Thank you

In April, I applied to join a group of inspirational people who will do something life changing for others. Connecting HR Africa. These phenomenal people, who I am so proud to be joining, head out to Uganda volunteering for 8 days to work with Retrak charity who believe that no child should be forced to […]

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What am I learning about myself?

For dear readers of my blog, you will know that I am spending this year, and many more to come, giving back. Whether in a professional capacity, collaborating on all things people stuff, or directly for charity and causes close to my heart. Pay it forward is an incredibly important thing for me to do. […]

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98 days to go…

With 98 days to go, before I head to Africa to volunteer for 8 days, I am so thankful to be surrounded by awesome people. That’s you! Big loves to Amanda Arrowsmith for pushing me over my 50% mark for Retrak Charity. ÂŁ1005.00 raised. I am blown away! Not wanting to just do the bare […]

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#ConnectingHRAfrica – I WILL make a sustainable difference

Updated: 27th May 2016 On 21st April I learned that I had been selected to be one of ten people people chosen to go to Uganda to help street kids have a chance in life. You can read more here on why I applied and here for the full insight into this wonderful cause. To volunteer […]

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Don’t take a chance on me

We are constantly reminded of the difficulties young people face getting in to work. Currently, there are an estimated 958, 000 unemployed 16-24 year olds in the UK. The ONS provide us with these latest sad stats regarding young people in the labour market for June to August 2013, seasonally adjusted. How many of these are care leavers? […]

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Challenge Perception

I’ve heard some things this week that triggered reflection of the last 18 years and got me thinking about perception. Whilst on the commute to London on Monday morning, I overheard a man talking on his phone who uttered the line “I shout at you to motivate you” My mouth aghast, that anyone could even […]

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