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21 Jun The Trough and the Crest

Posted at 02:19h in Change, Compassion, Emergence, Metaphor, Presence, Wellbeing

I’ve never really trusted the surf. But I invite you to dive in and join me in exploring the poem 'Trough' - remembering the power of the ocean and the power of choice. ...

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Burnt orange background with Cape Gooseberry in foreground, illuminated from within. Image is warm and intimate.

04 Mar Nurturing What is Here

Posted at 02:22h in Change, Compassion, Creativity, Leadership, Place, Presence, Regeneration, Wellbeing

Inspired by an Instagram post, this blog explores unorthodox sources of strength – The power of presence, small moments, beginning where we are and creativity as a force for meaningful change in today’s world. ...

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A young child stands with her back to the camera to the left of image. The rest of the image shows vivid green and red transparent play silks draped and moving in the breeze. Sunshine reflects off the green play silk.

28 Oct Finding Flow

Posted at 19:36h in Creativity, Emergence, Play, Presence, Purpose, Wellbeing

On turning off Tottenham Court Road, and walking two streets back to a churchyard where the serious play happens....

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A handmade blue ceramic bowl with a golden feather painted inside. The background is plain grey-blue.

16 Aug Today, the Work of Leadership is Holding Space

Posted at 12:33h in Change, Compassion, Culture, Leadership, Play, Presence, Trust, Wellbeing

We don’t need leaders who tell us everything’s fine and that they have all the answers. Today, the work of leadership starts with recognising that there is still a lot of grieving to be done and intentionally creating spaces for people to be seen and heard. ...

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Photo of two young children playing on a large fallen tree. They are wearing brightly coloured waterproof and protective clothing and their faces are hidden. In the background is a wall with a large building behind.

29 Mar Childhood Play as a Foundation for Flourishing

Posted at 05:13h in Belonging, Creativity, Play, Presence, Wellbeing

Almost a year ago I wrote about the power of play during crisis. Today I would like to share a personal story about the power of childhood play, and an invitation to consider what makes life meaningful and what children really need to live to their full potential....

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Stock image showing leaves of various colours in a fan-shape.

31 Dec The Seasons of Life are Not Dictated by the Calendar

Posted at 21:51h in Change, Compassion, Emergence, Presence, Wellbeing

A little something I have written about New Year's resolutions, meaningful change and compassion. If you are tired and anxious this New Year's Eve, I hope these words bring you some ease, as they have for me. ...

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A LEGO Serious Play build showing various elements. The baseplate is lying on a timber desk with a white wall behind.

29 Apr Why Play in a Time of Crisis?

Posted at 00:00h in Creativity, Play, Presence, Trust, Wellbeing

Why – in the midst of a global pandemic, and faced with extraordinary change, uncertainty and loss – would anyone think about play?...

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Acknowledgement of Country

I acknowledge the Wurundjeri people on whose unceded land I work and live. I pay respect to their elders past and present, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for their rich cultural and spiritual connection to Country over millennia.