Friday the 13th: Fear It or Flip It?

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Forget the old superstitions—Friday the 13th isn’t just about bad luck. 

History and myth have painted it as a day of doom, from the Last Supper’s 13 guests to the Knights Templar’s infamous arrest – on Friday 13th October 1307!

But why not turn the narrative on its head? 

Personally, I see Friday the 13th like any other day – a launchpad for great things. If we think it, we can do it!

On the first Friday 13th (February) of 2026, I delivered my own CPD accredited “How to be an Ally to your Neurodivergent Colleague” to a group of security professionals. 

The energy was electric—questions, stories, and real growth in confidence. That sense of pride I felt – burns brighter than any superstition! 

Training, mentoring, and coaching are the shining lights of my business, no matter the date 😊  

So, with three more Friday 13th in 2026 – are you going to fear them or flip them?

How was your Friday 13th?

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