Issue # 90 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion “Every season is one of becoming, but not always one of blooming. Be gracious with your ever-evolving self.” — B. Oakman Hi Reader A slightly delayed start to October for me. How are you finding Q4 of 2024? I’ve just returned from two lovely weeks in sunny South Africa, both working and visiting family. (And yes, with sustainability in mind, I did offset my carbon for the trip). So much seems to have changed in that short time away, with leaves...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Issue #89 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion "Focusing attention is a skill. Where we choose to direct our gaze determines not only what we learn or believe, but how we choose to see the world." ~ Seth Godin Hi Reader Hope you're ok and have enjoyed some extra space over August? I got to do more walking in the Lakes and it was lovely! So, now I'm back from summer break to share a new look newsletter with a new 3-2-1 format for easy reading. If you missed the July newsletter, I announced that...
3 months ago • 2 min read
“A career is not a series of tasks. It's the chance to build things.” Seth Godin Read / share this newsletter on the web. Hi Reader, Coming up for air after several weeks of intensive work and I'm still wearing closed shoes and hoodies, so it's seems Summer up north has been busy elsewhere too. How is Part 2 of your year going so far? Part 2 is the second part of the story. It's a chance to start over. To do something different. To make things right. And my part 2 is starting with a pivot....
4 months ago • 4 min read
““If we make time to step away from our routines, it gives us a chance to realise what we can’t wait to get back to. It can help us to appreciate the things we actually enjoy." Suzy Reading - Rest to Reset Read / share this newsletter on the web. Hi Reader, Wahey, it's June already! While some of you may be taking a well-deserved half-term break, my current workload is preventing me from publishing here twice a month. I always find things get hurly burly busy at this time of year, and not...
6 months ago • 4 min read
“Healthy workplaces value wellbeing as much as performance" Adam Grant Read / share this newsletter on the web. Hi Reader, Happy May! Lots to celebrate this month. It’s the start of Season 10 of the Creating Cadence Podcast, and we kicked off with an absolutely lovely interview that I'm still thinking about. More on that below. Plus, on the 5th May, my book The Cadence Effect turned ONE, yay! I wrote about my lessons learned, on LinkedIn and there’s special birthday discount offers down...
7 months ago • 4 min read
“Productivity isn’t a measure of outcome or quality. It’s a measure of output - of busyness.” Jen Fisher Read / share this newsletter on the web. Hi Reader, How’s your month panning out? For me, it’s been a mix of April flowers alongside many frigid spring showers. No chance of T-shirts and flip-flop wearing, just yet, lol! Thanks for bearing with me last week during the launch marketing period for my Coaching programme. I know it’s not fun to be bombarded with emails, so I really appreciate...
7 months ago • 5 min read
"Consistency is the key to achieving and maintaining momentum" Darren Hardy Read / share this newsletter on the web. Hey there Reader, How are things? Just a heads up, I'm in full on launch mode for my new Cadence Coaching Programme, as it goes live w/c 15th April 2024, and I need to get the word out. That means me showing up consistently to talk about the programme. So, over the next two weeks, I'll be sending quite a few emails specifically about this coaching offering (what it involves,...
8 months ago • 3 min read
"We can take opportunities if they come our way. Or we can make opportunities to lead the way." Mich Bondesio Read / share this newsletter on the web. Hi Reader Happy Equinox! Despite it being officially Spring up North, the sun beams are only shyly peeking out from behind those rain clouds today. But the greyness isn’t deterring the blossoms from blooming and the birdies from tweedling their joy at the changes that are coming. Yesterday, walking home along the river, I noted the abundance of...
8 months ago • 3 min read
“Slowing down isn’t about protesting work —it’s about finding a better way to do it.” Cal Newport Read / share this newsletter on the web. Hi Reader First, the great news - spring is here up North, yay! That extra light in the morning certainly lifts my mood. How about you? The surprising news - how is it already mid March, with Easter around the corner? After a gentle January, February blinked by. Project work kept me super busy this past month, and included highlighting the important work...
8 months ago • 4 min read