I was sitting in Costa first thing Monday morning, lost to my blog week planning thoughts, when a dad walked in, pushing his toddler daughter in a buggy. I watched as the pair of them got their respective latte and babyccino and sat at the table next to mine, her in a high chair that…
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Writing Your Own Story Beyond The Corporation
Quit your corporate job for whatever reason and it’s not just the security of the pay check you lose. Sure, there’s the kudos of your employer’s brand name, and your status conferring job title. But more than that there’s the loss of the whole story of who you are, the role you play and the…
On Fear, Doubt, And Shooting For The Stars Anyway
There’s a theme at the heart of some of the very different stories I’ve heard from my people this week. It’s about wanting to be and do so much more, but holding yourself back. You know the kind of thing I’m talking about. Not pitching for a job that’s got you written all over it…
What I Learned When The Muse Went On Holiday
I had an unexpected attack of writer’s block today. Caught me quite unaware. I sat and tried to magic up a headline and squeeze a few words out anyway, but I was completely stuck. There was a moment of thinking that I was letting myself and my regular Friday readers down by not posting at…
How To Get Paid For Eating Chocolate Cake
I was already mulling over the idea of treating you to a more personal post for the August Bank Holiday weekend. But it was my friend Eleanor who gave me the call to action. Writing about how to earn a crust doing what you love, and picking up on a frivolous comment I’d left about…
The Vocation Myth
Lots of people get sucked into the current new age wisdom that we all have one unique thing we’re called to do in life. They spend years, not to mention thousands of pounds, on the next book, coach or workshop that offers the key to the holy grail. Meantime they feel pretty miserable doing whatever…
A Month of Birthdays
Believe it or not, this blog is a year old this month. And it was my birthday yesterday. As you read this, I’m easing back for a few days, basking in my gratitude for this last amazing year. Join me in a slice of virtual birthday cake and indulge me as I share with you…