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STEM Talent. TRUE Potential

Over the summer I was privileged to work with two cohorts of multi- talented, multi-disciplinary doctoral researchers.  A STEM-tastic cross section of the University of Surrey's researcher community and part of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. We came together because of my Shaping The Future Together professional development programme. What brilliant people.  Thoughtful,... Continue Reading →

Awards Bring Rewards

This month saw the launch of The Gatwick Diamond Business Awards (GBDA2020 for short)... and I was happy to be there. Meeting and chatting with past winners, sponsors, and of course the fab Gatwick Diamond Business team, set me thinking.  Why are awards important to individuals and organisations?  Is it solely glorified marketing?  Or is... Continue Reading →

Instagram and Me

I had never considered myself as an Instagram-type person.  Whatever that is?!!!  As I'm not glamorous, famous or a celeb, my head said it wasn't for me.  As my head sometimes needs a little bit of extra help, I decided to listen to my heart as well. Jump forward a few weeks and I've joined... Continue Reading →

Are You Listening?

In a world full of soundbites and distractions, really listening is more important than ever.  Especially when it comes to conflict, power struggles and the pursuit of those win-win situations. According to Gill Hasson in her book Brilliant Communication Skills... Hearing is a passive process.  We receive sound which, without assigning any meaning, is in... Continue Reading →

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