Time Out

It has been a purposeful and enjoyable week. Eight events working with people all over the world from our dining room. Today’s purpose had a difference. The pursuit of nature, on Britain’s highest beach and our favourite picnic spot for lunch. Purpose is not just about work. It is about making the most of whatever… Continue reading Time Out

Balance

So, how was your first week of 2022? My ten-day break ended with four sessions on my first day ‘back’. A great, intense way to start the year. The rest of the week was more sedate, with an even spread of delivery, design and meetings. Last week got me thinking about balance. The importance of… Continue reading Balance

Smaller World

My world feels physically smaller, yet bigger, these days. I’m no longer an expert in transport timetables, hotel and sandwich chains. That knowledge is now applied to sourcing the best independent locally sourced food. Work is all over the world, even though I run everything from our dining room table. Despite hardly travelling and meeting… Continue reading Smaller World

Breathing Space

One of the many things I’ve learned in the past 18 months is that you don’t have to be travelling all the time to be, and feel, busy. Working from home, there are thankfully many clients to serve and even more events to deliver. My virtual work tends to be in smaller chunks, with a… Continue reading Breathing Space

The Unexpected

One of the best pleasures in life is the unexpected. The people we meet, the opportunities that emerge, the great things we notice. Working from home means that on an unexpectedly hot, sunny morning, we get a great walk, with a hazy view over the firth and a selection of washed-up wood, including a weathered… Continue reading The Unexpected

What we Love

One of the better things to come out of the pandemic has been noticing how many of us have started, or re-discovered, doing things we love. The small things that matter, like being in nature, more time with loved ones, knowing more about our local area, or a hobby. Right now, it’s more important than… Continue reading What we Love

That Was the Year that Was

This time last year, I decided I was going to drink more…….water. And work more from home. The first one was easy, the second one….well, let’s just say I didn’t want it to happen the way it did. You can’t sugar-coat unnecessary illness and death. My heart goes out to everyone affected. My short, very… Continue reading That Was the Year that Was