The summer solstice is arguably my favourite day of the year. I may not be banging a drum and frolicking around Stonehenge with a bunch of hippies, but I take it as a day to…

The other day, I was doing my usual post-work doom scroll through social media, reviewing posts from friends, reading headlines of articles published by the New York Times and SF Chronicle, and catching up on…

The work of PR and comms specialists has evolved in recent years to include new formats. But among the abundance of options to choose from when putting a message out into the world, such as…

Earth Day comes as a timely reminder of the urgent need to care for our planet—but it’s also an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and find gratitude. While planting trees and picking up litter are…

In February I went skiing with my family. It was a salutary experience, reminding me that I am not as young, fit or flexible as I once was.  And yet I still bring something to…

Schlepping into the city is a grind that the winter months do little to improve. Why train operators struggle to deliver on time is seemingly one of life’s great mysteries, caught out as they so…

Half of adults in the UK don’t regularly read for pleasure* and while the importance of reading is often highlighted in children, adults sometimes forget how powerful picking up a book can be – whether…

Brand reputation is an intangible asset for organisations. Similar to other attributes like top talent or intellectual property, quantifying its significance is challenging for companies. However, when it all goes wrong there’s nothing abstract about…

Imagine being told you could save a life. That was what faced me when I got a call earlier this year telling me that I was a match for stem cell donation.  Initially, my head…

What is it with companies, especially in the insurance market, and capital letters? Here is a taste from a website from a well-known Lloyd’s insurer: We have a number of underwriting teams… each specialising in…

After several years of remotely supporting colleagues attending the (re)insurance meeting in Monte Carlo, this year we finally had the opportunity to attend in person for the first time. As people who need quiet time…

It has taken me years to write this blog. Why, you ask? Because every time I’d sit down to write it, I would go on the biggest rant of my life. As someone who spends…