Nov 13, 2021Cop26 is almost over, is there anything to be excited about?I’ve watched some of the top environment thought leaders return from Cop26 in Glasgow, and on social media they are sharing despair and sorrow. I know with some distance from the event, they will gear up again for the battle that lies ahead, but it is sad to read some…Cop 265 min read
Jun 6, 2021With the climate emergency, when will the media get on board?As it’s World Environment Day 2021, let’s look at a huge challenge — the media. One great publication which put its hat-in-the-ring early in the climate crisis, is The Guardian. It was one of the first to go all-in and they have done a fantastic job, which is why I…Climate Crisis5 min read
May 25, 2021What it feels like to be scapegoatedIn recent weeks I was part of a community scapegoated. I’m not going to tell you what or why, because the reason it happened is because I can’t speak up against it due to possible negative ramifications, which is why “we” were scapegoated in the first place. As far as…Divisive Politics4 min read
May 18, 2021I’m really struggling with the logic of this timeRight now, South East Asia is on lockdown, or it will be soon. The UK variant made its arrival about six weeks ago — and boy does this variant move FAST! …Covid 198 min read
May 10, 2021Some simple waste saving tips for businessWhen we were in lockdown this time last year, I was determined to do the biggest home clean out I’ve ever done, but it didn’t happen. I was disappointed in myself too. But here we are in lockdown number three (a serious one), and well, I’m not going to miss…Consumer Electronics4 min read
Apr 30, 2021Join the #Just10Percent movement and let’s create a new futureIt is time to create a new world. A world where dignity for all life is at the center of how we design our businesses and our lives. …Giving5 min read
Apr 27, 2021Do we dare start to hope for the future?Hope is a challenge for many these days, and there are a lot of reasons why hope is hard to come by. The relentlessness of the pandemic is certainly having its way, but so is government apathy towards the climate crisis. In one article from a weekend reads in 2020…Climate Crisis4 min read
Mar 24, 2021The problem with casual criticism and how it diminishes us allI want to talk about something that’s bothering me a lot lately. This is not directed at anyone I’m having deeper, behind-the-scenes conversations with, it’s more of a general experience I want to talk about. And it’s about casual criticism. The stuff we put out there, without much thought, especially…Kindness4 min read
May 7, 2020What separates successful social leaders from the rest of the pack in the time of Covid-19?Being in tune with your audience is always a critical part of effective social leadership. It’s particularly important right now in light of coronavirus-related disruption, economic turmoil, and the rapid change to all of our lives. I’ve closely observed how people participate on social media for more than a decade…Social Leadership16 min read
Apr 7, 2020The roller coaster of isolation… it’s an interesting journeyMy family is in our fourth week of isolation, and compared to the vast majority around the world, we are very lucky. We live in an amazing house, it’s hot and we have a big swimming pool for exercise, our community is incredible, plus I’m part of a family that…Covid 1913 min read