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After working here for over two years, I thought I had a pretty solid idea of the issues people we worked with faced. Whilst this is somewhat true and I have a content bank both on my computer and in…

My name is Lucy Keeling, and I am writing this blog post, to tell you that my amazing Superhero Powers might be on the fritz. As I sit here, typing at my kitchen table, I am Lucy the Author, tackling…

In 2017, I embarked on the Cloe Social Leadership Programme and started a year-long process of discovery when I learnt more about myself and the social leader I am.   Through this process we explored the six capabilities of social…

Hubby and I met working for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and so both share a love of the outdoors. Our first few years together were spent exploring the hills and taking young people out on expeditions. As we’ve had…

I love Valentine’s Day! The cheesy rhymes, the cards, the flowers, the romance, the opportunity to shout about love,… the whole thing. Author Note: Before I start the blog, I wanted to note that this blog contains something a little…

Back in the day it was often thought that university was the place where you would find your husband/wife/life partner. However since the rise of Internet dating and the recent shift to apps such as Tinder and Bumble, the way…

Being a social leader can be a lonely place at times. In my role, as Chief Executive of TLC: Talk, Listen, Change, I sit between our Board of Trustees and our Senior Leadership Team. I work closely with both teams…

If you’re having trouble sleeping after the loss of a loved one, you’re not alone. Sleeplessness is one of the most common symptoms experienced by people in grief. Unfortunately, sleep deprivation makes everything else in life…

I’ve managed people now for 16 years (I started young!) and in that time have grown to understand the real benefit and value in being honest at work. From being honest with your peers and colleagues, honest with the people…

The single life – most of us have been there at some point in our lives and may still be there. It’s the time you’re always out with your friends, you’re inspired to try new things, and you listen to…