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Have you ever got a weird idea stuck in your head? A vision of the future that bears no resemblance to your current reality? I used to get it while I nursed a Sunday hangover watching the London Marathon on TV. “That will be me one day,” a voice whispered, years before I eventually tookContinue reading “5 things being an Avon rep has taught me about business”

In a smoke and beer-filled room in Freshers Week I had a revelation. Angels sang and the clouds parted. I’d discovered the meaning of life… And it was communication. I was about to start a communications degree, so you’d think I’d have held this belief for some time. But I’d been under no illusions, tellingContinue reading “The 5 Ps for creating a strategy narrative”

Is it possible to be ‘over’ Christmas? Have the songs that have been your seasonal soundtrack since the 70s turned stale? Does the prospect of evening after evening of festivities leave a bad taste in your mouth? Has your tree lost its twinkle? This was me about four years ago. After nearly 40 years ofContinue reading “Blue Christmas”

I had a wobble this week. I’m in my second month of freelancing and imposter syndrome had set in. Who did I think I was believing I’d be lucky enough to find new clients, make a decent living, do something I love every day? Then a chance trip to my local library for a half-termContinue reading “In it to win it”

You have to admit – you get a teeny tiny thrill every time a thumb or heart pops up in your social media notifications. Someone has taken the time to read your post … enjoyed it … supports you … and wants you to know. Yay! Compare that with the feeling you get when you realiseContinue reading “Why don’t you like me?”