Category: etc musings


Vocal Analysis of Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights

As you know, I’m partial to sometimes sharing something ‘just because’ – because, well, why not? This vocal analysis of a Kate Bush classic from Elizabeth Zharoff, an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production is interesting because: a. it’s the first

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Record your problems.

OK, so I’m likely to use the Apple users at this point, but nevertheless this little tip (I’m refusing to coin ‘life hack’) is too good not to share. Steps Recorder (called Problems Steps Recorder in Windows 7), is a program that helps you troubleshoot a problem on your device

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Lists that aren’t lists

I’ve always loved lists. Long, detailed lists for everything. It’s this obvious love of lists that has drawn my attention to the sometimes-problematic nature of them. I’ve been working with my coach on my need for lists and the impact they have on me. At one level they are incredibly

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Get involved: Reverse Advent Calendar

This year I’m once again joining the #foodbankadvent with a very worthy idea adapted from a conversation I had with Josh Butten at Boosst last year. Starting on the 1st December, I’ll be going about making a reverse advent calendar. The very simple premise is that every day in December

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Manage your dopamine

One of the most interesting thoughts I read this week. Andrew Huberman shared his thoughts on dopamine, and the how this very remarkable molecule is the one basic currency of motivation, drive, and reward seeking behaviour.   Dopamine can sustain effort and make us feel like the life is worth living

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Image: If I feel, I need…

Overwhelmed, exhausted, angry, sad, anxious? The below is a quick reminder to stop ignoring your feelings and instead take a moment to stop and ask yourself ‘what do I need?’ If you like these short thoughts or want more from me on leadership ideas and advice then take a moment

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Images and Insight: the scream against food waste

“The Scream” – against food waste ? by Boroume This campaign draws attention to world hunger and also the fact that food waste adds additional climate crisis issues to the planet.? I saw this campaign on LinkedIn and found it fascinating. Not just because it’s a really clever awareness raising

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170,000 circles. A reflection on what it is to be productive

“Relief from sadness and grief”  That’s how artist Hiroyuki Doi described his monumental circle drawings following the death of his brother. Repetitive doodling appears to have other benefits too, with studies finding that most people retain more information and remain more focussed when doodling.  This video is a genius reflection

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