A trip to SpainI write match reports for our middle-aged 7-a-side football matches. We went on tour for this one…Mar 6Mar 6
It’s the hope that keeps us here.On my journey to our shared workspace Creative Works Space there is a BUILDHOLLYWOOD collaboration with the artist Mark Titchner. It went…Feb 26Feb 26
Learning from my daughterI’ve never been a good swimmer. I didn’t enjoy swimming lessons when I was young and only learnt to swim when I was eight. We went on…Nov 8, 2024Nov 8, 2024
The commute I didn't know I neededI have the Goldilocks of commutes. Not too short, not too long, it feels just right.Oct 25, 2024Oct 25, 2024
It is time for me to look forwardsAugust is now my unofficial end of year, a point in the year when I reflect on what came before and what comes next. This year I’ve been…Aug 19, 2024Aug 19, 2024
Living with treesOur small back garden backs onto a triangular patch of ground that contains four mature Ash trees. One is a single-leaf ash. Beyond the…May 11, 2024May 11, 2024
How much additional funding are mainstream schools in affluent areas getting?Since becoming a governor I’ve been asking for information on what additional ‘soft’ funding schools are getting. The hypothesis was that…Apr 15, 2024Apr 15, 2024
Searching for a purposeful lifeI’ve always wanted to feel like I’m positively impacting the world and believed that this would help me lead a fulfilling life. What that…Mar 20, 2024Mar 20, 2024
The hidden value of generalist freelancersAs a freelancer, you usually sell your expertise but the value I can bring often comes from being a generalist.Mar 13, 2024Mar 13, 2024
Searching for prevention that works (and saves money!)I’m looking for examples of public sector prevention activities that improve outcomes and save money. What are the best interventions or…Feb 27, 2024Feb 27, 2024
My name is Tom, and I am a football fanI’ve loved football since I was very young, yet at times I have a strange relationship with the idea of being a football fan and can feel…Feb 9, 2024Feb 9, 2024
Using anger as a spark for actionAnger isn’t an emotion I would normally lean into but it is helpful for me in this moment. It’s the emotional spark I needed after a…Jan 23, 2024Jan 23, 2024
When uprooting myself can no longer help me transitionAny change in our lives requires a period of internal transition that can be extremely challenging.Dec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023
Bad data in always means bad data out.If we want data-led organisations, we must start by supporting frontline staff to capture better, more accurate data.Dec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023
A time for quiet contemplation and coming together.We’re fortunate to live 10 minutes on the tube from the centre of London and 10 minutes walk from quiet marshland and wetlands that make up…Oct 20, 2023Oct 20, 2023
The ripples of work absorbed by a fractureCoping with the challenges life throws at us is about more than our individual capacity and resilience. We rely on a whole host of support…Oct 13, 2023Oct 13, 2023
Open House at Ferry Lane EstateCome and visit one of London’s most well-designed and livable estates.Sep 1, 2023Sep 1, 2023
Building a culture of occasional improvement, maintenance and loss The phrase ‘we’re building a…Aug 23, 2023Aug 23, 2023
The most impactful feedback comes from your teamThe most impactful and helpful feedback I have received has come from people in teams I have managed.Aug 11, 20232Aug 11, 20232
