I travel from Norfolk to Kent to see my hygienist – 3 hours for a 30 minute appointment! And I do it 4 times a year. Yes, you read that right – 4 times a year. It’s something that certainly makes people raise their eyebrows – in confusion or contempt, I’m not sure....
Communication
The Quickest Repair In The World
A tiny ‘domestic’ happened at home recently that was accompanied by the smallest and quickest repair in the world. Nothing dramatic. No big argument. No storming out. Just a small slip. One of those moments that could easily have turned into something bigger, if we’d...
My Argument With A Robot (Guess Who Won!?)
This week I’d like to share a story about my argument with a robot.
It wasn’t a fracas of the fun kind. Nor the cute or funny kind.
It was the kind of brawl that makes your shoulders rise and your patience shrink.
It started innocently enough.
I needed a simple answer. A small change on our joint account.
Nothing dramatic. Nothing complex.
We Thought We’d Be The Oldest There (How Wrong We Were!)
We took 2 of our grandsons to a role-play centre recently (and thought we’d be the oldest there).
The kind of place where children can be firefighters, vets, builders or chefs.
Little uniforms. Tiny high-vis jackets. Small hard hats.
Such a genius idea, whoever the inspirator was.
The easiest way to build rapport with ANYONE!
Before I get into todays topic all about the easiest way to build rapport I should let you know that….I slept with my boss last night. True story.
Although in my defence, as you may know, he IS my husband of almost 35 years and also my MD of nearly 25 years, so I guess that’s OK to admit, am I right?
Those of you who’ve been around David & I for any length of time will also know that we are polar opposites.
HELP! I don’t WANT to have difficult conversations with a robot…
Difficult conversations are never anyone’s favourite way to start the week, are they? Yet if you are leading a busy customer facing operation, you know these difficult situations come with the territory – whether they happen F2F, on the ‘phone, through Webchat or...
Workplace Wellbeing – a ‘nice-to-have’ OR a business necessity?
Well, it’s official – workplace wellbeing is NO LONGER a ‘nice-to-have’, it’s a business-critical must-have.
According to Personnel Today’s newly released UK Workplace Wellbeing Report 2025, the wellbeing of our people has become one of the most powerful drivers of productivity, loyalty and retention in today’s post-pandemic world.
Leadership communication: the heartbeat of organisational success
Leadership isn’t just about making decisions – it’s about communicating them in a way that inspires confidence, clarity and cohesion. In fact, effective leadership communication is the heartbeat of any successful organisation. When it’s strong, teams feel connected,...







