As a kid, I loved playing with Lego. I was going to open with ‘do you remember Lego’ – only to find out it’s still very much alive and well, it’s just that I’ve got older! The ability to create something new, something through the eyes of unlimited imagination –...
Mental Health
Three chords and the truth…
I love Country Music. I *may* have mentioned it before! When you think of Country Music, you may think that the songs are about losing your dog, your house or your other half. Quite often, you’d be absolutely correct! However, as someone who is passionate about the...
Reclaiming ‘choice’ in 2021…
Hey everyone! Firstly, a belated but BIG Happy New Year to you - I hope that you enjoyed a happy and peaceful Christmas Holidays, despite the obvious 'interesting times' we continue to live through. I've often spoken about when we struggle with our Mental Health, with...
Inspiration from Eli Gemstone…
New Year is usually a time where we consider everything a fresh start, a clean sheet – to set some new goals or resolutions. The conversations I have been having with audiences and clients so far this year has shown me that this year is an exception. Instead of...
Adversity to excitement – keep forging ahead!
Hey everyone It's under the greatest pressure that the greatest diamonds are born... I've always been a bit of a space geek, a bit of a sci-fi nerd - but especially through lockdown, I've been immersing myself in reading, watching and listening to lots of content...
Evolution, not revolution!
Hey everyone Firstly and most importantly, I hope that you and your families are all keeping safe & well right now. Following my July article (Stepping out into the light of a brand new day) - things have continued to positively progress, personally and...
Stepping out into the light of a brand-new day…
As I write this – on Friday 24th July 2020 – I am reflecting on what has been a fantastic couple of weeks. Genuinely I feel back to my best – in the words of Austin Powers – I’ve got my ‘Mojo’ back! In the spirit of vulnerability, authenticity & ‘brutal’ honesty...
2 years of Self Employment: What I’ve learned…
Recently I celebrated my second anniversary of self-employment. I decided to hold back posting about it until I had gathered my thoughts on this — I actually felt emotional on the day (1st Oct) — it’s been a wild ride — of course, I’m proud but also reflective — and...
Skin Picking & the Power of Sharing!
I've known two things for a long time. Firstly, I have always picked or clawed at my skin - sometimes wasting hours at a time doing it until I felt 'done'. I put this down to me being nervy or a worrier. Secondly, I masked it by wearing make-up, by convincing myself...
Wanted: Anxious Accountants!
If you are heading to the fantastic Accountex 2019 at ExCel London in May - I'll be delivering my Keynote Seminar 'Talking Anxiety' on Day 2 (Thursday) - 1400 in the 'How To' Theatre! In it - I will be sharing my experience based learnings on managing Anxiety in Life...