My first Magazine The Art of Attes | Page 7

Attes aficionado: MALCOLM BELL Attes moment: KEEPING IT REAL Just one glance at Malcolm’s diary is enough to raise the blood pressure. As CEO of Visit Cornwall, he’s got a lot on his plate but if there’s an hour spare, he’ll be doing what he does best; sharing his incredible experience with what have lovingly become known as ‘Malcolmism’s’. If there’s a story to be told, he’s telling it with humour, passion and good old Cornish dry wit! Malcolm’s Attes moment; looking on the bright side, standing strong in the face of adversity and keeping things real. It sounds simple, but don’t be fooled, to have Malcolm’s level of composure while keeping so many balls up in the air takes some skill. So, what’s his secret? “It’s all about keeping things in perspective. I’m in the business of PR not ER. If there’s a stumbling block, it’s not the end of the world. Work could so easily become a 24/7 obsession but I work-to- live not the other way around,” reveals Malcolm. “When I’m in work mode I give it my all, but that’s also true when the tie has come off and I’ve closed the laptop. I’m fiercely protective of my me-time, it’s what keeps me ticking. Time on the water, preferably in a sailing dinghy is my release – my Attes moment – when I can be Malcolm, rather than CEO.” Attes amkan: don’t let the small things get in the way of the bigger picture. Put what matters most first and be true to yourself.