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simple sentence goals Jul 07, 2024

In my work I talk a lot about goals, ambition, implementation, measurement, and achievement.

This may be a side of me that you know, but not in the way I am about to share with you...

Very few leadership advisors and coaches have a background in project management and delivery like I do. As...

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integration + belonging Jun 30, 2024

Yesterday I spent a day at a conference where there was a lot of similarity between me and the other delegates and also a lot of difference.

One thing I noticed very clearly in myself was the emergence of a richer, deeper, more complete understanding of why I became a coach. In my previous...

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slowing down to go faster Jun 23, 2024

(The pictures above are : 1 & 2 — me after a workout where I pulled 100kg back and forth several times; 3 & 4— a walk with a friend and her dog in Epping Forest; 5, 6 & 7 — nature on the journey from Kings Cross to my home. I love thistles :-) )

As you...

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a recovery pod Jun 16, 2024

(The pictures above are from a celebration outing that a few of us had last week. We went to see The Moonwalkers: A journey with Tom Hanks, followed by (non-alcoholic) drinks and dinner. It was awesome!)

One of the most amazing things about the Wild Pilgrim adventure to Knoydart was the...

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a visit to the wilderness Jun 10, 2024

(The pictures above are a few from 1000+ images I took of my travels to Fort William, Inverie, Mallaig, and Knoydart Peninsula in Scotland)

24 hours late. I know. And also right on time. 

I landed back in the 'real world' two days ago, after a week of wild camping, no internet, and moving...

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how will I cope? Jun 02, 2024

(The pictures above are: 1 & 2 - a hidden coffee shop that I walked past twice before I eventually fount it! 3 - some steps near a train station in east London that mesmorised me!  4 - I had to buy a new rucksack. This one was unused and purchased a month ago... but look,...

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dum spiro spero May 26, 2024

(The pictures above are: 1 - a robot grass cutter that I found amusing; 2 - my cat working alongside me; 3 - I had a chapter published in the 'Inclusion Emergency' (published by the RIBA) last week; 4 - a mug that sums up my goals for 2024; 5,6 & 7 - photos from the Parkland Walk...

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comfortable with uncertainty May 19, 2024

(The pictures above are a sample from a trip to Hampshire over the weekend. We visited Winchester Cathedral and stayed at The Grange. It was a real delight!)

Yesterday I took part in a feldenkrais session as part of a retreat I attended. Briefly feldenkrais is a 'somatic education uses...

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going against the grain May 12, 2024

A few days ago I was in a large French supermarket in Essaouria, Morocco and I saw a couple (who I assume were together based on the way they were interacting with eachother) that had sat in front of me on the same flight. We were walking towards the tills to pay. One of them caught my eye...

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everything in moderation May 05, 2024

I have had an unusually relaxing Sunday today. I woke up early and did my breathing practice, and a few hours later went for a walk with my husband to Walthamstow Wetlands. This afternoon I have been catching up on things that are overdue in relation to my writing — if you are reading this...

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speaking with strangers Apr 28, 2024

 "You look gorgeous"

"That's so cute"

"Is that your cat?"

These are some of the things I said to strangers during my travels in London last week.

Inappropriate? Unprofessional? Too much? 

Let's see...

I am a Londoner born and bred. I lived in Glasgow for 10 years and have had...

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yoga nidra Apr 21, 2024

A lot can happen in 10 days... 

On Monday 8th April 2024 I was in an all day training on Advanced Conflict Transformation from 10am to 6pm. It was also the 29th of Ramadan and I had only had 2 hours of sleep by 10am that day.... and my group decided that I would be the best one to...

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