A Few Wise Words (volume one)
From gold medal-winning Olympic athletes to world-class entrepreneurs… A-list performing artists to celebrated intellectual leaders… a unique collection of some of the world’s most respected high-profile individuals describe the inspirational journeys they took to achieve extraordinary success in life.
Each then shares precisely what you can do to safely navigate your own path toward success, fulfilment, and happiness in life, with real purpose, confidence, and direction.
A Few Wise Words is a fundamental guide that delivers an extraordinary volume of wisdom and inspirational advice. No matter what stage you may be at on your own journey right now, our book’s contributors will help you to prepare yourself comprehensively for whatever the future may hold, while learning how to handle the many obstacles and opportunities that will arise along the way.
Each contributor has their own dedicated chapter within the book. The advice they share is also separated into distinct topics, making it easy to follow and apply. Whether you are a student near the start of your journey or an adult already in the midst of your career, you will find this book an invaluable travelling companion.
A Few Wise Words provides a wonderful resource to keep for easy reference. You can dip in and out of it whenever you need to, for help, advice, or simply a dose of inspiration.
Our book also makes a wonderful gift for someone else - you can now inspire someone you really care about to make the most of their own journey, too…
With four gold medals, Sir Ben Ainslie is the most successful sailor in the history of the Olympic Games. Today, he leads INEOS Britannia, competing for the America’s Cup
Past captain for AFC Ajax and Danish international (1986 World Cup) Frank Arnesen became Sporting Director for Chelsea FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC and Hamburger SV
Former racing driver Zak Brown founded JMI, the world’s largest motor racing marketing agency. Today, he leads McLaren Racing and its hugely successful F1 team
Former chair and CEO of Xerox, Ursula Burns is one of the most successful women in US corporate history and the first black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company
One of the UK’s most respected senior business executives, Sir Roger Carr chaired several Footsie 100 plc’s, including BAE Systems, Cadbury, Chubb, Centrica, and more
Entrepreneur, investor, and creator of Founders4Schools, Sherry Coutu sits on several plc boards and is considered one of the world’s most influential women in technology
Entrepreneur, angel investor and business advisor Pablo Ettinger is best known for co-founding Caffè Nero, the hugely successful high-street coffee shop business
One of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, Ukrainian-born Mikhail Fridman has earned respect worldwide as a leading businessman, investor and philanthropist.
An award-winning actor, comedian, TV and radio presenter, best-selling author, and film director, Stephen Fry is loved and respected globally for his extraordinary talents
One of Britain’s most decorated female Olympic athletes, Dame Katherine Grainger won gold and silver medals at five Olympic games. She is currently Chair of UK Sport.
One of the world’s most successful Paralympic Athletes and multiple world-record holder, Tanni Grey-Thompson is today an active campaigner for disability rights
Famous for her eponymous global brand, Anya Hindmarch is an award-winning designer with over 30 retail stores worldwide, including London, New York and Tokyo.
An award-winning Irish businessman, Declan Kelly is the founder, chair and CEO of Consello (NY), the internationally respected global consulting and investment group
At twenty-five, Martha Lane-Fox co-founded Lastminute.com, the pioneering internet-based company. Today, she is an active campaigner for women’s rights
Multiple BAFTA award-winning actor, author and presenter Dame Joanna Lumley is loved and respected throughout the world for her work in TV, film and documentaries
One of the UK’s most respected female business executives, Dame Carolyn McCall has successfully led corporations, including Guardian Media Group, EasyJet, and ITV
Best known for creating Air Miles and Nectar Card, Sir Keith Mills is a leading entrepreneur who also famously led the bid team for the 2012 London Olympics
Technology entrepreneur, investor, and business advisor Vin Murria is best known as the founder of Computer Software Group and Advanced Computer Software.
Award-winning and internationally acclaimed, Danielle de Niese is one of the most sought-after lyric sopranos, performing regularly at the world’s leading opera houses.
The enormously respected religious leader, philosopher, and award-winning author Rabbi Sacks was widely considered one of the greatest intellectual voices of our time
A highly respected business leader today, Shriti Vadera is a former Government Minister, a key advisor and chief negotiator for Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
A former Rugby coach who famously led England to win the Rugby World Cup in 2003, Sir Clive Woodward is also an accomplished businessman and commentator
