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2020 - how to review and reflect on this year, ready for 2021!
And so we prepare to say “so long and farewell” to 2020… As this year draws to a close, and we wind down towards a well-earned rest over the Christmas period, I’m making time for my annual review - a chance to reflect on the year just gone, to gain…
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2019 - how to reflect on and be inspired by this year ready for 2020!
And so 2019 almost draws to a close… As we switch on our out of office replies, and switch off our laptops for a well-earned break, I’m taking some time to reflect on the year just gone, to have more clarity around my achievements, my successes, my ‘things-I-could-have-done-better’ and much,…
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10 Things I’m Loving Right Now: June 2019
It’s been a while since I shared some of the things that are currently inspiring me. Whether it’s people, books, music, TED talks, it’s all here! I hope some of them inspire you too. 1. A couple of weeks ago I went to see Mary Portas in conversation as part…
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Let’s talk about: COMPETITION
“But what if you’re just inspiring and priming the next generation of competitors?” she asked, after I told her about my part time lecturing position. It’s a valid point. It’s all too easy when you’ve worked hard for success to want to sit on top of your cloud like a…
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Let’s talk about: SUCCESS
Can we talk about success for a minute? What does success mean to you? Success is a funny old word isn’t it? It’s a word that can make us feel elated, excited, motivated, or it can make us feel awkward, boastful, and sometimes even unworthy. When we’re busy dreaming big…
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Looking back on 2018 - how and why I’m reviewing my year
Happy Winter Solstice! 2018 has been an incredible year of growth and personal development. But sometimes we get so caught up in the next goal, the next big job, that next milestone, that we can feel like we’re not really progressing. Sometimes it’s only when you stop and look back…
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10 Things I’m Loving Right Now
Recently on Instagram I’ve started a monthly ‘5 things I’m loving right now’ post, but I thought over here on my blog I’d do an extended ‘10 things I’m loving right now’, you lucky lot! Think of this is the director’s cut! So, here are 10 things that might be…
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What advice would you give your younger self?
This July means it’s five years ago since I graduated [insert huge gasp of shock here]. There were times at university when I seriously questioned whether I was good enough and whether I was really cut out for this. I didn’t want to move away from home and I was…
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Barnum Humbug: life and business lessons from The Greatest Showman
© 20th Century Fox Last week I treated myself to a little self-care time by going to see ‘The Greatest Showman’ at the cinema. What a wonderful piece of film - I’m STILL buzzing from it. Inspired by the rise and fall and rise again of the controversial circus impresario…
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Stepping out of your comfort zone
David Bowie once said, “If you feel safe in the area you’re working in, you’re not working in the right area. Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth. And when you don’t feel…
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Why personal branding is SO important
Why is personal branding photography so important for building your business? Personal branding photography is marketing YOU – it’s all about celebrating the very best of you and your business. You want to share your talents and passions with the world, to show your ideal clients what it means to…
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Inspired by Steve Judge’s amazing story
Image Source: www.triathloninspires.com When it comes to writing blog posts, someone once told me to, “write about what inspires you.” Well I was certainly inspired after meeting Steve Judge at a networking event a few days ago. Told that he may never walk again after a near-fatal car accident in…