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Trip report: A week walking Hadrian’s Wall
A long-distance walk in the footsteps of the Roman army, coast to coast, across the north of England. Hadrian’s Wall is a brilliant challenge.
In defence of argument and debate
Healthy, constructive debate results in better creative and organisational performance. People that are prepared to challenge the status quo should be celebrated.
Dr Martin Luther King: "I have a dream"
A speech from almost 60 years ago to the US nation is as relevant today as the day it was delivered. That’s shameful.
Lockdown letter: brainstorming second order COVID-19 effects
As lockdown is released it will create a wave of second order effects. We’ve an opportunity to create a better future.
Lockdown letter: fraying at the edges
The UK has reached lockdown fatigue. COVID-19 is exposing differences in values in society. We need an exit plan that enables us to co-exist with the virus.
Lockdown letter: Zoom fatigue, checking in with Maslow and future plans
Day 46 in lockdown. This is my sixth letter. It’s become a form of weekly therapy.
Lockdown letter: Communities respond to an inequitable crisis
The crisis is having a devastating impact on financial capital but has led to a huge rise in social capital.
Lockdown letter: humanising business and media
In celebration of the humanising effect that the crisis is having on business and media. Thank you to the influencers and journalists that are helping us along the way.
The crisis gets personal
Domestic disputes, worklife chaos, hyper connectivity fatigue and planning for Q4 2020 and 2021.
Personal resilience
COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on physical health. But once the pandemic is more controlled, its impact on mental health will reveal itself.
Virtual fallacies, humblebrags and what comes next
Continuing the search for the new normal and what comes next. A dry COVID19 crisis was never really an option.
Muddling through the COVID-19 crisis: celebrating human spirit and ingenuity
I’m muddling through the COVID-19 crisis, just like you, but I am starting to think about what might come next.
Remembering Dr Roger Hayes
The public relations industry has lost one of its foremost thinkers and doers.
Personal resilience in a time of crisis
It’s tough out there, really tough, do your best and know that everyone is feeling the same. I headed for a long walk on the beach yesterday.
Basket Brigade fundraiser: please help provide a food hamper to those in need at Christmas
It’s that time of year again. If you’ve found my blog helpful over the past 12 months please consider donating to families in need at Christmas.
Thank you Vuelio for nurturing the UK’s growing digital influencer community
You’re reading the blog of the top Comms and PR Online Influencer of the Year.
Help support foodbanks and food poverty by starting in your local community
Here are ways that you can help tackle food poverty and the issues raised by the film I, Daniel Blake.
Foodbank fundraiser: a local story of food poverty
Please help support a fundraising effort for my local foodbank in Newcastle.
Foodbank fundraiser: please help tackle UK food poverty at Christmas
More people than ever before in the UK are expected to use food banks this Christmas. I’d appreciate your help raising money for my local food bank in Newcastle.
How running changed my career and life
RESET by David Sawyer is a guide for life. It’s part self-help and part autobiography for anyone seeking financial independence and purpose in their family and work life.