<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[DP3 Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Growth Through Bespoke Consulting]]></description><link>https://www.dp3consulting.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:03:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dp3consulting.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Excellence is rarely an accident. It's a culture.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had the pleasure of visiting Cornwall recently, dining at The Mariners and St Enodoc Hotel—both key pillars of the Paul Ainsworth Collection. The immediate standout wasn't just the quality of the food (which was exceptional), but the atmosphere created by the team. Warm, genuine, incredibly attentive, and utterly seamless. It served as a great reminder of a fundamental leadership principle: How your team treats your customers is a direct reflection of how your leadership treats your team....]]></description><link>https://www.dp3consulting.co.uk/post/excellence-is-rarely-an-accident-it-s-a-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a96d7811f1716bb931aa62e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:49:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/496c26_9762fd4a29c84900b42278c675b8bd86~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>danpower4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's your pitch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve all been there. You’re at a weekend BBQ, drink in hand, catching up with friends you haven’t seen in a while. Then comes the dreaded question: “So, what is it you actually do now?” In previous roles, I had a polished pitch ready to go. But stepping out on my own with DP3 Consulting meant finding a fresh, authentic answer—one that explains the mission succinctly, without boring anyone before the burgers are ready! After some reflection, I’ve landed on how I describe what we do. When...]]></description><link>https://www.dp3consulting.co.uk/post/what-s-your-pitch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79b06abb2b410376b87866</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:05:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/496c26_5f1174d9d4e84f67bf9b4d6935a0a897~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_826,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>danpower4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you got a minute?]]></title><description><![CDATA["Have you got a minute?" Four simple words, but how you answer them sets the tone for your entire team’s culture. When a direct report asks this, the instinctive response is often a distracted "What is it?" or a sigh-adjacent "Sure, what’s up?" Even if you don't mean anything by it, to the person asking, it can sound like: ❌ "You’re interrupting me." ❌ "This better be quick." ❌ "I don't really have time for your problem." Now, imagine shifting that response to three simple words:  "How can I...]]></description><link>https://www.dp3consulting.co.uk/post/have-you-got-a-minute</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79afc3bb2b410376b876cc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:04:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/496c26_43789f5898374ee282bbbe034ff7c12e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>danpower4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reacting to mistakes...]]></title><description><![CDATA[In rugby, no player drops the ball on purpose. Think about it: when a teammate fumbles a pass or knocks on, they were likely sprinting, under pressure, and doing everything in their power to help the team move forward. You wouldn't dream of shouting at or belittling them on the pitch for a simple mistake (whether a team mate, captain or coach.) It ruins morale, breaks trust, and kills the momentum. So why, in the workplace, do some feel it’s acceptable to shout or belittle someone when things...]]></description><link>https://www.dp3consulting.co.uk/post/reacting-to-mistakes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f3a18c461ce8c817b095e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:23:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/496c26_b15ddea128f94ac5aa368ea9ba63b189~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>danpower4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership - learning from sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every weekend, millions of young people step onto pitches, courts, and fields. To the casual observer, they are just playing a game. But as someone who has spent years leading commercial business functions and coaching youth sports, I see a high-performance leadership incubator. Businesses spend millions annually on "agile training," "resilience workshops," and "conflict resolution seminars." Yet, team sports teach these exact competencies organically before a young person even writes their...]]></description><link>https://www.dp3consulting.co.uk/post/leadership-learning-from-sport</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5799e0437e66e2012ebfc6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:33:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/496c26_3e1e782a9fe243cf92847efd6600b4fc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>danpower4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteering and leadership development ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As many of you already know when not at work I spend most of my time at the rugby club. Recently I have been reflecting on the season that has just finished, comparing it with the year at work and whilst they say leadership can’t be taught in a classroom, I’ve found it can certainly be forged on a muddy Sunday morning! For the past 17 seasons, I’ve had the privilege of volunteering at my local rugby club, Trojans FC (the oldest Rugby Club in Hampshire established 1874) both as a coach and...]]></description><link>https://www.dp3consulting.co.uk/post/volunteering-and-leadership-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57994ecf40315cb332a3cd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:29:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/496c26_814425e4937d45be9a98fd1f14be0452~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>danpower4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision Making - who is in your huddle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[My boys - always in my corner! When you’re faced with a major decision—whether it’s a strategic pivot at work or a big shift in life—who do you look to? Do you seek out a mentor, rely on a trusted peer network, or huddle with your inner circle to stress-test your options? This has been on my mind over the past few days for a number of reasons. Sadly my beloved stepdad passed away on 31st May - and he was my go to when I needed guidance to help me make a significant decision. He was always...]]></description><link>https://www.dp3consulting.co.uk/post/decision-making-who-is-in-your-huddle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57983ec8cca052ffcbc333</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:25:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/496c26_d4224242d7e945da83205e45a291ee75~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>danpower4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resilience...]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've encountered a number of setbacks recently, both personal and work related, that have really tested me. It got me thinking about my own personal resilience which in turn led to a bit of reading. I thought I wo uld share my thoughts - it helped me focus on what I could do to help myself, and develop techniques to 'train' my ability to be more resilient. Resilience is often misunderstood as an innate, stubborn grit—something you are either born with or you aren't. In reality, psychologists...]]></description><link>https://www.dp3consulting.co.uk/post/resilience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5796ca6db0bd01f4c3674a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:21:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b7138c17cd72478c88a53a80a16d79a6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>danpower4</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>