The nature of work

The word “work” comes from the Old English noun weorc and verb wyrcan, meaning an action, deed, or labor. I’m “working” clearly means different things…

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Sep 15, 2026
Unsaid thoughts

The parent who is “extra” and is making it about them, even when they say it’s about their child. The child who isn’t listening or…

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Sep 12, 2026
What’s required?

I asked a group of pupils I was working with recently: give me one word to sum up the session, and one pupil said: Composure.…

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Sep 11, 2026
What are we encouraging?

If the job of a coach is to make the focus of the session obvious, then it’s reasonable to ask: what am I making obvious?…

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Sep 10, 2026
Step Foward

Junior doctors are high-achieving, well-trained, intelligent people; you’d think they’d have their career path set. Only they don’t — because now they get to choose…

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Sep 07, 2026
Picking Apples

Most of us don’t think of picking apples for a living. Yet, when we need the money, we might. After all, it’s outside work, and…

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Sep 04, 2026
Write with love

I’ve received two handwritten notes this year that filled me with joy — one from my daughter Chloe and one from Peter Reynolds. When was…

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Aug 24, 2026
How bad can it be?

Watch a coach closely enough, and you’ll see a coach who is likely performing for the crowd. How do I know? I’ve done it myself.…

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Aug 18, 2026
Prepare for landing

A leap of faith requires courage, fortitude, and a fair slice of hope. Hope that you make it to the other side. It could be…

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Aug 17, 2026