Mich Bondesio

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,...

Issue #92 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion Good ideas come to you in the margins. If you don't schedule down time, you will kill your creativity. Your next great idea is waiting for you to take a day off. ~ Donald Miller Hi Reader Whoo, I don't know about you, but I'm eager for the work year to end. Things have been full, full, full on this year, including new products and podcast themes AND 15 seconds of fame on LinkedIn. It's time to get the last bits done, before I switch off the laptop and...

Issue #91 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion A strategy isn’t a map — it’s a compass. Strategy is a better plan. It’s the hard work of choosing what to do today to make tomorrow better. This is the point. This is at the heart of our work and the challenge of our days. Towards better. ~ Seth Godin Hi Reader Change is everywhere—some welcome, some not so much. Wherever you are, I hope you’re doing okay? As the Stoics remind us, the only way forward is through, and having an inner compass helps us...

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...

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...