Let's be honest, everyone has probably worried about an upcoming presentation. We all want to do our best and show the best versions of ourselves, don't we? We feel more confident when we are prepared. How do we ensure our presentations are more interesting and engaging?...
The second Monday in January has been tagged "The most depressing day of the year" by the media. The cold weather and long nights, struggling to stick to New Year's goals especially Dry January or the diet and exercise plan, the post festive slump, and...
When Stan Lee passed away last month, it was the end of an era for millions of his fans. His characters have defined the childhoods of generations from the 1960s until today with his timeless human superheroes. We could all connect with at least one of...
“I only hope that we don’t lose sight of one thing – that it all started with a mouse.” – Walt Disney On Sunday 18th November 2018, the most famous animated character in history turned 90. ABC televised the Mickey’s 90th Spectacular, which was the start of several...
Last December, aged 45, I performed in pantomime for the first time - I danced and sang in a variety of costumes as a villager, Pearly Queen, sailor, and servant, and relished living the dream in twenty sell out shows, This year, one of my...
These last few weeks has seen the release of the film First Man which charts Neil Armstrong journey to travel in space and become the first man to step foot on the moon. Who was the second man? Those of us of an age will know he was Buzz Aldrin....
When the Daily and Sunday Telegraph journalist Bryony Gordon was invited to join a gathering at Kensington Palace in 2016, she never expected this would be the catalyst to inspire her to run her first marathon. But after asking The Duchess of Cambridge whether SHE...
Be inspired by some of history's great speeches, a community moving forward together from tragedy, and a remarkable love story of survival. Speeches of Note by Shaun Usher Speeches of Note introduces the reader to a richly illustrated and wonderfully eclectic collection of 75 of the world's greatest speeches -...
In our fast-paced and ever-changing society we embrace the technological developments almost on a daily basis. We need to adapt to learn new skills, gain knowledge to adapt in our work place and home life or we can easily be left behind. However, the traditional skills,...
The end of the first week in September brings the close of summer and the holiday season – schools, colleges and universities have started their new autumn term. It’s the beginning of a New Year! We may have the holiday blues, but we should remember we...