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Andy Dunn

Struggling to connect…

  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. […]

Testing your Dreams

  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 […]

Thank you for my coffee shop office

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 […]

Always somewhere better…

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 […]

The gift of improvising

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 […]

How to sell ideas

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 […]

How to Plan, with Purpose

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 […]