Working as an independent you soon realise that building and maintaining trust as an 'outsider' is a very special challenge. Consequently, you have to take your communication and team-working abilities to a whole new level. Assumptions need to take a back seat, instructions must be more explicit, relying on old ways of working is a... Continue Reading →
Inspired by a recent pictorial challenge set me by the lovely Dr Julie Reeves at the Uni of Southampton, I decided to try something different on the blogging front. Well, different for me. Nothing revolutionary, so don't get too excited. Welcome to the first attempt, sorry I mean edition, of this week in pictures... ---... Continue Reading →
I hold my hands up, I've been a bit stuck. Being kind to myself, and given the current circumstances, this is quite understandable. Yet, it was still frustrating the hell out of me! Then, as often happens, the spark of inspiration came. Not from a worthy tome or a thoughtful suggestion; from a chance encounter... Continue Reading →
I'm generally a positive, proactive soul. There are times, however, when, like many people, I feel a bit, shall we say, 'off'. This happened to me recently. These days though, when I recognise the signs, I turn to kindness rather than a mental cosh. For me, tapping into the artistic side of my creativity and... Continue Reading →
Been doodling again. This time inspired by networking experiences and a pack of conversation starter cards. What's the worst food you've eaten?...
It's a week since the brilliant gdb Re-energise Conference and I'm still buzzing from the whole experience. I feel very lucky that I was able to mix being a speaker with getting to know others at the event and, at the same time, learn from my fellow speakers. Epic! While out walking, I pondered on... Continue Reading →
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