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We often think that readiness is having practical skills, the confidence and a willingness to take the next step in life. For some under 26-year-olds in East Renfrewshire, becoming ready for independent living requires support, encouragement and the opportunity to learn essential life skills in a safe environment. For young people leaving care, moving into […]

Many of us are familiar with the annual ‘back to school’ photo at the front door or in the playground.  For years when our two kids were little enough to attend primary school, we took their photo against the frog numbers in their playground.  I loved capturing those moments of progression from P1 to P7. […]

Every summer, National Preserving Awareness Week invites families, gardeners, chefs, and food enthusiasts to rediscover the art of preserving. The week-long celebration encourages people to forage the hedgerows and pick from their garden nature’s gifts to make jams, chutneys, pickles, and bottled delights. There is no mystery to jam or pickling making, it’s a recipe that includes […]

You may have read the article on the BBC website recently about the importance of the golden hours of sunrise and sunsets on your wellbeing. It reminded us that “When we get stuck in negative thought loops, awe-inspiring events like sunsets can demand our attention, breaking the loop and bringing us back to the present.” […]

As part of ICF Coaching Week, myself and coach / action learning trainer, Fiona Scrase, opened up the conversation around Coaching vs Team Coaching and Action Learning. What we found were many similarities, as well as differences. Similarities: Confidentiality is key to creating a safe space for all participants (we often say: the conversations are […]