I love reading – always have, always will! Little did I know as I walked around the playground with my head stuck in a book at the age of nine, what treasures that process was going to unlock for me in later life. With an innate sense of curiosity fuelling my imagination, I could escape to another place (nod to …
A whole new ball game
It’s only a number One of the factors prompting me to write this blog is the recent report from the IMF concerning the mental/physical health of people of precisely my age. I like to think I’m not obsessed with or fearful of growing old and the decline of faculties in general. In fact, I would say it’s the opposite which …
Never say never
A survey hit the headlines recently and caused controversy, rightly in my view, for suggesting that the age of 57 might be too old to start a new career or indeed be eligible for any kind of new role in the workplace. It’s hard to know where to begin with such a negative thought process, but it’s safe to say …
The importance of words
I have had the pleasure and privilege of working with words, spoken and written, all my life. Because of that I am delighted to take every opportunity I can to share what I’ve learnt from this life-long love of mine. Today I’d especially like to talk about the period since 2017 when I took my Corporate and Executive Coaching Diploma …




