We are voracious about expanding our knowledge. It inspires us and opens us to new possibilities. It propels us to think different and bigger and bolder. We are a little bit obsessed by it… Here’s what is currently inspiring us. This page changes regularly. Please come back and visit often.
Thoughts in a 2-Minute Read
Exposure to flexible working is driving a mindset shift
In our latest podcast for working parents trying to juggle work and family life, we spoke to Charlie Warshawski about growth mindset and how to cultivate it in ourselves and our children. The...
Will working parents be vulnerable to a double penalty?
One of the worrying themes that we are hearing is a possibility of a double penalty for working parents during lockdown. An important read to call this out!
Reading
Mothers of Ambition
I can remember when I first read this and was struck by the data on the change in family economic structures. This intelligence briefing explores the conversation around working mothers which has...
The future of Coaching by Hetty Einzig
A rich read, particularly for buyers of coaching services. I would recommend this to take a glimpse into where the VUCA world is changing the face of coaching services. Buy the ebook here: The...
How to have a Good day by Caroline Webb
The book I wish I’d written and probably my most recommended book to my clients in 2017. Full of practical and helpful tips for all of us to learn how to have more good days. Read more about the...
Watching
Brené Brown
What's not to love. Brown at her best, vulnerable, funny, straight-talking and oozing in evidence for all her theories. Just watch! Available at Netflix
Why gender equality is good for everyone
TED Talk - Why gender equality is good for everyone - Men Included | Michael Kimmel (16 minutes) Funny but not trivial or superficial. From around the 8 minute mark it picks up on why gender...
Live My Digital Video Series
A series of fact sheets and videos to help navigate the good, the bad and the ugly of the digital world with our kids. The series consists of six short films for parents and six matching films for...
Listening
Anne Helen Petersen: Errand Paralysis
“Errand paralysis” is a symptom of our culture’s general obsession with efficiency, optimization, and ultimately being a “good worker.” Which is all leading to ever-increasing rates of burnout...
Stop Breathe Think
My current favourite meditation app, and I have tried a lot. This one now includes journaling too. Get the app
Spotify – the soundtrack to Big Little Lies
Did you watch it? Whether you did or you didn’t I love this soundtrack, it's fantastic! Listen to the soundtrack to Big Little Lies
