Aug 3, 2021My Coaching Journey: Part 1Taking the first step in my coaching career — What is coaching? A coach is someone who helps support a learner to achieve a personal goal. Why do I want to be a coach? I want to be a better leader. The best leaders I know don’t give people the answer, they help you come to the answer yourself. I want to help people succeed and achieve their goals. I…Coaching4 min readCoaching4 min read
Jun 29, 20215 ways working in a digital agency is different to GovernmentMy experience moving from Government to an agency — I left the UK Government in 2020. It was a hard decision. I worked with incredible people and on projects that made a true difference to people’s lives. When the pandemic hit, I found myself burning the candle on both ends. I knew I wanted to try something new. …Digital3 min readDigital3 min read
Jun 28, 2021Tools in your toolboxAs a Product Manager, my role is to set the direction in a digital delivery team. I own the roadmap and balance competing priorities. Sometimes, your team encounters a challenge, problem or opportunity. What if you could apply a tool or technique to help with the situation? Here’s what I…Product Management2 min readProduct Management2 min read
Published inBootcamp·Jun 18, 2021Running a remote ideation sessionGenerating creative ideas to problems. I’ve run ideation workshops in person. One of my favourite techniques to use is the Crazy 8s technique. The creative juices start to flow when you start drawing on paper. In COVID times, we’ve moved to working at home. How do you get that same…Design4 min readDesign4 min read
Apr 14, 2021An ode to films to be buried withMy favourite podcast series is Films To Be Buried With by Brett Goldstein. I think you can learn a lot about a person by the films they like. Sadly, I’m not famous enough to be invited to Brett’s podcast, but that’s not stopping me from writing my own list as…Film8 min readFilm8 min read
Oct 25, 2020Leading during the COVID-19 crisis12 lessons learnt from the digital frontline We need to start a conversation on how we lead during a crisis. It starts by being honest. Only by reflecting will we be able to better equip the leaders of tomorrow. I wrote this blog post to start that conversation. In the…Covid-1911 min readCovid-1911 min read
Jan 26, 2020New York! New York! A week in the Big Apple.New York! One of the most diverse and electric cities in the world. You can do or be anything in New York. It truly lives up to its title as the city that never sleeps. We were in New York in September. One of the best times to visit as…Travel12 min readTravel12 min read
Jan 19, 2020The Italian Dream: a week in the Amalfi Coast and NaplesThe Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The water is crystal blue and the sun scorching. Not to mention, the food and wine is sublime. The trip certainly felt like one long Italian dream. Naples is rough and gritty. Having said that, there’s an…Italy11 min readItaly11 min read
May 25, 2019Can Sony take Nintendo’s handheld gaming crown?Nintendo is dominating gaming. It’s hard not to with the the release of the Nintendo Switch, and genre defining games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Sales of the Switch recently overtook PlayStation 4 in Japan. Creating novel gaming experiences is second nature to Nintendo. They keep…Gaming5 min readGaming5 min read
May 25, 2019A boozy weekend in EdinburghEdinburgh. The capital city of Scotland. Home to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Edinburgh Castle and many cobbled streets! I hope my guide helps you plan the perfect trip! Day 1- Travelling to Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle and Comedy Club It’s easy to get to Edinburgh, especially from London. You can take a train, drive, take a coach, take a sleeper train…Travel4 min readTravel4 min read
