Why Candles? How to Find Joy (and Maybe Profit) in a Saturated Market.Any student of business would tell you to steer away from overly saturated markets. It’s necessary to have a ‘USP’ or a ‘niche’ to have…May 21May 21
My First Ofsted Visit: What to Expect and Lessons Learned Along the WayFive years into my teaching career and I finally experienced my first Ofsted inspection. Some people have already gone through as many as 3…May 2, 2023May 2, 2023
The Upward Spiral: Getting Out of a FunkI’ve been in a funk for just over 2 weeks now with exercise — not feeling motivated to get to the gym. It’s only now, today, after I…May 2, 20232May 2, 20232
Leading Literacy: Starting my journey as a Literacy Lead in an inner-London schoolI just got a promotion to Team Leader of Literacy in an inner-London secondary school and I’m buzzing. Now I’m just thinking of all of the…Apr 28, 20231Apr 28, 20231
You’ve Got it Wrong: ‘Productivity’ is EscapismEnjoying the comforts of a small routine, relaxing after a hard day’s work, watching a TV series with a loved one, cooking together, and…Apr 20, 20232Apr 20, 20232
Getting Unstuck: How to Reframe Your Writing MindsetWhen my students are stuck for ideas with their writing, or they think they can’t do it, I often tell them: “It doesn’t have to be perfect”Apr 13, 2023Apr 13, 2023
Achilles Tendon Rupture: Smash the Road to RecoveryIt sounded like someone had popped a bag of crisps into a microphone. Craig heard it from the other side of the pitch, and I thought…Mar 26, 20231Mar 26, 20231
From Sleepyhead to Early Bird: My Secret to Waking Up Energized Every Morning!If you are cynical about new years resolutions and mantras like ‘new year; new me’ then chances are that you’re either terrible at making…Mar 21, 20231Mar 21, 20231
Teachers on Strike: The Ugly Truth Behind Our Shameless Demands!To the sceptical, ignorant, or obstinate opposition to the teacher strikes: Here are my reasons for marching on Westminster and a call to…Mar 2, 20231Mar 2, 20231
It Really is the Simple Things…A short reflection on what makes me feel true peace and joy.Mar 2, 20231Mar 2, 20231