Category: Living

Listening to what you want to hear

You take off your shoes and ask for your size, you get a pair of comfortable and snazzy bowling shoes and you are almost ready to play. The assistant at the bowling all says one word that changes everything… Yesterday I went bowling with Kate, we were both excited […]

A drawing of my mind

This is a drawing of my mind. One evening I returned from work with a lot on my mind. I decided to return to my childhood roots of putting pen to paper for a period of concentrated drawing. A slightly meditative process as pointed out by a Monk I sat […]

The power of collective clapping

As Jessica Ennis prepared for the long jump in the 2012 Olympics, the crowd urged her toward success. The familiar clapping began. Starting slowly and gradually speeding up as she was about to take off. This kind of support is to be expected in Athletics finals. Especially when there is a Gold […]

PROJECT: The world’s most inspiring dance

A movement that is sweeping the globe, teaching us all how to deal with the unexpected, embrace all challenges, seek adventure and live harmoniously together. A profoundly inspirational idea, expressed through a fun, simple dance. Amongst the high of Awesomeness Fest (a personal development retreat for entrepreneurs) and partying on a […]

3 ways to channel frustration

Last week I had coffee with Lisa who worked with me as an intern. She’s a super motivated, talented graduate, ready for a new challenge and to throw her energy into the working world. She’d got a really cool opportunity to go and do a slightly better paid internship […]

Make time to sleep

Sleep is beautiful A time to treasure A chance for you mind to catch up – And your body to savour Your eyes will rest And deep you will go To a land of thoughts – You may just remember Important it is For your body and mind […]

‘I am Awesome’ experiment takes off

On my way to Awesomeness Fest in Thailand, a transformational event for entrepreneurs and leaders, I did something epic on my journey there… For one of the evenings of entertainment we were required to being a Cabaret outfit. I went to the fancy dress store and ended buying a beautiful purple top hat to match my […]