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The importance of being inauthentic. That’s the title of a TEDX Talk in which the presenter, Mark Bowden, asserts that "authenticity is...

According to Confucius, "By three methods we may learn wisdom. First, by reflection, which is noblest; second by imitation, which is...

A second lockdown looms. Whilst ominous, to me it feels a little different to March. At that point I felt panicked, a sense of no-one...

This year's World Mental Health Day comes when life has changed considerably due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have all had to adapt as we...

Summer is here and it’s a great time for getting out in the fresh air, exercising and soothing away some of the stresses and strains that...

A new way of considering Lent which I hadn't thought of before. Losing the false-joys in your life for the real joys...

Picture the scene: you’re lying in a darkened room. There are candles flickering in a mirrored wall. It is 42 degrees centigrade.

Action learning supporting women in HE #NWCIAL2020

Hardly a day goes by without an email arriving in my inbox related to coaching and mentoring. From a staff development perspective it...

An essential activity for teams looking to enhance their efficiency

TAKE 10 TOGETHER The annual global celebration of mental health education, awareness and advocacy is on 10th October 2019. Mental Health...

As a Learning and Development Practitioner, I am passionate about learning being engaging for participants and I enjoy finding different...