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What would you say to the thousands of men and women who fought for you to have the right to vote but you choose not to use it?

That was the main question in my mind this morning.

Could I look them in the eye and say:

👉 None of the options meet all of my beliefs – or maybe

👉 My vote won’t make any difference – or maybe

👉 I could not be bothered

Would any of those answers be acceptable to those who gave so much over so many years to win the right to vote?

I believed not.

But here’s the thing:

💥 No one will agree with everything any political party stands for – but could one party make a positive difference more than others?

💥 If everyone didn’t vote because they felt it didn’t matter – they are giving their voice to someone else. Potentially a party they really wouldn’t want in control will get in – even with a low turnout.

💥 Would you be bothered if your life was made so much worse by a party of your choice not getting in? Edmund Burke said “evil triumphs when good men and women are silent”.

So, if you are choosing not to vote, please think again.

A shout out to fabulous ChatGPT for the photo – I definitely did not look that polished at 7.30am this morning!!!!!

#righttovote #democracy

UK politics feels messy right now. 

Divided. Loud. Exhausting.

Some people still debate and listen. Others just shout people down who don’t agree with them. 

Many have switched off completely.

Turnout is falling—from the 2024 General Election to recent by-elections.
And every time someone stays home, they’re still making a choice… just not an active one.

Because when you don’t vote, you don’t “opt out.”
You hand your voice to someone else.

Voting isn’t just a habit. It’s a right people fought—hard—to give you.

It wasn’t always there.

Before 1918, not all men could vote. Power sat with landowners.
Women? They fought for decades.

From 1866 onwards, campaigners pushed for change.
Some used peaceful debate and lobbying (Suffragists). 

Others took more extreme action—risking prison, hunger strikes, even being force-fed (Suffragettes).

Families sacrificed everything.

During World War I, women kept the country running doing jobs men traditionally had done.
Afterwards, some finally gained the right to vote.

It wasn’t until 1928, voting rights were equal for both men and women. That’s 62 years of struggle— to give you the vote today

So, here’s the question:

Are you going to say voting is pointless… or are you going to use a right others gave everything for?

  

Local elections are on 7 May 2026.

Don’t sit this one out.

Ever wonder if your resilience muscle is strong enough to juggle leading your team, hitting targets, meeting deadlines, and still showing up for family and friends?

Does your team have what it takes to resolve conflict, embrace neuro-inclusion, and thrive — not just survive — under pressure?

Do Sunday nights feel heavy with the thought of Monday morning?

How soundly are you really sleeping?

Where are your non-negotiable boundaries — and how often do you cross them?

We don’t always analyse exactly where our head is at when leading others. Time to reflect, analyse and take action. Agree?

🙁 UK politics feels messy right now. 

🙁 Divided. Loud. Exhausting.

Some people still debate and listen. Others just shout people down who don’t agree with them. Many have switched off completely.

Turnout is falling—from the 2024 General Election to 2026 by-elections.

And every time someone stays home, they’re still making a choice… just not an active one.

👉 Because when you don’t vote, you don’t “opt out.” You hand your voice to someone else.

Voting isn’t just a habit. It’s a right people fought—hard—to give you.

It wasn’t always there.

Before 1918, not all men could vote. Power sat with landowners.

Women? They fought for decades.

From 1866 onwards, campaigners pushed for change.

Some used peaceful debate and lobbying (Suffragists). 

Others took more extreme action—risking prison, hunger strikes, even being force-fed (Suffragettes).

Families sacrificed everything.

During World War I, women kept the country running doing jobs men traditionally had done.

Afterwards, some finally gained the right to vote.

It wasn’t until 1928, voting rights were equal for both men and women. That’s 62 years of struggle—just so you could have a say.

So, here’s the question:

❓ Are you going to say voting is pointless… or are you going to use a right people gave everything for ❓

Answer it honestly.

Local elections are on 7 May 2026. Don’t sit this one out.

I’ve voted in every single election since I reached the voting age. Not because I’m political but because I respect those who went before me fighting for the right I have today. How about you?

Well—today it dropped one on my head.

I run a lot of virtual coaching sessions, so lighting matters. Big time.

Naturally, right before a session, my main light decided to quit. Perfect timing.

Cue mild panic.

Checked the plugs. Checked the extension. Checked the manual like it might suddenly confess. Everything looked fine. Time was ticking.

Luckily, my coachee prefers cameras off, so I got away with looking like I was auditioning for a moody documentary.

Session done (and actually great), I went full detective mode—moving furniture, untangling cables, questioning my life choices.

And then… there it was.

The plug.

Not plugged in.

Turns out, during a past decluttering spree, I’d neatly rerouted all my cables… and forgotten to reconnect this one. The light had been surviving on battery this whole time.

So, what’s the takeaway?

When your brain is sprinting through chaos, stop trying to outrun it.

Pause. Breathe. Then look again—you’ll usually spot what you missed the first time.

