Matchsticks- Igniting Successful Futures :

Most of you will have started sneezing by now and Beconase sales should have seen a gentle climb as the spring air has finally started the onslaught of mowing madness amongst the keen gardeners. The sun has lifted the pollen and now the snow and hail has stopped, the bees are doing the job they were born to do.

I however, don't suffer these symptoms but my heart goes out to those who do as I am a keen gardener and treasure these cool spring days. Most of my weekends are spent planting, weeding, trimming and tidying the garden whilst waiting with anticipation for the fruits of my labour over the coming months.

I am not therefore talking about the traditional Hay fever in this blog but more about the famous author Louise Hay who I had the pleasure of meeting last night at a private screening in London. Louise is a metaphysical lecturer, teacher and author of numerous books. Hay House Inc is a self-help publishing company that disseminates books, DVDs and audio Cd's that contribute to the healing of the planet. www.louisehay.com with great author's such as Wayne Dyer and Jerry and Esther Hicks to name a few.

I often write book reviews and having read "How to Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay which has sold 35 million books worldwide and seen the movie I can wholeheartedly recommend this book to everyone. Whether you are looking to improve your current life or even if it is only to cure the seasonal allergies we get at this time of year.

Other than meeting Louise in person and her graciously signing my book, I also got to meet Mica Paris and Gordon Smith who were so lovely and very down to earth and yes they signed my book as well. Mica is just about to go live on stage at 02 and Gordon Smith has tipped her to be the next Oprah so watch this space.

When we sat down to watch the film we were all given a little pamphlet and inside was one of Louise's affirmation cards. The one that struck a cord with me was " No matter how old I am, I can always learn more, and I do so with confidence. I am willing to learn. The more I learn the more I grow"

So back to a normal day after a night out with the red carpet lot but hey, what a great way to spend a Monday night!!

Thank you Louise you have enlightened me yet again and the phone is ringing with a whopping great headhunting campaign which I will complete with ease for one of my great clients whom trusts me to deliver a great candidate with an Roi that makes a difference to their bottom line with immediate effect!!

And no I haven't gone off with the fairies this stuff really works!!

Speak very Soon....The Team at Matchsticks

You have to read this

Barbara Cousins: Cooking Without
I used this book for 30 days and lost 10 llb, I have learnt so much about basic ingriedients and how to make a meal taste great without using pre made suaces. Hello Herbs and move over pasta sauces!! (*****)
Louise L. Hay: You Can Heal Your Life
Read , read and read again, If you are willing to do the mental work, almost anything can be healed in your life. Relationships, Work, Success, prosperity, the body and the list is endless (*****)
Janet Davies: Rebuilding Your Life After Redundancy: The New Life Network Handbook
Having met Janet I can see why the book goes down so well. Janet has a real talent for taking the stigma and stress away from redundancy and makes the reader feel like they have been given a chance to change the direction of their working life completely with a few easy steps and actions...it does what it says on the tin!! (*****)
Nicholas Corcodilos: Ask the Headhunter: Reinventing the Interview to Win the Job
Although the book is American it really does help you prepare yourself for interview. I always suggest to candidates to use in preparation for the real interview. Nick Crocodilos has definately got the background to write this book and can really get inside the head of the interviewee (****)
T. Harv Eker: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth
Very good read for all you out there preparing to make millions. Think Rich To Get Rich (****)
Robin Sharma: Leadership Wisdom from the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
Robin Sharma has hit the nail on the head here as he describes one of my favorite values in life " manage by mind, lead by heart". It is a great book but don't expect to read it in one sitting as it encourages you to practice each step as you read it. (*****)
Tahi Raz: Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
If your a foodie like me then this book will give you an easy way to network. The stories are short and to the point and when put into real life they actually work....Go on buy a copy (****)