Robin Sieger Blog

I spoke at a conference last week in Germany. After the event I went to a drinks reception and met some of the delegates. I had the opportunity to speak with the VP of Communications who was to speak at the conference the next day.
She wanted to pose a question to the delegates, which was […]

I spoke at a dinner recently, which is unusual for me, as after dinner presentations are where once upon a time how I got into speaking in public. I was a comedy writer for radio and tv, and was often asked to speak after dinner to 'do the funny stuff'.
I left television and […]

I decided over the Easter Weekend to go to Spain to get some coaching from the current world champion skydivers, who are based in a small town called Empuriabrava. I also took some work, (a new book that has to be finished by the end of April) and looked forward to a relaxing […]

Last weekend the first retreat I have shared with others took place in Buckinghamshire in the UK, and ten people attended. It was a most enjoyable experience, though towards the end I was a little concerned about losing my voice.
It is good to take time to step out of our normal everyday routine, and spend […]

I went skiing in France for a few days recently and the weather was the best I have experienced in 25 years. Crisp blue skies, excellent snow, small queues at the lifts and wonderful food.
On the third day I had a conference call with a client, so my companions headed off before me. At […]

At the end of this month I will be running a weekend retreat near London. There are a few places still available, and if you would like to attend, get in touch. The retreat is free; your only cost will be to stay at the venue £75 per night including dinner, bed and breakfast.
The nature […]

I have just finished reading a book about the Tour De France, an annual bike race that is the most physically demanding sporting event in the world. It is known around the world as the race which Lance Armstrong has won an amazing seven times, after he had overcome advanced testicular cancer. It is the […]

I have been in India for five days now, and will be returning home in two days. During this visit I have been impressed time and time again by the industriousness of the local business people. Especially the street vendors, who sell food, trinkets, tourist gifts, cigarettes, t-shirts, coconut juice in fact anything that may […]

I am off to India tomorrow, to meet my friend Patrick. He and I went to school together. After university, as would be hippies, we hitch hiked from Scotland to Sri Lanka, and on the way stayed for three weeks in Goa in India.
Patrick works for third world charities and spends much of the […]

I have set the date for my personal retreat as the 24th and 25th of March, 2007 at Latimer House in Buckinghamshire, England.
I try every year to spend time thinking and reflecting, and this year have decided to open it up and make it a two day event. As those who have been following the […]