Writing, articles, and
thought provoking stuff…
A place for inspiring ideas…
A collection of thoughts are shaping the work I do, and might be useful for you too.
Reflections from coaching rooms.
Things I notice in leadership conversations.
Questions that keep me noodling long after an event, a session, or a conversation.
Some pieces are short.
Some aren’t.
Tis the season to be jolly…
For those of you who celebrate Christmas, I wish you all the fah-la-la-la-la-ing your heart desires. But as you’re doing that, please take a beat to remember that not everyone around you will be celebrating Christmas, and we need to talk about why…
The problem with Lady Hussey and *that* question.
There will be times when we will all be curious to know more about a person we’re talking to. And we very well may want to know where they are from… HOWEVER… We need to be conscious of our motivation behind this curiosity – and what we do with the answers we are given.
What is transphobia?
The world is becoming an increasingly unsafe and hostile place for trans people, and the UK is no exception. So what is transphobia?
How silence can be an ally’s superpower…
Allyship is a verb. It’s about action. But sometimes we can forget that choosing not to do something is also an act of allyship. The work in allyship is about understanding when our voices are and are not required, and knowing that we have the influence and platform to elevate the voices that matter.
How to speak up?
How do we speak up when we see or hear something we feel is wrong? This is always a tricky one to navigate. We understand more, and we want to step up as an ally. But how do we do this?
3 Ways to be Anti-Racist TODAY!
We live in a world now where simply not being racist is not enough to turn the tide. We must move to a position of being actively anti-racist to make real and long-lasting change possible.
Racism: Who benefits?
Racism is a huge issue. It has been centuries in the making, and it is so inter-woven in the fabric of society that a collection of articles isn’t going to revolutionise anything. But it will provide you with a level of understanding, for you to confidently challenge situations that you feel are not ok, and to create open dialogue about how racism shows up in your work, your home and your life.
What white people need to understand about racism
Most white people believe that racism is simply a case of not liking Black or Brown people, saying offensive things, or belonging to certain racist groups or organisation.
Age is only a number… as long as it’s the RIGHT number!
Ageism. It’s time we talked more about the “ism” that will impact ALL OF US.
Understanding the cost of being an Ally.
As with all things that are rooted in real and meaningful change, there can also be an opposite side to allyship, and one we must be prepared for if we are to stay the course when it comes showing up for others who are different to us. Because remember: Allyship; it’s not about us.
5 Steps to a successful Apology
Everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone knows how to give a genuine and meaningful apology.
Gender. Sex. Pronouns.
Gender and Sex: What’s the difference? And what are pronouns anyway?!