I have got this!

I was recently reminded about the story of the 6 blind men and the elephant. We were discussing communication and how we can all see the world differently. In the story, the 6 men were positioned at different 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

Let’s be honest, the majority of us would kill to be furloughed………. for about 3 weeks!

I often have this discussion with my friends, those working and those struggling to fill their days because they are furloughed and may Read more

Do you ever stop and think how far you have come, take time to reflect on the lessons you have learned along the way?  

It’s something we all know we should do but sometimes we are too busy being busy to Read more

5 ways to re-engage your team ready for the new normal

The Maths would say 1+1 will always equal 2, but in L&D one of our most important roles has been to show Managers and Leaders that 1+1 can 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