Honest Thoughts. Real Stories.
My little corner for thinking, writing, and figuring things out, where I explore the thoughts and stories that matter to me. Sometimes messy, sometimes surprising, but always honest.
Writing helps me make sense of things, and maybe these reflections will offer something meaningful—or at least interesting—along the way.
My Commitment in 2025
“In 2025, I’ve set myself a challenge: to write one blog every day. This space is my accountability buddy—a place to show up, share my thoughts, and embrace the process. The hardest thing about this challenge will be that I have to keep reminding myself that It’s not about perfection; it’s about consistency and seeing where this daily practice takes me.”
The Great Escape: Do I Need One, Or Do I Need Something Else?
I keep coming back to the idea of hitting pause—quitting the grind, packing up, and searching for sunshine and self-discovery. But is a one-way ticket the answer? Or is there a way to find joy, meaning, and time to think without leaving everything behind? Maybe the real work is unlearning what we’ve been told about success and figuring out how to stay—differently.
The Elite Design of Slippers: When Nanas Got It Right
They’re not trendy, they’re not fashionable, but these slippers are elite. The solid bottom? The furry inside? Pure genius. It’s like nanas cracked the code on comfort decades ago, and here I am in my mid-forties, finally catching on.
Are They Hot, or Do You Just Work With Them?
Sometimes, the workplace has a way of making someone seem more attractive than they might be in the real world. It's what I call office goggles. But when I talked about my work crush with my Alice whilst we were in New Zealand recently, her brutally honest feedback brought me back to reality.
When Saying Thank You Becomes a Tick-Box Exercise
For me, showing gratitude is supposed to feel genuine—a connection, a moment of real appreciation. But I have found that in corporate spaces, it often turns into something hollow: an anonymous email, a forced meeting exercise, or yet another tick-box task. Its such a shame about how the clumsiness of corporate culture risks ruining something that is supposed to be deeply human.
What It Means to Be the First, the Only, and the Example
Sometimes leadership is less about the role and more about the weight it carries. For me, being seen as an inspiration is both humbling and heavy—a mix of pride, exhaustion, and moments of loneliness.
Why Dreaming Matters (Especially When You Feel Stuck)
Dreaming isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about making space for the questions. When life feels stuck or too formulaic, letting your mind wander to bold, expansive possibilities can be the reset you didn’t know you needed. For me, it’s about imagining what’s next, even if the answers aren’t clear yet.
Who Am I Outside of Work?
It’s a question my friend Ritchie asked me that I wasn’t quite ready to answer. Sitting in the sunshine of New Zealand, far from my desk and surrounded by every reason to relax, I’ve been turning it over in my mind. Work has always been a big part of who I am, but what happens when I dig deeper?