
Embracing the Christmas spirit this year
As Christmas approaches, I haven’t seen or heard much stressing about having so much to do and so little time. Yes, it’s been a busy term with lots of things going on, and the big day is looming, but it seems people around me are embracing the Christmas spirit and…

On marketing and selling your story
I went to a business networking meeting last week where there was a talk about marketing and selling your story. It involved some group discussion as the presenter talked us through the seven P’s, namely: passion, principles, purpose, personality, position, people and proof. We were asked to think about our…

Reflecting on my fortieth year
As I approach the end of the year and another birthday, I can’t help thinking what a crazy one it’s been. I wasn’t looking forward to turning 40 last year. As you may know, I kicked and screamed my way in to the next decade and I was determined to…

Remembering Jo Cox and all she stood for
On the day that Thomas Mair was convicted of the murder of MP Jo Cox, I’m heartened to see so much positivity about her life and what she stood for. Jo’s amazing, brave sister, Kim talked about continuing Jo’s legacy of compassion, tolerance, acceptance and understanding. Her husband Brendan, in…