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  • Starting the year like I would start a long run

    As I sat back down at my desk this morning for the first time this year and was contemplating my intention for the week, I was reminded of an analogy from when I was training for half marathons and getting some long training runs in. Start slow, yep, even slower than that. My reality for…

  • Learning about Lego Serious Play and Coaching!

    Recently I’ve been diving into the world of Lego-based coaching, facilitation, and the concept of Lego Serious Play inspired by meeting the amazing Amale from @thebrickcoach .  An opportunity to combine my passion for coaching and my love of Lego… heck yes! Some things that I LOVE about the idea of using Lego in my…

  • Awesome documentaries to raise your Disability Awareness

    Rising Phoenix – Focusing on the Paralympic games, elite athlete and insiders examine how they impact the global understanding of disability, diversity and excellence. Alex Brooker: Disability and Me – Alex Brooker examines his relationship with his disability. Being Frank: The Frank Gardner Story – BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner explores what it is like…

  • Lockdown Learning – The Ukulele!

    I’ve always loved the island vibe, and the chilled surfy culture that comes with it.  Probably has a lot to do with growing up in North Devon, and solidified in my couple of trips to Hawaii, which were both amazing. I’ve also always been fairly musical. I grew up playing wind instruments, the piano (badly!)…

  • Please help support Disability Snowsport UK’s Urgent Appeal

    Fellow friends who are into snowsports, the outdoors and/or equal opportunities… My beloved Disability Snowsport UK, a disabled snowsports charity, needs our help. Due to the current pandemic situation, indoor snow centres being closed and sporting events not taking place, most of their usual sources of income and funding have stopped. We can help them…

  • End of sabbatical reflections

    So here it is… the end of my 3 month sabbatical, today I return to the land of work. It’s been so good to take a break. Of course I’m very fortunate to be able to do it and not worry about the financing but I really believe that everyone should take an extended break…