In a mindless attempt to check my Facebook status, I was halted in my tracks. Today I spent several minutes refreshing the browser and turning my 4G on and off. I threw myself into the struggle, temporarily losing myself in the possibility that it would work eventually. […]
I’d always dreamt of being an animator. When I was really young I went to DisneyWorld in Florida. I was really lucky to go a few times in my childhood and watch the animators creating the films. I remember seeing a little bear running around when they […]
Dear coffee shop owners, I’m writing on behalf of all people that are self-employed or work from home. For the authors and writers, designers and actors, consultants and entrepreneurs, we really appreciate your coffee shop being nice to us. I am writing to thank you. Thank you […]
Along on your path The end you can’t see You’re so far along It’s here you must be The sides are so steep You cannot climb out No escape from this journey No reason to doubt The courage is there Your reason is big The reward is far […]
We planned this trip a few months ago. A weekend retreat in the English countryside. A place close enough that meant travelling there was relatively easy, but far enough away to give us the feeling of being away from the hustle and bustle of London life. We found a lovely […]
3 years in a row I’ve been involved in a contest. First year I came 2nd, second year I also came 2nd and this year I won! My over-roaring optimism eventually paid off. Each year I get asked: “How do you do it?” “How do you make teams […]
My first workshop I was somewhere between naive and terrified. I didn’t really know what to expect. I half thought I would be cast onto a stage and expected to deliver a well crafted masterpiece. Those anxious thoughts couldn’t have been further from the truth. 4 years ago […]
One often forgotten component of innovation is pitching. The momentous moment you stand in front of senior directors or investors to get buy in or funding for a project. You have spent hours and weeks in the development of this amazing idea. But as good as the idea […]
You walk in to the supermarket with a shopping list in your hand. It’s scribbled on a small piece of paper. You’ve read the recipe; you know how many you are cooking for. Your mind is focused, no distractions. You get what you came in for and you […]
Yesterday I heard such an inspirational story that I had to share it. Kate’s Story: Doing Impossible Things “As I tell you this story, bare in mind that I am a regular girl from East London and amazing things don’t usually happen to me. When I was at school […]
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