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Are Highly Sensitive People Wired to Make Good Decisions? Nov 15, 2024

I’ve been researching the question - is there a role for using intuition in making business decisions?

The conclusion is a resounding Yes, with a study in 2021 showing that using intuition in conjunction with data is more effective and quicker than using data analysis alone....

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When your ambition says GO but your body says NO Nov 15, 2024

 

What happens when you hear the word 'Resilience'?


If you're anything like me, you may get a clenching sensation in your belly - I've been told to 'Stop being so sensitive and grow a thicker skin!' and 'Just get over it', far too often for it not to leave an imprint.

I suspect I'm not alone....

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The Eyestorm Speaker Event Nov 04, 2024

I took part in a wonderful initiative in December 2023, run by the marvellous Mi Elfverson of The Vlog Academy -  the Eyestorm Speaker Event.

I was one of fourteen brave women on the program who had opted to speak at the event. Our talks spanned near death experiences to...

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The Quiet Strength of Leadership - Podcast interview Nov 04, 2024

 

I recently had the great honour of being interviewed by David Hall for his Quiet & Strong Podcast. If you have the slightest doubt about Introverts and Highly Sensitive People making great leaders, have a listen here.

In this  conversation, I encourage listeners to embrace their...

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Standing In My Power Jan 19, 2022

Weeks of learning & training culminate in this – will I be able to do it.. or not?

My heart thuds against ribcage, threatening to burst out of my chest. Sickening nausea in the pit of my stomach rises, turning to salty, bitter bile in the back of my throat. In my brain, a cacophony of...

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How I Lost My Voice Jan 19, 2022

With an almighty CRASH, a thousand knives, forks & spoons skitter across the floor, bouncing & shooting off in all directions.

1978, Garfunkel’s, London. Waiting for a table with my family, playing the clown, ‘showing off’. Impersonating Fonzie from Happy Days.

My...

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Late for School...Again Jan 19, 2022

Frustrated cries wind their way down the stairs to assail me. My shoulders tense, rising 2 inches to greet my ears. I sigh, my heart dropping with my out breath.

8.30am Monday, a school day. ‘Not again!’ flashes through my mind.

My chest tightening, irritation snapping at my...

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