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Cycling and me….

I loved my bike. She is expensive and goes by the name Stallion (I believe she may be gender fluid in that regard). She is fast and turquoise and we have cycled 46 miles...

The Marathonette Therapy Run

On Sunday I am running a half marathon. One of my running tribe has renamed this the marathonette. It’s not half anything, it is a bl**dy race, all of its own. It is after...

Father Christmas: A Good Idea

As a communications professional I have a duty and responsibility under the CIPR Code of Conduct to tell the truth.

Investing in yourself, others and the future. Part two

Investing in others I have written often about the amazing inspiration that came from my maternal grandmother.  She was a feminist, a campaigner, the owner of hats, gloves, handbags and shoes in every hue...

Running a business and running for headspace

I have written extensively about how running has changed my life.  I am delighted that Mel Bound the CEO and Founder of This Mum Runs (TMR) is going to be leading an interactive session...

On the Tenth Day of Christmas: Camaraderie

Today’s blog on the tenth day is from Sinead Doyle, someone I have been delighted to get to know over the last five years or so; I have had the privilege of trips to...

On the Ninth Day of Christmas: Change

Today is all about change.  I am delighted to welcome the CEO of the Taylor Bennett Foundation, Sarah Stimson.  I’ve got to know Sarah over the last four or five years and when I...

On the Fourth Day of Christmas: Choice

Julie Jupe and I met through the South West regional committee of the Chartered Institute of PUblic Relations.  We meet for dinner (not nearly often enough) with two other committee members and have formed...

On the Third Day of Christmas: Character

Jeremy Hamer and I first met a few years ago working on a large strategy project for a client.  I liked him immediately, I was not at all surprised to learn he was a...

On the Second Day of Christmas: Confidence

Valentina Kristensen and I first met on the stage of an awards do.  I was President of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and Val had just won Young Communicator of the Year, I...

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