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I musn’t grumble, especially when there are people far worse off than me.
Sound familiar? I had a suspicion it would. As campaigners and change makers we are acutely aware of the injustice there is in this world

Who are the Change Makers?
Over recent weeks, I’ve been involved in several chats about change makers and how you work out if you are one. As well as being

No one changes the world alone – we change the world together.
So why then do campaigners and change makers often feel that the responsibility for changing the world sits with them – and them alone? When

When you face a setback, what’s your response – frustration, patience or something else?
From time to time we all face setbacks and recently I experienced a painful one. When I’m not coaching there’s a good chance I’ll be

What’s your value and who defines it?
Recently, I went through an experience which made me question my value – and it got me thinking about what personal value is and who

How gratitude can improve wellbeing
I’ve always considered myself to be a grateful person – I take the time to say thank you to others for their efforts and I

Are you calling time on Covid-19 bingo?
We’re four weeks into lock down and I’m wondering how many of you have: made a sourdough starter, become a yogi, mastered whipped coffee, become

Compassion must be part of our response to Covid-19
Covid-19 is causing suffering on a global scale – families are losing loved ones, while essential workers are putting their lives at risk to help

Social distancing, fear and kindness
We’re a week into the strict measures to keep us all safe from Covid-19 and I’m beginning to get comfortable with social distancing. At the

Is resilience a shield to protect you from setbacks or a bag of resources?
When I think about resilience an image pops into my head. It’s a person in armour, with a shield out in front of them, protecting

Want to coddiwomple?
As we get closer to 2020 many of us begin to think about our goals for the year – whether you call it a resolution,

What’s awareness without action?
A strong part of my own identity is as a campaigner/activist/slightly rebellious person. Whichever label you attach to it I’m someone who takes action to