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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Queen Elizabeth will celebrate her platinum jubilee next year. That’s 70 years of shaking hands, cutting ribbons and making her subjects feel special. I’ve wondered…
Rejection or opportunity? What to do with a ‘no’.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outside my local shopping centre there was a young man begging. I’d always stop to chat to him and pat his little dog. Benjamin had…
Getting the fit right
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I have three sections in my wardrobe. The first is full of the things that fit me well, make me feel comfortable and work in…
You can’t whistle a symphony
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“You can’t whistle a symphony. You need the whole orchestra”. H.E. Luccock I miss live music. Lockdowns have left me craving the thrill of being…
The cycle of frustration in corporate partnerships
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My dog is full of energy and constantly on the lookout for new entertainment. When she’s had enough of squeaky toys, she chases her tail.…
Taking the F word out of partnerships
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My son was an early reader. At kindergarten he devoured letters and numbers and knew his favourite books by heart. It made it tricky to…
A glimpse of the future
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What will you tell the next generation about COVID 19? Imagine you’re settled in your comfy armchair on your 80th birthday, surrounded by kindergarten kids.…
Lighting the fire: leadership for corporate partnership success
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Managers light a fire under people. Leaders light a fire in people” Kathy Austin Anthropologists talk about the importance of the chief in primitive times.…
3 ways to help corporates connect with conscious consumers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’m getting lessons in conscious consumerism from my 19 year-old daughter. Recently we headed to our local shopping centre for a mum and daughter afternoon…
5 things to make a submission stand out
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are ways to stand out that are memorable and ways that are best avoided. My brother was on his way to the office to…
Overcoming the hurdles of a federated model
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever participated in Tough Mudder? It’s a crazy fitness challenge with all kinds of obstacles to overcome. Personally, I’ve never felt the urge…
Messing with their heads- using behavioural science to win partnerships
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever tried to train a puppy? It’s a constant challenge to lure them away from chewing your furniture and digging up the garden. …