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Stonewall and Pride

Stonewall and Pride 1920 1280 Jack Sandbach

Just before Christmas last year, I had the amazing opportunity to visit New York with my family. It was a whirlwind tour. We were there for just three days so…

The importance of male emotional vulnerability

The importance of male emotional vulnerability 1920 1280 Jack Sandbach

Last year I wrote a blog about my feelings of anxiety in the workplace. I was surprised, but extremely flattered when friends, family and colleagues alike told me how they…

Orwell and censorship

Orwell and censorship 1920 1280 Jack Sandbach

It’s World Book Day, a tradition started by the United Nations in 1995 as a celebration of reading, education, the free press, and copyright. It’s also a day where we…

New Year New Blog…New Me?

New Year New Blog…New Me? 1920 1280 Jack Sandbach

I’ve always liked the idea of new year resolutions. There’s something sincerely inspiring about striving to be better come new year, after the explosive celebratory period of Christmas. Many of…

Ants and the importance of collaboration

Ants and the importance of collaboration 1920 1280 Jack Sandbach

The humble ant, of the order Hymenoptera, are insectoid, six-legged creatures with black or orange exoskeletons. You may have heard of them. An ant on its own is pretty useless;…

The appeal of podcasts

The appeal of podcasts 1920 1280 Jack Sandbach

If you’d told me a year ago that one of the main forms of entertainment I’d be enjoying today would be podcasts, I’d have laughed at you. Podcasts were, until…

Lloyd’s and its royal connections

Lloyd’s and its royal connections 1920 1280 Jack Sandbach

The recent Platinum Jubilee celebrations started me thinking about the connections between our Queen and other members of the royal family with another source of power, prestige, and stability in…

Working with anxiety

Working with anxiety 1920 1280 Jack Sandbach

In the office, many of my colleagues have noticed several strange affectations of mine. I struggle with eye contact, frequently apologise, and perhaps most curiously, often cover my face with…

Face the Music – is ‘face reinsurance’ the next big thing?

Face the Music – is ‘face reinsurance’ the next big thing? 1920 1280 Jack Sandbach

The slap was heard around the world, on 28 March 2022, as comedian Chris Rock was struck across the face by actor Will Smith during the Oscars awards ceremony after…