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Back from Vancouver

Chris | September 22, 2004

Ah the life of the international jet-setting business coach. An overnight flight from Vancouver to Schipol (Amsterdam) and Bristol England, where I have a 4-hour wait to catch a flight to Dublin.

I’m there this evening, presenting to a group of dentists on “How to improve your profit margins” with the co-author of Profitable Dental Practice, Dr Phil Newsome.

Then back to Bristol tomorrow lunchtime to pick up my car and drive to Leeds, where we repeat the Dublin show tomorrow night.

My body-clock is pretty confused.

Vancouver was an inspiration for me – renewing my enthusiasm and passion for coaching coaches and giving me the opportunity to meet with Team CB and discuss our 2005 business plan.

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