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Yes, learning is hard. But do it anyway.

It seems popular, these days, for coaches and consultants to talk about 'continuous learning' or the 'learning organisation'. Learning is like sex - everyone nods knowingly when it is being talked ab...

I can't write about colonialism or the Commonwealth

I've been trying, without success, for the last month to write a blog post on the curse of colonialism and the abomination that is the Commonwealth. As I explore my thoughts and organise them into so...

I finally get Trump

From the moment Donald Trump threw his hat into the US presidential campaign back in June 2015 until his controversial win in November 2016, I've experienced a range of emotions from hilarity, incredu...

"Negotiating sex is rather difficult"

Even if you don't read this post, go watch this: http://www.bbc.com/news/av/stories-42171536/world-hacks-the-secret-ring-helping-women-protect-themselves-from-hiv There is so much in the western medi...

Day 1: I am Rohingya #51Days

Today as part of my #51days act of solidarity, I shall change my twitter profile to 'I am Rohingya" The Rohingya are an ethnic group that live in Myanmar - formerly Burma - they are mostly Muslims i...

51 days of solidarity and advocacy.

There are 51 days until Christmas 2016. For each of those days,I will change my name on Twitter to reflect a cause I want to support and bring some attention in a small way. Why? There is so much wro...

I am tired.

I'm tired, very very tired of trying to build startups. So very tired of starting from scratch with every idea. Of the hustling and the hacking.  I'm tired of hearing people saying 'No' and the 'Oh ...

I'm delighted by...Shade Station

What: Prescription glasses, Prescription Sunglasses online When: 28th June 2016 Address/Website: http://shadestation.co.uk 5 things that delighted me: Huge choice of prescription specs - I wanted w...

My Camino is over for now. I walked 255 km for ME/CFS

In January 2016, I committed to take my dog - Maya - on a really long walk and I committed to use the walk to raise money and awareness for more investment into the medical conditions: Myalgic Encepha...

I walked 15 km today for Julia and Mandie

Today is my last day of the Camino long walk. For Julia and Mandie Chapman. "I never understood M.E. until I had it. It's like being sick in reverse.. the usual things to do to feel better don't...

Today I walked 24 km for Jennifer Dendor

"The frustration of not being able to scratch an itch, or turn over in bed as your body felt like it was made of lead, was gut wrenching." Here is Jennifer's story of how she manages a family with...