Creating Positive Impact for People, Organizations and Work. I used to write a lot. It was pretty personal stuff, about the impact of my explorations on work and life. It struck a chord with a lot of people and it was fun. …

Time for us all to ride the #Brexit rollercoaster. — Sometimes things happen. Change happens — whether you like or want it, or not. That doesn’t mean the future is set in stone. This morning, like many in Europe, I woke to find myself in a parallel universe I didn’t expect to find myself in. I don’t like to discuss…

Being ourselves is an art, not a science. Our flaws make us who we are. — Suddenly I seemed so alone. I looked up from the frantically scribbled notes I’d ripped from my notepad earlier and had, for the last ten minutes, been staring at without actually absorbing anything they said. …

Creating an amazing workplace where you all thrive — Dear Boss You invited me to work here because you thought I had something to contribute and I came here because I thought the same. Together, everyone here wants to create something amazing and any opportunity to help us do that better should be taken. The world is changing fast…

Rethinking a Conference to make ‘Something Happen’…Again! — In 2014 I ran an event that changed my life. All About People was a two-day exploration of creating amazing workplaces. Beyond the amazing presentations, ideas and conversations that emerged over the two days, many of us who attended were left with the feeling that something happened here. As…

The Peopl Story. — This might be one of those reflective startup pieces that seem to be all over Medium, but equally it’s an insight into organisations and employers — the transition they’re realising they need to make and the self-imposed barriers that still stand in their way. You might recognise or identify with…

Why traditional organisations need to start fighting the right battles to survive. — Late last week, the high court in London ruled that Uber’s app was legal there. …

Creative perspectives on work — everyone can contribute! — Earlier in the year, I asked a selection of people a question (what is work?) and filmed their responses. It was really insightful and although some clear patterns emerged, everyone had their own personal definition of ‘work’. To take that spirit and open it up into a new creative challenge…

First thoughts on how randomly connecting with 100 others can change your life… — It’s the ripples of influence that everyone and anyone we meet can have that helps us get to where we’re going… Ten months ago I wrote a Medium post that connected 101 complete strangers. In the intervening time, although the project splintered and trickled, I’ve come to realise the major…