The Value Of Authenticity On Show
Her much aired coming of age speech on her 21st birthday, when she famously devoted herself to a life of service, was her choice. That decision was hers alone, not forced, but driven by her core values. It summed up who she was and she ensured throughout her record-breaking 70-year reign, she remained true to that promise in everything she did or said.
Together We Could Say ‘STOP’ and Change Everything
The cost of living and the hike in energy prices, interest rates, food – well everything really – beggars belief. In fact, if we continue to allow these ‘things’ to be done to us that’s what it will do – beggar us.
You Are An Essential Character
I wrote a little time back about being the hero of you own story and being in control of your own life and destiny. However, have you ever considered the role you play in other people’s stories?
Why me, me, me?
I don’t know about you, but in this current climate, I’m struggling to understand some of the headlines gripping readers and viewers across the media.
Tribal Politics
My father calls me a Communist! But before you turn off completely – for the record, I am not.
I don’t know about you, but I don’t believe in tribes, don’t really go for any particular religion and certainly not any political party.
Are Reviews Good or Bad?
I’ve thought long and hard about this blog, but have come to the conclusion it’s time to finally deal with the ‘F’ word…the dreaded ‘feedback’, before you judge me for swearing in a professional post.
Good Fortune Sometimes Needs a Good Kick
We all know that person, don’t we, who, when asked the generic ‘how are you?’ answers that bit too in depth – I mean down to the very last tablet they’re taking and why, what a hopeless sleep they had last night, how sick the budgie is and the appalling state of their finances/love life and everything in between.
Getting Back to Basics – Could Job Swapping be an Answer?
Greater clarity around organisational challenges Because of my recent unpleasant experiences with trade suppliers it set me wondering why customer service appears to be so awful at the moment. Is it because people are worn out and tired? Have the past couple of years disruption just been too much? Is it because those at the […]
How Different is Your ‘New Normal’?
Are you someone who still refers to the ‘new normality’ as COVID restrictions fade into the background – and if so, just how ‘new’ is your daily routine?
Be in Control or be Controlled – You Choose
(A lesson I’ve learnt the hard way) How many sleepless nights have you endured or pointless meetings attended in your search to find the right answer when confronted with a big decision with polar opposite choices? Now I clearly don’t mean that age old pizza or pasta for dinner conundrum that seems to clog up […]