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Feb 14, 20222 min

To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? That Really isn’t the Question.

A few weeks ago I tested positive for Covid. I immediately messaged everyone I had been in contact with. The one person I was most...

Oct 28, 20214 min

Communication, Communication,Communication

On dog walks in a local park, I would often see an elderly couple sitting together on a bench under a large sycamore tree. A stoic dog...

Jul 21, 20213 min

Should We Stay or Should We Go?

home v remote working - mediation is on hand for potential conflict There’s a real divide between those continuing to work remotely from...

May 20, 20214 min

Why Businesses Should Mediate

Imagine this scenario. A and B are the joint directors of a company. They are also the joint shareholders, each holding 50%. A and B are...

Apr 22, 20212 min

Know Your Artichokes From Your Onions

The analogy of an onion is often used as a visual illustration of peeling back layers of emotions. A complex person is described as...

Mar 1, 20212 min

The 18th Camel - there is always a solution

There's an ancient proverb which goes something like this: A father bequeathed 17 camels to his three sons. When the father died, his...

Feb 1, 20212 min

The Power of the Apology

The Power of the Apology Sorry. A small word with huge potential but only if said 'in the right way’ - with meaning. Without meaning,...

Jan 4, 20213 min

Is the Grass Always Greener?

On a recent walk, I got caught in a sudden downpour. It seemed to come out of nowhere. My weather app hadn’t predicted it. In fact, it...