Why I'm pausing these daily emails
Published: Mon, 04/01/24
This afternoon, I’m taking a train to Heathrow Airport to catch a flight to Doha. Once I land, I’ve got 45 minutes to jump onto a connecting flight to…
Following Fulfilment
“Do you have better tools to deal with work now?”
Published: Thu, 03/28/24
Since my return to Lloyds Bank in October, I’ve indulged in a few coffee catch-ups with colleagues I knew from the less than golden olden days. i.e.
What I've learnt writing 400 daily emails
Published: Wed, 03/27/24
This is the 400th daily email I’ve sent since I started my newsletter in June 2022. A momentous occasion indeed! (*pops open the champagne*) When I…
The secret to giving a smashing, no-sweat work presentation
Published: Tue, 03/26/24
A short story from the recent history books: (maybe 7 or 8 years ago, can’t remember e actly) This was back in the first iteration of my Lloyds Bank…
The case against therapy
Published: Mon, 03/25/24
Before I dive in, let me say this: I worked with a therapist for 18 months. And I think it did some good. So I’m not “anti-therapy”. Nor would I ever…
Who my mentor is (and why I'm telling you)
Published: Fri, 03/22/24
Let’s rewind the clock to December 2022. On one of my daily dalliances on LinkedIn, I came across an advert for a program called Creating the…
The downsides of a list-driven life
Published: Wed, 03/20/24
It’s Monday, 8.22am. I’m running late for the office. Again. As my hand hits the front door of my flat, a feeling bubbles up inside me. I stop. It’s…
Pulling the plug
Published: Tue, 03/19/24
An email rolled in from a reader yesterday, responding to my fa machine nostalgia: (not sure she wants me to mention her name) My first thought within…
Fax machine nostalgia
Published: Mon, 03/18/24
I’m running a series of Mindset Workshops for colleagues in my wider team at Lloyds Bank. Last week’s topic was state of mind. And as we discussed and…
I did say!
Published: Fri, 03/15/24
On Monday, I closed the doors to my Last Chance Saloon No-Brainer Coaching Bonanza. On Tuesday, an email dropped into my inbo . It was from a reader,…