November 26, 2020 Ken Frankis

I enjoy cycling. Urban routes really and occasionally coastal sorties. For a couple of years I’ve been using a fold-up bike. Wonderful engineering and perfect to chuck in the back of the car. So I changed recently to a six gear from a three gear version and was keen to explore and experiment with the…

October 13, 2020 Ken Frankis

Always loved my clobberEven as a kidLet’s be clear, I had the gearTo do the things I did Stay Press, mint Ben ShermanDoc Martens on my feetReggae every Friday nightSouth London’s base line beat Not a slave to fashionStyle is where it’s atEven featured, classic lookElegant not brash Cut, quality and colourRules tailor made for…

October 5, 2020 Ken Frankis

Working in tennis coaching and also coaching in the business world constantly throws up interesting similarities. For example, we have a new, high tech, practice wall at our club. Sometimes it just feels good to be alone on court, working with this silent partner.What’s so good about hitting a ball at an inanimate object? What…

September 14, 2020 Ken Frankis

I’d had an early swim and still felt a little energy in the tank. Clear blue September sky on a Sunday morning, so decided to jump on my fold-up bike rather than driving home.I have to say, cycling is one of life’s joys for me. Not really Tour de France style, more an urban explorer…

September 14, 2020 Ken Frankis

So I took a call from a guy who said he was selling something I probably didn’t want. Ok, then why call me?He said that I probably didn’t want what he was selling but I may benefit from what he was selling. Did I have a few minutes to spare to see if, in fact,…

September 14, 2020 Ken Frankis

I felt inspired. Like I needed to raise my level. Up to another place.A place which on the face of it was outside of me…beyond me.But was so deep inside and waiting.Waiting patiently to be summoned, given permission, to join the party.And it was special to realise and reach such worthy stuff; making space to…

September 14, 2020 Ken Frankis

I was chatting with a friend last week. He is a man who enjoys a rewarding career at a very senior level. Confident and at ease with colleagues and clients alike. A public speaker and published author.  I was a little surprised when he confided in me that he has always had a fear in…

September 14, 2020 Ken Frankis

There will be things you don’t understand; things which don’t resonate with you.Some may be actions or behaviours, other’s doctrines, rules and governance.Recognise that some concepts and situations are slightly beyond reach. Just let these things be.You don’t need to address everything before you.Trust. Sometimes just accept. It’s not failure or shallow or lack of…

September 14, 2020 Ken Frankis

And as I walked a message heardResonating, sounding clearProjecting on the world I guessThe more I walked, the more I’d hearA presence felt, a force field strongAn energy for all to shareBut tiring if your walk is longMore than simply being there… I thought about another pathA gentler rhythm, blending inTo forms which grew around…

September 14, 2020 Ken Frankis

There’s no time like the presentThe best time will be…That would have been the best time…There’s no good time for thisAll in good time Mmmm. So how do we make a decision about the timing of things? Having worked in Sales, Business Coaching and Tennis Coaching, I have come to appreciate the importance of time…

September 14, 2020 Ken Frankis

Resourceful adjective (OED) Good at finding ways of doing things and solving problems etc. Now, resourceful is a word I like to use. It’s a way I like to feel. It is a state which, for me, leads to good things.When I feel resourceful, I am able to achieve more. I walk differently, I act…

September 14, 2020 Ken Frankis

So, I guess it was inevitable that I would become curious. Why had things gone so well in my new sales career? Was I an imposter? Would the bubble burst?Interestingly, as I coach tennis as well as working with sales teams these days, I always note an improver player telling me his/her perfect shot was…