Living the non-conformist lifestyle
What I Do

Leisure & Lifestyle
Music & Hi-Fi
I’m a teenager of the 80’s and my music taste hasn’t really shifted since then. I’m a lover of the retro hi-fi from that era and vinyl is my medium of choice.
Lifestyle
I’m lucky enough to ‘live the dream’ as my daughter tells me. I have a lot of time for my own personal projects, and I just love to travel. My plan when I started this blog was at least four holidays a year. Now living in SE Asia its far more. I’ve seen quite a bit of the world through both leisure and business.
Reading
I’m an avid reader, mostly in the business, lifestyle and self-help sections, a lot of which is done on the kindle, but I can’t help browsing through the shelves of second-hand and charity shops.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m often asked, “What do you do ?” and given I do many things, people really do find my answer somewhat baffling. I’m passionate about many things, ranging from giving my clients value for money, and helping them solve their problems, to spending my time creatively writing and taking photographs. I like to get business ideas launched and see people and organisations succeed. I like good design, and wonderful service. I’m a believer in taking the old and turning it into new, and I’m really not good with material things, tending more toward the value in experiences. I like travel, and meeting interesting and engaging people.
Consulting
I help some well known companies deliver on their strategy, generally through managing their business cases, programmes and projects. My specialities are Management and Technology. I have a knack for understanding problems, framing them in a way that’s easy to understand, and using the available resources to resolve them. I’ve really enjoyed working with my clients, and from what they say, the feeling was mutual.
Web Design and WordPress Support
I run two businesses helping clients build and support their websites. We help charities and social enterprises build simple focused websites. We help support those with WordPress websites and help them get the most out of the platform, so they can focus on their business. Take a look at Digital Rain for WordPress Development and SEO.
Minimalism
Coaching and Mentoring
I help businesses and individuals identify their strengths, understand their goals, and find the resources they need to fulfil their personal and business aspirations. I offer free introductory sessions, working with people from all walks of life, and get a real sense of gratification when people take on board the frameworks we discuss and use them to succeed. Take a look at my Business and One to One Coaching.
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Innovation Manager, Web DevelopmentsExcerpts from the Blog
Where’s Chris – Plantation, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Today Chris is: ...being taken to lunch by a client. I'm not sure I'm going to leave.
Where’s Chris – Doubice, Czechia
Today Chris is: ...watching the snow come down in Doubice, Czechia.
Where’s Chris – Totnes, Devon
Today Chris is: ...eating Sticky Toffee Pudding in Totnes, Devon.
Where’s Chris – Burnham on Sea
Today Chris is: ...in Burnham on Sea, Devon.
Where’s Chris – the East End of London
Today Chris is: ...in the East End of London
This week I’ve been mainly …
This week I've been mainly... Reading the book Disrupted by Dan Lyons. Being of a fifty-something myself and having had my own year in startup hell. (Well I didn't even make the year until I was fired, nicely.) This book was wonderful read, made all the more poignant...
Where’s Chris – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Today Chris is: ...in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Going back to pick up the paintings I left behind on the last trip.
Swimming with turtles on Gili Air
Swimming with turtles on Gili Air As part of our recent travels we spent lots of time underwater. Either learning to dive, (we took our open water diving certification) or snorkeling off the many beaches. Whilst we did see more, and much bigger, turtles than the one...
Where’s Chris – Bali, Indonesia
Today Chris is: ...on Bali, Indonesia.
Where’s Chris – Gili Gede Island, Indonesia
Today Chris is: ...on Gili Gede Island, off the coast of Lombok in Indonesia.
Where’s Chris – Gili Meno Island, Indonesia
Today Chris is: ...on Gili Meno Island, Indonesia.
Where’s Chris – Rabbit Island, Cambodia
Today Chris is: ...on Rabbit Island, off the coast of Kep in Cambodia