BBC CWR hosted a £10 million employment campaign this month to support those made redundant through Covid and I joined them on the last day to chat with Sandra Godley on top tips for finding new work. As one of the founders of technology company The Emerald Group and West Midlands Policy Lead for the […]
Despite the circumstances, it was a pleasure as always to be a guest on local BBC Radio CWR talking to Phil Upton about how different industry sectors have had opposing ‘feast or famine’ experiences through the Covid crisis. As we are all aware, many companies in sectors like hospitality are really struggling; whereas other areas […]
Originally published in November 2017, here are my reflections on making the culture of digital thrive
Originally published in February 2018, Warwickshire continues to have a crucial role to play in creating content for future audience demand
NC500 – Day Four 156 miles travelled and 27, 014 steps We were up early on the fourth day (the result of sunrise into our car windows!) and JD had slept surprisingly well on his first car camp experience. We do nearly fall out though when I am trying to get ready and he’s moving […]
NC 500 – Day Three 70.5 miles travelled and 21,343 walking steps Our third day began with gale force winds and the first real test of our new walking boots. Following a couple of Old Pulteneys the night before, I had found what I thought was the route to the Whaligoe Steps – thanks to […]
Day Two Miles Travelled: 173 We started our second day with a morning stroll to Ben Nevis. We were sorely tempted to climb it, but I hadn’t allowed for the seven to nine hour ascent and descent time on my spreadsheet, so instead we soaked up the energy and the scenery (as well as […]
I have always enjoyed the comfortable, familiar holiday. In my blog The Hygge Life, I write about my sister-in-law and her travel adventures with a tinge of jealousy. I wanted to seek my own adventure but the lack of stable ground in my everyday life meant I craved security when away from the grind. Until […]
My sister-in-law writes a travel blog. It’s a really good read. Her and my brother have a real sense of adventure. They travel to exotic places and do exciting things. Safari. Scuba dive. I read the blog and see the photos and wonder why I have no desire for the same adventures. I realise now […]
If someone were to ask me which of my skills I use most often I would say my ability to translate communication. And I don’t mean from Japanese to English. I mean from operational to visionary. From technical to creative. Often from male to female. Always from mind to heart. I am on the Board […]