
Oh So Quiet
Some weeks, the world truly quiets down. Media coverage, notifications, everything slows. While this can bring relief, it often feels disorienting.
When things seem calm, it's common to feel confused, anxious, wondering: "What's coming next?"

Create Your Own Retreat
Summer Retreats Are Here!
We're in the middle of our third heatwave – also known as summer. And summer means it's time for retreats!
If you can’t plan a retreat right now, don’t worry. You can still enjoy a refreshing retreat experience at home. Here’s how…

Three Good Things
The "Three Good Things" Exercise
Did you know your brain's natural bias is to dwell on the negative, a survival instinct that often overlooks the positive?

Beyond the Comfort Zone
This blog looks at the framework of comfort, stretch, and panic zones – a concept that has shaped my own career. We'll look into what each zone feels like, why staying too long in the familiar can actually hold you back, and how to find that place for genuine growth.

Let’s Dance
Dancing to music isn't just fun, it's a powerful way to lift your mood, sharpen your mind, and energise your whole body. From boosting brainpower to release stress, unlock the incredible reasons why moving to a beat makes you feel so good.
Ready to find your perfect rhythm and transform your well-being?

When Life Pulls You Down, Get Ready to Spring Up
We chase sunshine, but growth blooms in shadows. Life isn't easy, nor should it be. Like a dancer pauses before a leap, sometimes we must "come down to come up." Discover why embracing challenges transforms you.

Public speaking: Be the True You
When faced with delivering a speech or presentation many of us worry about what we are going to say or how the audience will react…

Boundaries & Balance: Event Planner's Guide
Healthy boundaries require self-awareness, clear communication, and respect. Its purpose is to ensure balance and trust in relationships and work.

How AI is transforming events
AI is coming to an event near you…. Think personalised recommendations that feel like mind-reading, pointing you to the perfect sessions and people.

Optimists Take More Chances: Lessons from Ted Lasso on Leadership
Ted Lasso's lessons in life and leadership!
Leaders who are open about their own shortcomings create an environment where team members feel comfortable doing the same. This type of environment fosters a supportive culture where employees are likely to be more loyal and engaged.

Adapting to Thrive: Embracing Change in Event Management
The line between our work and personal lives is less clear than ever. When work changes, life shifts. When life demands more, work feels different. How do we not just survive, but truly thrive when these vital aspects of our existence are changing?
It’s a journey of adaptation, self-compassion, and sometimes re-prioritisation.

Understanding the Journey from Simple Gatherings to Complex Events
With my background in events, I've often observed how readily unsolicited advice can be shared, even by those new to the space. It reminds me of someone with no flight hours suggesting how to land a plane.

Psychological safety
Psychological safety means feeling safe to speak up, share ideas, and admit mistakes without fear. It builds trust and respect, fostering collaboration, innovation, and resilience in teams.

Mental Health Awareness Week: This year, the theme is Community.
We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are always there for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you.

Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary
This Easter, we experienced something truly special: witnessing the gentle and playful primates of the Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary. Discover how this sanctuary provides a heartwarming haven, making our holiday both meaningful and memorable.

Do you know your Stress Language?
Like love languages, stress languages define how a person handles stress. Here's what you need to know about the stress languages.

The Let Them Theory
Let Them Theory - stop letting other people's opinions, drama, and judgement impact your life.

Rules of being human
A few decades ago, Chérie Carter-Scott devised a list of 10 Rules for Being Human, which was published in her 1998 book If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules.

Seek Quality Over Quantity: Tips for Networking
Here are a few tips for making any networking event more pleasant and effective. If you want to be more interesting, be more interested.

Love What You Do: The Excitement of Event Planning
Events connect us through collaboration, celebration, or community. This human element – creating shared joy – makes event planning a rewarding and exciting profession.