Think twice

It certainly feels like we're hitting a critical mass of people concerned about plastic waste and its impact. This is a great thing and it's amazing to see how quickly change can be brought about and steps can be taken, particularly when people are shown the effect on sea life or a company's customers threaten… Continue reading Think twice

Forget it.

There's an endless supply of advice out there: ten ways to 'this', five top things to 'that'. I have read countless articles like this, but the advice rarely sticks. It's unoriginal, has little impact and is forgotten in no time. There is one piece of advice that has stuck in my mind though, and that… Continue reading Forget it.

Because… Me.

A recent trip to the doctor left me with a surprising and thought provoking diagnosis: "...don't forget to make some time for self care." Don't get me wrong, I showed up showered and dressed with clean hair and brushed teeth. However, with a little probing from the doctor, a few gaps started to show. "When… Continue reading Because… Me.

A year to save my life

It took me a long time to feel ready to try for a baby. There was no rational argument for why the world needed another person in it. I wanted children, more so after meeting the right partner, but I was in no rush. I knew it would change everything about life as we knew… Continue reading A year to save my life

What #difference does it make?

Loads of successful professionals have reached out to me over the years with the same problem. They've dedicated years to qualifying and building careers, but find themselves feeling unfulfilled. People want to feel like they are 'making a difference'. This is something I struggled with personally. Much psychological energy went into questioning the 'why' of… Continue reading What #difference does it make?