Play brings us real joy and helps us get creative. So why not give it a try?

A jumping off point for creative work - come and explore the question with me.

Our attention is the most valuable asset we have. It is our unique way of perceiving and feeling the world. The most generous gift we can give to someone else.

One of the few choices we have left is where we put that attention. Who or what gets it. Whether we prioritise inner or outer noise.

So happy to announce the publication of my debut novel with Parthian Books!

Take some time to get clear about what’s really going on for you.

Since the solstice, I've been taking some time in the 'in between' to reflect, rest and reset. I'm only just emerging fully and that's fine by me. Slow is good. Slow and quiet is pretty radical in these times.

Some changes are afoot here…

It’s always nice to have some writing out in public to share, so here’s the story behind a new, uplifting piece of mine, Pwca’s Garden, broadcast this month on BBC Radio 4 and available on the Short Works section of their website or BBC Sounds for the next 29 days. Read by BAFTA award-winning actress Sharon Morgan.

This week I’ve received three rejections for two different pieces of writing. Two for the novel and one for a short story. When I saw each email arrive with the subject line: Re: Submission… I went through the following emotions:

Here’s a list of what has stopped me making progress with my writing over the years:

If you’d like to work with me as your creative support (coach) this is what an introductory call might look like…

01 — What is coaching?

ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximise their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership