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Feb 12 min read
I blinked and it was over!
Where did January go?! I blinked, and it was over. I know for some, January feels like 41 days, not 31—so if that opening line made you...
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Nov 26, 20243 min read
The Mirror We All Need: Leadership and the Power of Reflection
We've all heard that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck. But in twenty years of working with leaders, I've learnt that the...
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Nov 17, 20242 min read
Organising thoughts and feelings on migration
Brexit. Love it or hate it. I wasn’t in favour, and I’m still not. But it was a democratic decision, and collectively, we chose it. For...
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Aug 1, 20242 min read
Dance like nobody is watching
Last week I had the pleasure of seeing Bruce Springsteen at Wembley and witnessed a man completely lost in the music, dancing with sheer...
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Jun 16, 20242 min read
Keep on keeping on!
I went to see a tribute band this weekend and was delighted to find out we had front-row seats (lucky us, lol). And they only cost £20!...
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Apr 27, 20242 min read
A Call to Reverse the Decline of Workplace Friendships!
I recently came across an article about the changing landscape of work dynamics, and it left me feeling a bit melancholic. The article...
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Apr 2, 20243 min read
Leadership Lessons Gained from my Month of Jogging a Mile per Day
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, finding time for personal development can often be a challenge. However, sometimes the most...
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Mar 27, 20242 min read
From Rescue to Resilience: Finding Hope in Unexpected Places
It’s about time I introduced you to my furry inspiration, Annie! 🐾 Our little rescue cat reminds me that even in your darkest moments,...
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Mar 22, 20242 min read
Reflections on the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce 'Growth through People' Conference
At the recent Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce 'Growth through People' conference, the resounding message echoed by every speaker...
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Mar 5, 20242 min read
Not every great story needs an ending!
I don’t watch a lot of TV but I really look forward to watching New Lives in the Wild with Ben Fogle. In each episode the stories are...
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Feb 29, 20242 min read
Develop the person not the player.
Yesterday I attended a talk by Kidderminster Harriers FC Academy Coach Luke Astley at the Aggborough Stadium. Luke spoke with passion...
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Feb 20, 20242 min read
Golf: it'll be a life's work!
Last year I was talked in to having a few golf lessons. This turned into 12 lessons, new shoes, golf clubs (second hand of course), a...
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Feb 9, 20242 min read
Employees and leaders waste hours and hours each week in meetings!
On average, employees spend at least 3 hours a week in meetings. However, the exact amount of time wasted can vary based on factors like...
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Jan 31, 20242 min read
What's your superpower?
One of the most challenging aspects of moving to self-employment so far has been describing more clearly what my point of difference is....
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Dec 7, 20234 min read
An eventful few days
Sometimes seemingly unconnected things happen in parallel and you can't help but take notice. I've just taken a few days off. We went...
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Nov 27, 20233 min read
Who doesn't love a Vitamin D fix!
You can't fail to have noticed that winter has truly arrived. It's been dark, cold and mostly wet. Most people find this grim, me...
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Nov 22, 20231 min read
Lessons from Barney 🐶
Barney can certainly teach us all a thing or two about about resilience. Two weeks ago today he was attacked by another dog whilst I...
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Nov 16, 20233 min read
The value of pride and how to develop it
I help to build stronger companies that inspire pride in their people. Research has shown that employee pride is strongly linked to job...
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Nov 8, 20233 min read
Whose decision is it anyway?
As a people professional who has worked with many, many teams it amazes me that so many leaders and teams insufficiently invest in...
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