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They are ‘wild about sleep’ at Abaca, the West Wales organic mattress business. They are also ‘wild’ about bringing energy and passion to the workplace. And now they are getting some expert and innovative help from a team led by the BBC Wales 'Business Doctor'. Dr Paul Thomas and his team, which includes Welsh Rugby Union mental toughness coach Andy McCann, are helping the Abaca journey along the road to further business success. The move is just one of a number of interesting developments following the Welsh Government-sponsored Spotlight West Wales business conference, held earlier this year at the Halliwell Centre at the University of Wales Trinity St David. “Dr Paul Thomas, from the elite leadership and performance firm DNA Definitive, was one of the keynote speakers,” Abaca owner Rhiannon Rowley said. “He was, quite simply, inspirational. There was a definite ‘Wow’ factor about what he had to say. “Paul and Andy from DNA Definitive have so much to say on empowerment i...

Social entrepreneur Kevin Green was one of the keynote speakers at a major business conference in Carmarthen. The Burry Port businessman said he was delighted to get the opportunity to champion the business opportunities in Wales - and West Wales, in particular. The event was Spotlight West Wales 2013 and it was held at the Halliwell Centre at the University of Wales Trinity St David in Carmarthen. Spotlight West Wales was a one-day event designed to focus on the region’s achievements, identify new opportunities and offer a range of ways to boost business. This year’s theme was Creating Opportunities and the event was based on the highly successful Spotlight North Wales and Spotlight Mid Wales conferences. The aim of the day was to inspire, educate and bring businesses and organisations together to form positive working relationships in order to grow and prosper. The Welsh Government was the main sponsor and the event was made possible as a result of positive collaboration between...