Tag: Support

How I describe depression

Since I recovered from depression I’ve spoken about it more and more. Everytime I meet someone who is struggling with depression or is close to somebody that is, I’m happy to share my personal experience. Last week I explained it like this.. “Imagine a room. On the wall […]

When fear comes, do 3 things

I was sat in front of the computer on the phone to Louise. We were about to host a 3 day event training event. (Global Service Jam). This was a worldwide event, taking place in over 150 cities around the world. We would be responsible for marketing the […]

Please, approve me

Please tell me I am amazing. Please tell me I can be great. Please tell me I am worthy. Please tell me I can do it. Please tell me I need to start. Please tell me I need to speed up. Please tell me you understand. Please tell me how […]

Thrown in the deep end

I wasn’t prepared for this. Just as the session was about to begin, he threw me the PowerPoint clicker and said it was over to me. With a room full of students, there was nowhere to escape to. This is where my education took off. Last week I […]

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 […]