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Mountains for the Mind
Last week I was featured in the Mountains for the Mind blog. Mountains for the Mind promote the benefits of being outside for better mental health. In my story, I talk about the mini-retreats I take to the Lake District twice a year and the benefits they give me in...
Beneath the Iceberg: A whole system co- inquiry into Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Organisational Practice (OD)
In April 2018 Jess Taylor and I were invited to host and lead a parallel track session at the annual ODN Europe conference. I was delighted that Jess Taylor invited me to co-facilitate this space with her. This blog is aimed to provide you with some insight into my...
2018 reflections: 10 life lessons that I have learnt
Another year is almost over, and so I am beginning to reflect on the year, and sharing with you 10 life lessons based on my life experiences over the last 18 months. There have been several, but here are my top 10 life lessons. Some of my lessons seemed to chime with...
Create a simple and robust equality audit in 7 easy steps
Over the years, in the course of my work, I have found ways to make any audit effective. My experience has shown me that this requires a simple formula that can be understood and repeated over a specific time scale. Here is a basic, step-by-step process that I have...
6 ways to help you reduce resistance to change
In my professional experience and even personally, I have found that not everyone embraces change. Some fear it because familiarity is comfortable and they want to maintain the status quo. For others, revelling in the past can be a much safer position of power....
They said it couldn’t be done!
An ode to all LinkedIn connections who have attempted something new and have been doubted by others - enjoy. They said it could be done Somebody said that it couldn't be done, But she with a chuckle replied That "maybe it couldn't," but she would be one Who wouldn't...
The pros and cons of gossip
The art of gossip has always fascinated me. Over the years gossip has received a bad rap but it is this richly deserved? My own beliefs have been founded on gossip being the preserve of the idle. The Social Psychologist and Associate Professor Robb Willer, Co Author...
What are the benefits of a personal vision?
The organisational vision. There are many global companies with a set of values and a carefully chosen vision which many of us know and love and therefore use their services. Examples of global brands are: BBC, British Airways, Pepsi, Apple, NHS England,Coca-cola and...
Does a ritual work for you?
Rituals are an interesting concept which have become more apparent to me during this festive season. Many people from all walks of life and for various reasons undertake some form of ritualistic behaviour and in some cases this can be viewed with cynicism. There is...
Who is helping to pull your wagon?
Image by bplanet I am sure that many of you who have achieved either personally or professionally through life's journey have done so with the support of others through either emotional support, advice, guidance or in other ways. Hitching a free ride! image by...
What are the benefits of waiting?
“It is very strange that the years teach us patience - that the shorter our time, the greater our capacity for waiting.” ― Elizabeth Taylor, A Wreath of Roses It has been said that 'Time waits for no man'. Waiting is one of those softer skills often ignored and little...
7 killer ways to beat procrastination
If your like me there are times where you may have experienced procrastination. This can be viewed as negative but not so. If your feeling anxious, tired then its not a good time to tackle an important. During my working career I have adopted a number of tried and...