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So I recently went through the interview process to be a volunteer at our local Citizens Advice Bureau. The process went well and I was offered the role which entailed one full day per week in the local offices learning about the services and then, via much training...

It was the thumping dance music which first made me want to be part of it. Then it was seeing the high energy movement of the class following Pete like he was the Pied Piper.  It was as if they were one, not about 20 women sweating profusely! I used to...

So, having just come back from my first French Conversation Circle meeting for this term, I feel inspired to write to you about the word 'Enough'. I've missed 3 classes this term.  Week 1 was the Gathering I hosted in London and then 2 weeks of being a bit...

How long does it take you to bounce back after a bit of a shock or something going off or not right?   Personally and professionally It can often floor you and, depending on your ability to keep going - and to a degree bring a bit of Taylor Swift into...

One of the best things about organising and event, a gathering, a party is getting ready and making the venue welcoming.  That's my take anyway. I love thinking about how those coming will feel, what they'd want to know in advance to be comfortable and...

A number of clients are on the move. They've found a new role - or it came after them.  They've decided enough and "I'll back myself" and resign then find something else. Whatever your reason for moving on, there’s always something to be grateful...

One of my friends bought me a notepad recently which ie entitled "Things I Can't Say Out Loud In Meetings". Whilst it's a normal lined notepad it has, at the bottom of every other page, something you could say in meetings. You know those meetings which...

I'd been growling on about something to Snowy saying things like "I can't believe xyz didn't get back to me" or "how rude of abc to ignore blah blah it's so disappointing"...when he reminded me of the phrase I've been using for years. It's ironic to drink...

Such a simple phrase and so very magical too.  It's as if you say "Abracadabra" to someone but - crucially - without saying it! Hear me out... When someone's explaining something to you and wanting some input from you (same at home as at work) it's very easy to...

When new client Larry told me he was struggling in his new role I had a feeling he was being unnecessarily tough on himself. We started working together to get him up to speed in his new role and focus on where he can add the most value the quickest.  So far,...