Big school looms ahead!
May 24, 2019
The last half-term of the academic year is already upon us and, with my little nephew, Amaan, soon to move to ‘big school’, I can’t help but remember my own first day at secondary school, back in the […]
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Imposter Syndrome
May 17, 2019
We all feel out of our depth from time to time, anxious about a presentation or an important meeting, or feel momentarily overshadowed by an overly ambitious colleague – all of which is perfectly normal. The odd bout […]
Reaching boiling point?
May 10, 2019
We’ve all suffered a touch of burnout, all experienced a mental wobble or two – losing a job, divorce, family illness, bereavement – any of these can age the brain by up to four years! Chronic stress is now […]
Skipping for May Day!
May 3, 2019
As the first spring bank holiday weekend arrives, how about a quick rewind back to your school days when some of you may have been dancing round the maypole (!?!), or better still, watching the movie, Rocky! The wellness […]
Addicted? No way!
April 26, 2019
Think ‘addict’, and substance abuse usually springs to mind. A new wave of cravings could be just as damaging to our wellbeing, so read on if you want to learn more…… Although the so-called ‘modern’ addictions, such as sex, gambling, and even exercise […]
Good Food for Good Friday!
April 19, 2019
As we approach the end of Lent, having hopefully given ourselves a period of rest from the over-indulgence that can sometimes be seen as the norm, I wonder what foods we could consider getting our fill of this Easter, instead of too much chocolate?? Phrases […]
Energy Hygiene
April 12, 2019
As I embark on an exciting, new beginning this spring (with Monte Carlo beckoning in July! …. more on this another time!?!), I feel the time is right for me to share with you, why clearing our energy […]
The needs of the many……
April 5, 2019
Situations crying out for leadership are easy to find. Focusing on the precise need that will bring about productive change, however, well that is another matter, entirely. As we begin to assess what is required, we soon discover that a ‘need’ is very different from […]
A woman’s work……
March 29, 2019
Women have better access to education and career opportunities than ever before, and with advances in healthcare, this means we can expect to live even longer. Whilst this may be true, women still seem to be the ones shouldering […]
More than just a breath of fresh air, this spring?
March 22, 2019
It was Thoreau who wrote, “We need the tonic of the wilderness……we can never have enough of nature.” I must say, I agree with him: if only we could bottle the benefits of the countryside! Evidence is […]