The new academic year always brings with it a sense of new beginnings, a bit like January does, but with a slightly different rhythm. Working in education means that my life has been structured around the academic calendar for many years, and in recent times that has also been coupled with the commitments of being…
Category: growth
Blog: Do What Makes You Happy
Last weekend, I did something just for me. It wasn’t logical. It wasn’t sensible. It wasn’t cheap. But it made me incredibly happy. And honestly, that’s the whole point. A few weeks ago, I found myself gutted at the idea of missing out on something special. Oasis at Wembley Stadium. My favourite band. One of…
Blog: Finding Light in the Storm: A Gentle Reminder to Cherish the Right People
Over the past few months, I’ve experienced what can only be described as a real roller-coaster of emotions. It’s been a period marked by personal challenges, emotional upheaval, and deep introspection. While I’m not yet ready to share the details, and perhaps I never will be, I wanted to share the emotional learning that has…
Blog: Sometimes the Way Forward Starts with a Step Back
Sometimes, the bravest and wisest thing we can do for our wellbeing is to take what might appear to be a step backwards. We live in a world that constantly praises progress, momentum, and visible success. But real growth doesn’t always look like a straight line. In fact, some of the most important changes in…
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