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...
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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...
The One On The Season Ticket!
If you have never heard of Mark Brimson's fantastic Sports Show - The Season Ticket on Duggystone Radio - you should check it out! It's a brilliant mix of Sport, Music & laughter. I was delighted to be the Guest Of The Week on Saturday & really enjoyed being...
The One At Cityparents Accelerator 2019!
I love Speaking in London - it's a great vibe - and given that Mental Health, Anxiety & Adversity are my topics - they are always SO well received & engaged with in that fast paced environment. I have worked with Cityparents for a long time now - they are a...
The One At Bird & Bird!
Last year I had the pleasure of being one of the panellists for Employees Matter at a Mental Health Forum that they had arranged at Bird & Bird LLP in the heart of London. The event was a massive success and I really enjoyed being immersed in their culture and...
The One At Select 74! #TalkingAnxiety
I loved being Guest Speaker for Select 74 at this event...and not just because they laid on chilled beer and canapés either! Held at the Mercure Holland House Hotel in Bristol - Select 74 are a Networking organisation for life and disability underwriting and insurance...
The One at ‘Two Birds’ #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
As I have posted on LinkedIn about previously, I am absolutely delighted to be working alongside Employee Matters. This company is on a mission to improve the personal and professional wellbeing of the UK’s workforce. On Monday - Zoe Sinclair of Employees Matter -...
Talking Anxiety at VWV!
This week I had the great pleasure of #TalkingAnxiety to the good people of VWV (www.vwv.co.uk) - a full service Law Firm in the centre of my hometown Bristol. This came about as I met Rose Walker - VWV's Learning & Development Manager - when I spoke at Weston...