I spent the last couple of weeks preparing a workshop for a group of part time master students on a leadership programme, identifying the power of stories… Read more “Stories and Identity”
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The Art of Living with Death
We grow older either dreading our own mortality or wrapping ourselves in denial of the fact that it is an intimate companion of being alive. However, aging… Read more “The Art of Living with Death”
Reinvention not Re-engineering
There is no law to suggest that because you are of a certain age you have to retire. There is also no law that suggests once you’ve… Read more “Reinvention not Re-engineering”
When All Seems Lost
At some stage in all our lives, things will unravel. The challenges we may face will have the ability to cut to the bone. We will cling… Read more “When All Seems Lost”
Mindful Ageing
As an academic I colluded with the production line of fads that remains an insatiable hunger in the business world. We continue to chase the elusive Holy… Read more “Mindful Ageing”
Cultural Differences to Ageing
Ageing is more than a biological process. It is also deeply rooted in our cultural norms. Cultural beliefs significantly influence the way we perceive the ageing process… Read more “Cultural Differences to Ageing”
Who will tell their story?
In January 2016 I published a tribute to my gay brother and his partner and their journey with terminal cancer, entitled Goodnight Doll. My motivation was to… Read more “Who will tell their story?”
Happy Accidents
By the time we reach retirement age, we’ve seen and experienced much in life. These experiences might have left us jaded, disillusioned or even cynical about life… Read more “Happy Accidents”
Celebratory Closures
Coming to terms with the ending of a significant part of our lives such as the ending of a career may be difficult and even painful to… Read more “Celebratory Closures”
An Existential Angst
When we retire or reduce our working hours, we may be brought face to face with an existential angst related to our own mortality. The ‘what ifs’… Read more “An Existential Angst”
