I had a very meaningful Saturday day out last weekend. My sister and I visited Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust with our husbands. This was a favourite place for our parents and we have happy memories of times spent with them spotting rare birds through binoculars in hides, having picnics, jumping across the stepping stones… Read more »
It’s that time of year again. The time when I take stock, take some rest, share lovely times with friends and family … and write a poem or reflection for my monthly Blog post! This year, I’m focusing on Gratitude .. and using the word to give me the starting letter of each paragraph (the… Read more »
Ever thought that you are in the wrong type of career but feel you have invested too much to change it now? When I had the realisation I didn’t want to continue my career as an software engineer but wanted something very different, I was devastated. That’s a strong word but I am not exaggerating… Read more »
Every month I consider what I should blog about wanting my writing to be succinct, the content to have practical tips for managers and leaders, and to share a sense of who I am as a person in the process. Well, this month is a bit different -I’m writing from a more personal perspective ….. Read more »
Saturday 1st February 2025 is the 5th anniversary of my Dad’s death. He was a kind and gentle man, a hard worker, problem solver, and provider. As I reflect on his life, I recognise that he is still teaching me and I am still learning from him, much as I did when he was alive.
As I reflect on 2024 I’ve decided that my motto for the year in retrospect must have been Choose to Dare .. and then get the chance to Dare to Choose! It’s been quite a year and I make no apologies for taking this December blog to reflect and share a bit more personally; there… Read more »
Peter Drucker once said ‘The best way to predict the future is to create it’. 10 years ago I handed in my dissertation for my Masters in Coaching and Mentoring which was a foundational step in launching my business and career as an executive coach. Did I clearly see back then in 2014 that I’d… Read more »
What would your quality of life be like if you live to be 150 years old? Why am I even asking you that question? Well, according to David Sinclair, director of the Harvard Medical School’s Paul F Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research, the first person to live to 150 years’ old has already… Read more »
“Snakes and Ladders” by jacqui.brown33 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Are you someone who has taken roles when they appeared in front of you or do you have a more planned approach to your career? I was coaching a senior director recently who realised that she had more or less just taken roles that were offered to… Read more »
Image by Oleksandr Pidvalnyi from Pixabay Twas the night after Christmas And I felt so grateful For family and friendship and eating a plate-full For freedom to choose A career that I love For clients and peers and for interesting stuff