When was the last time you gave yourself that pause?

I’m shocked… are you?

A piece in the Money section of a broadsheet this weekend, written by Benedict J Smith, made me do a double take.

Surely this can’t be happening. Where is the public outcry? Shouldn’t this be front page news?

The article revealed that tenants who have lived in their homes for years are being evicted to make way for homeless families from a neighbouring borough — effectively pushing them into homelessness themselves.

👉 Make that make sense.

Where is the logic?

Take Su Su Myat and her husband. They’ve lived in their flat for 16 years in the London Borough of Richmond. Their private landlord sold the block to Westminster City Council for around £16 million.

In March, all tenants were issued Section 21 eviction notices and told they must leave by 10 May 2026.

The UK’s housing crisis is well known — but is this really the right solution?

🤔 What do you think?

#DecisionsWithoutLogic

Commencing in May, Growing Talent offers a beacon of hope for something different for unemployed Londoners.

• No endless applications against hundreds of others
• No getting ignored in cv sifting because you don’t have relevant skills
• No interviews which lead nowhere

We do things differently.

To spread the word, I’ve spent this morning scheduling an information campaign to reach unemployed Londoners across YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter (or should I say X!)

Check out the video below to get a taster of what’s to come.

Let me know what you think.

👉 Tax

👉 Death

👉 Change

And yet, it’s change that often causes the greatest anxiety from what I see especially in the workplace.

A recent article by Sam Birchall in Times2 explored the growing fear employees have about AI — which resonated with me.

Key points that stood out to me:

➡️ Over half of employees believe AI will harm their job security (KPMG)

➡️ Leaders in AI predict entry-level white-collar roles could disappear within 18 months

➡️ “AI doesn’t need to replace people to cause strain. The perception alone influences behaviour.” – Dr Brittany Stratton, Arden University

➡️ “Failing to recognise the impact of AI on the workforce can become a liability.” – Hannah Mahon, Eversheds

Sam’s conclusion, for me, was spot on:

‘Reducing harm and fear comes down to proactive engagement, clear communication, and positioning AI as a tool — not a threat.’

For organisations, that’s practical and achievable.

But what about us as individuals? What can we do?

Here are a few things that genuinely help:

💥 Challenge your thinking — what evidence do you have that supports your fear?

💥 Ask for clarity — what’s really changing, and how? Feelings are not facts.

 💥 Strengthen your mental resilience — even short, intentional breaks and positive distractions (two minutes is enough!) can reduce pressure enabling clear thinking.

The truth is simple:   We fear what we don’t understand.

AI isn’t going anywhere. The real question is — how will you choose to work with it rather than against it?

#AI #ChangeManagement #FutureOfWork #Leadership #Resilience #CareerDevelopment #Wellbeing

A ‘how can I help you get through this?’

On the train into London this morning – surprisingly busy for 09.30 I thought – I sat opposite a lady looking a bit fraught, apologising for her uncontrollable suitcase which would not sit still. Well, it was on wheels! 😊

She explained her day had got off to an awful start. She almost missed her train for London at Orpington and was becoming more and more worried about missing her train at Kings Cross brought with an advance ticket.

Everyone around us was trying not to look as the woman shared she never goes into London and the one time she does everyone goes wrong including her suitcase which will not sit still!

She needed a little calm distraction. Not to feel she was an idiot and to just get on with it.

We had a bit of a laugh and chatted through how trains were beyond her control but how she looked at things wasn’t. A reminder to breathe as the doors to London Bridge station opened and she walk down to the underground.

Was that a wry smile I saw on her face?

When was the last time you helped someone get through something?

How great did that make you feel?

Image by AI. Story by me!

When a newly qualified coach comes to you for advice.

I’ve always believed in paying it forward—sharing what I’ve learned, supporting others through the tough moments, and helping them realise what they’re capable of (especially when it feels overwhelming).

Recently, Carlos reached out after completing the same ADHD coaching course I took some time ago.

He’s working remotely for a global tech company and had some great questions:

👉 How do I start building a reputation in this space?

👉 How do I position this new skill internally?

👉 How do I demonstrate the value ADHD coaching can bring?

And the questions kept coming…

Now, I don’t see myself as an “expert.” There’s always more to learn.

But over the years, I’ve built experience across critical workplace areas, developed CPD-certified workshops, and been fortunate to win awards in employment and community regeneration.

Most importantly—I’ve learned what works.

We spent an hour talking through ideas, practical steps, and potential connections he could explore.

Later, he told me the conversation gave him clarity, confidence, and momentum.

That right there? That’s why I do it.

It also got me thinking… maybe there’s a real gap in helping people implement the knowledge they’ve invested in.

Because learning something is one thing.

Turning it into action is something else entirely.

(And yes… I’ve already got ideas brewing 👀)

So I’ll leave you with this:

When was the last time you helped someone move forward?

And how did it make you feel?