#Theweekthatwas @ 10/05/2026
Preparation for a loved one's death can never prepare you for their death
#Theweekthatwas @ 03/05/2026
People hardly take a long hard honest look at themselves unless and until they feel stuck, hit a wall or face a crisis
#Theweekthatwas @ 26/04/2026
Confidence doesn't come from knowledge or degrees, it comes from action
Capable. But only when it's comfortable.
Parent-teacher interviews this afternoon. Both kids doing well. No bombshells.
But two moments from the drive home have stayed with me - and they have very little to do with school. One child who moves the goalposts depending on who flatters the comparison. Another who excels with the training wheels on… and shuts down the moment they come off.
Deprioritise people at your peril
When budgets tighten, many organisations cut investment in people first. Training disappears, development stalls and teams are expected to deliver with less.
But what if the very thing being deprioritised is the thing most likely to carry the organisation through?
A reflection on why capability must be invested in intentionally - by organisations, leaders and individuals alike.
#Theweekthatwas @ 05/04/2026
Capturing a community's stories brings multiple canvasses together in simply stunning artistry
#Theweekthatwas @ 22/03/2026
If your eyes are closed when one door closes, be prepared to get knocked in the head by the one that opens
#Theweekthatwas @ 15/03/2026
In life, speed is important but direction is even more important
Don’t rush the season you’re in
There are seasons in life we wish we could fast-forward through. Seasons where plans fall apart, progress slows down and we find ourselves asking questions we never expected to ask.
But not every difficult season is empty.
In this reflection, I explore a simple framework I’ve come to recognise when people navigate challenging seasons through the FELT model.
#Theweekthatwas @ 22/02/2026
There's a big difference between being the leader and showing leadership
You're looking at data all wrong
A single metric rarely tells the full story. Whether in business, leadership, training or faith, data without context can distort more than it reveals.
This reflection explores why patterns matter more than isolated moments - and how understanding purpose changes the way we interpret performance.
#Theweekthatwas @ 25/01/2026
Having responsibility isn't always a choice, taking it always is
#Theweekthatwas @ 18/01/2026
When we allow ourselves to be governed by the scroll, the notifications and the likes, enslavement is inevitable
Sorry, not sorry
A narrow running path. A reflexive “sorry”. And an unexpected reminder about kindness, difference and the quiet ways we apologise for taking up space. In a world that profits from division and disconnection, this reflection explores what it means to lead - and live - from a place of grounded authenticity.
#Theweekthatwas @ 11/01/2026
Just as our bodies can surpass the limits set by our minds, our minds can surpass those set by our feelings and beliefs
Getting truer, not newer
As the masks fall away, what remains of us? Spending time with my mum as she lives with dementia has offered unexpected lessons about honesty, identity and the futility of trying to reinvent ourselves year after year. With 2026 upon us, this reflection invites a different question: less about becoming “better” and more about becoming truer.
#Theweekthatwas @ 28/12/2025
True peace is the kind that can be found in noise and turmoil just as easily as it can be found in silence and stillness
Choosing from what matters
We make decisions every day. Some are small. Others quietly shape the course of our lives.
In this reflection, I explore why decision-making isn’t just about having the right information, but about being anchored in what truly matters.
#Theweekthatwas @ 21/12/2025
If we're not anchored to a vision for our future, we will be blown around like a leaf in the wind