Neil Donnelly Q&A

What drives you?
Personal achievement and seeing positive change in other people 
 
What inspires you?
Personal development and being part of a winning team 
 
Strongest influences
My father for developing within me a strong independent streak 
 
Other interests
Sport, specifically rugby and playing golf for fun. Enjoying good wine with good friends 
 
Favourite quotation
"Success is neither magical nor mysterious, success comes from consistently applying the basic fundamentals"   --Jim Rohn 
 
Best decision
To marry my then partner Brenda 
 
Greatest regret
Not going to University 
 
Happiest business moment
Making the decision to go into the field of training and people development 
 
What would you change about British business if you were given the opportunity?
Ensure all businesses appreciate the importance of getting the life/work balance correct 
 
Fantasy job
Being paid to play sport 
 
Most admired businessperson
Jack Welch 
 
Least favourite personal characteristic
Occasional procrastination 
 
Pet hate/s
People paying lip service, people failing to respect others re time keeping. 
 
Most over-used phrase
"Great more rugby on Sky again" 
 
Other people's most over-used phrase
"What a fantastic idea we must implement it!" 
 
What makes you laugh?
Being with friends, Billy Connolly. 
 
Favourite city
Sydney 
 
Greatest extravagance/s
Everything I enjoy! 
 
Current reading
Ian Rankin books 
 
Favourite albums
Rumours by Fleetwood Mac