On a cold, dark, rainy morning in the middle of winter what makes you get out of bed? What makes you think yes, I won’t pull the duvet covers over my head. What motivates you to get up and Read more
As an L&D professional I know it’s always good practice to end a development programme with some goal setting to look forwards and frame the next actions participants will take. When we check the impact after 3 months, some Read more
Today I was walking with my 8-year-old son in the woods. He is amazing at riding his bike, one-handed, standing up, sitting down, one leg and always asks to bring his bike on dog walks. Yet today we took Read more
Over the last 12 months, as a trainer and a coach, I have heard many comments and complaints that indicate (for some) 2020-21 may not be the most productive the UK has ever seen. Is it ok to put Read more
As I sit here, watching the news of the record highs of coronavirus cases, the future could look unsettling and bleak. It made me think about what different views my friends and family have. Whilst some couldn’t wait for Read more
I have noticed over the last 12 months or so that I have joined a new club. Its called the “women of a certain age” club. I don’t know how I joined it, have no idea what the criteria Read more
“Needing a strong positive mindset to handle uncertainty and change isn’t the prerogative of women you know – particularly at the moment!” said my friend and colleague Mark. I think he was slightly miffed and to be honest that we had focussed our Read more
It started with a conversation, just a conversation in-between breaks at a leadership development workshop which Alison was the facilitator and I was the coach. We shared our back stories and agreed how challenging and hectic life could be, Read more