The microphones are live, the cameras are rolling, and No Straight Lines: Stories of the Unbreakable is officially back in the studio for Series 2.
With a brand-new setup, a refreshed production crew, and a renewed sense of energy, the first recording sessions of the new series took place last Thursday — and from the very first conversation, […]
Last week was an interesting week — a full circle of my own backyard.
My work is varied, fast-paced and never dull. It takes me on the road, into businesses, around boardroom tables and deep into conversations that matter.
From Swansea, across the Heads of the Valleys, […]
In elite sport, the line between success and setback is often razor thin — and few moments illustrate that better than Tottenham Hotspur’s European triumph earlier this year.
A video captured just before the final, now shared publicly, highlights the unpredictable nature of football and the lessons it holds for leaders in every field. […]
In both sport and business, the margins between success and failure are often incredibly small. A single decision, a moment of hesitation, or a shift in mindset can change everything.
When I speak to business audiences, I often draw parallels between elite sport and high-performance organisations. As a lifelong football fan, […]
When I stand on stage in front of business leaders, founders, and teams, I’m often asked: “Where do you find the resilience to keep going when things get tough?”
It’s a fair question. Business isn’t linear. It’s unpredictable, messy, and often brutally hard. Over the years, […]
When I launched No Straight Lines this summer, I wanted to create a platform that explored the real stories behind success — the journeys that are inspiring, raw, and often far from linear.
A few months on, I’ve been truly blown away by the conversations we’ve had and the honesty of our guests. […]
Making sense of the business world isn’t easy. You’ll need business advice and guidance from all avenues to succeed and that’s where Laurence Winmill and his blogs come in!
With advice for every budding business person and established company owner, you’ll find all you need to move forward right here. Our business blog draws on Laurence’s experience as a business coach, entrepreneurship mentor, motivational speaker and conference facilitator to ensure you have the support you desire and deserve.
Laurence has already assisted organisations throughout the UK and beyond with his services, including Legrand, National Association of Interior Specialists (now the Finishes and Interiors Sector or FIS), Dunelm, Investors in People, Institute of Sales and Marketing Management (ISMM), Swansea City Football Club, Stoke City Football Club, Procter & Gamble, Marsden Grant International and Kellogg’s.
Laurence’s work as a business consultant and keynote speaker is particularly renowned. He actively helps business owners and organisations to make the right choices to drive growth and build strategy for sustained success. Laurence also travels extensively as a keynote speaker, talking about his experiences as a business leader and entrepreneur.
