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Do hybrid events work – for everybody?
Everyone thought hybrid events would become the new normal in the post-pandemic world. So were they right? The jury is still out.
Just a game of football
Eight days ago, I was privileged to be at Wembley to watch England beat Germany 2-1 to win the European Championship final. It’s still hard to find words to adequately describe the occasion.
The 5 Ps of podcasting
The world is awash with podcasts. Most organisations have dabbled in some way. But have they always stopped to think ‘Why am I doing this? What’s the benefit?’
Spinning plates – don’t let it be you that crashes down
When you work for a range of clients and do lots of different things (like I do), it's often referred to pompously as a "portfolio career".
Dumb questions and headphone hair
Podcasts are a strange old beast, and everyone has opinions. They tell you that you're talking too fast, or too slowly
The wood and the trees: fascinating forestry
I'm an inquisitive type and I've always been interested in finding out more about new topics (apart from DIY, to be honest)
A website 12 years in the making
This website has had a long gestation period. It was on my to-do list when I left The Scotsman in July 2009. A mere 12 and a half years later, here we are.