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Can we talk? Frequently, well, no we can’t….
I recently visited a friend who last year became a mom for the first time. At the time of her pregnancy, she was working for an organization committed to gender equity. Certain responses to her pregnancy – to her entering the community of mothers … Continue reading
The ‘soft’ side of activism: giving ourselves an advantage…
When I was working in social policy and employment, I would frequently be told or read that what ‘disadvantaged’ individuals need is more social capital and soft skills – sometimes soft skills fit under the umbrella of social capital. The point be… Continue reading
The personal is political – and it is not always serving us well…
The other day I was in a coffee shop talking with an old friend about our personal demons. Demons – we all got ‘em. This friend also happens to be a social activist and a political science professor. It wasn’t long before our talk of the personal … Continue reading
We have to trust….
“We have to trust that if we are acting with integrity, compassion, honesty and heart that the outcome will be the right one…” anonymous I’ve made this anonymous, but I know who said it. I’m saying this because I think it is important to point o… Continue reading
instinct
“We have to trust that if we are acting with integrity, compassion, honesty and heart that the outcome will be the right one…” anonymous Well, I’m making the above quote anonymous. I know who wrote it, but for various reasons I can’t say. I real… Continue reading
Vulnerability and Shame: we all know them
I’ve just returned from a spectacular 8 day retreat/workshop – of which I’m sure I will write more another time. In the next few days, I have to focus on getting ready to be away from London for a year – splitting my time between Chicago and San C… Continue reading
What inspires you?
Inspire means to fill with enlivening energy. I never really thought about it until last year, but ‘inspire’ is linked to ‘spirit’ – to put spirit in someone, is how I see it. The latin origin of spirit points to soul, courage, vigor, or breath. I… Continue reading
Want to occupy? Tell a story….
I was chatting with a friend today who works in the financial services sector. She isn’t a banker. Let’s call her Amita. Amita watches the telly on Sunday – I didn’t know the show, so I’ve forgotten its name. In any event, someone from the St Paul… Continue reading
Applying the gardner’s hand….
A friend of mine is working in an organisation where someone is being a bully. We were talking about it today. On the one hand, we talked about taking a hard line. That is, senior managers in my friend’s organisation need to be very firm with this… Continue reading
Dear Gandhi – You’ve got me in a muddle….
Last Sunday, I hosted the first See & Connect Sunday Lunch. The theme was that Gandhi quote I often refer to: “We must become the change we want to see in the world.” I had asked guests to think about ‘What does this mean to you in practice?’ We h… Continue reading
See & Connect 