My last blog posts were around Christmas last year. I did not plan a long gap. Life simply narrowed, the way it does when something serious starts gathering speed in the background. This is the first anniversary of my neurosurgery.…
There is a ritual at the end of the year that looks like reflection but often turns into self punishment. You collect every mistake and hold it up to the light as if the weight of shame will force improvement…
December has a way of tempting good people into bad commitments. Clients want one more thing before the break. Colleagues hope for a quick favour that will save their week. Family and community life add extra weight to a calendar…
When the Unexpected Becomes the JobWith the latest storm warnings in place, I’m reminded of a week when the weather took centre stage in my work. It’s a reminder that behind the scenes, when the unexpected happens, someone is still…
There’s a scene in The Devil Wears Prada that sticks with me. It’s during one of the big fashion events. Miranda Priestly stands like a queen at court while important guests file in. As each person approaches, her assistants quietly…