to The Seafarers’ Charity if you're interested in funding the amazing plethora of NGOs/charities we have regularly supported since 1917. We can often match fund to make your funds go further. Let's all look out for our oft forgotten yet vital seafarers.