Mich Bondesio

Issue #101 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion “You have to realise, in times like these, that there have always been times like these ... people have got through it, and you will get through it. You have the opportunity to be heroic and make a difference.” ~ Ryan Holiday - Daily Stoic Hi Reader - Well, for me September was … a mixed bag. After such a lovely summer, it’s been a letdown: health setbacks, tough work decisions, and the daily dose of global “cray cray” all took a toll on my...

Issue #100 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion “Being busy all the time is the enemy of progress.” ~ Justin Welsh Hi Reader - September marks a massive milestone for me: the 100th edition of the Cadence newsletter. It’s been quite a journey since we first started back in 2018. This summer, I ran a little experiment: working 4-day weeks for six weeks, spending my fifth day hiking in the Lake District. This was equal parts research, pleasure, and active rest. The results? Remarkable. My creative...

Issue #99 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion “The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." ~ John C. Maxwell Hi Reader Another month to celebrate, and as the (rainy) British summer ambles on, I’m stepping away from my usual 3:2:1 format to share updates in three areas this month. Before we get there, can you believe I'm on edition 99! This Cadence newsletter started humbly back in 2018, and has been through several iterations until I found the format and publishing cadence that...

Issue #98 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion “Resilience isn’t about becoming who you were. It’s about becoming who you need to be next." ~ Eric Barker Hi Reader It’s time for another monthly missive on business, life, and work and June has been packed with all three! This month, I’ve had the privilege to: Walk in the beautiful Whinlatter Forest, where this pic was taken. Judge small businesses for BIBAs on Tour. Assess MBA student presentations at University of Lancashire. Speak at a Careers...

Issue #97 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion “Being human will always matter.... So while I'll continue using AI tools to amplify my work, my big bet is on people. On the value of connection, judgement, and shared experience." ~ Justin Welsh Hi Reader Was May good to you? Mine was full of creative sparks. From judging the local BIBAs business awards, and soaking up inspiration at the RSA Fellows Festival and the Northern Design Festival, to hiking the Lake District fells (in the rain). I’ve also...

Issue #96 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion “The path to meaningful productivity isn’t about filling every minute of your calendar. It’s about creating the time and space for traction - making progress on what matters most to you.” ~ Jenny Wood Hi Reader Crazy world stuff aside, with public holidays slowing the work rhythm and plenty of sunshine to enjoy, my second quarter so far is running at a far more pleasant and manageable cadence than the first. Hope you've had moments to catch your...

Issue #95 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion “A basic condition of life is the creative adaptation to changing conditions—and you, my friend, are alive and living. Trust in your own (and others’) ability to respond to unforeseen circumstances with inventiveness, playfulness, and ingenuity.”” ~ Mandy Brown Hi Reader So, fellow striver, have you made it past equinox in one piece? On my work front, March has been full of lovely things. From helping to host an International Women’s Day campaign, and...

Issue #94 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion “Give yourself the gift of disruption before it’s given to you.” ~ Brian Solis Hi Reader So glad that the January trial month of 74 days is done and we’re now into the paid subscription part of the year! Was it a fast, but long month for you too? On top of client work and two fab new podcast episodes with Dr. Zoe Detko and Kyle Soo, I've been doing a Positive Intelligence coaching course AND getting workshop support from Chamber Low Carbon as part of...

Issue #93 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion There is nothing left to wait for. This is the moment. There is no before. There is no after. There is only now, and now is yours. ~ Branden Collinsworth - From Soul Force Hi Reader The year has landed with big expectations on lots of fronts! Hope it’s meeting yours so far? So much is outside of our locus of control, but we can also work to ensure that the things within our control go as planned. Something I do that helps is to state my intentions,...