3 steps I took to narrowly avoid burnout
“With my tight chest and shallow breaths I wondered, is this what an anxiety attack feels like?”
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We can’t all be outliers but we can learn to have influence
High profile examples of breaking the glass ceiling don’t mean permanent change for all of us. Learning the techniques of influence may be a way to continue to push things forward.
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8 things professionals in any field can learn from the artist Jean-Micheal Basquiat
Jean-Micheal Basqiaut was a self taught American artist. After attending an exhibition of his work in London here are 8 things I realised that professionals in any field can learn from him.
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Are you a bad teacher if you don’t want to eat lunch with your pupils?
Some schools expect teachers to eat with students at lunch but what if the teachers just need a break?
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People who write or talk specifically about race – and why you should contact or read them instead of me
Why I’ll usually say no if a mainstream organisation asks me to speak or write specifically about race.
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How thinking about design can help leadership and teaching
You may not have the job title of designer but every day you create a product (your lesson) or a service, or you interact with other people. Design impacts all of us, even if we aren’t aware. (4 min read) About a year ago I started a job that wasn’t teaching, it was at a […]
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Iesha’s 10 tips for designing a speaking session
On my journey from nervous public speaker to person who connects with a variety of audiences, I’ve reflected that my most successful talks have the following in common. I’ve often been asked for tips. I hope this helps you.
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Break (your) rules
Sometimes we create rules for ourselves that used to serve a purpose but now could be holding us back.
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What do the last 5 things you purchased say about your priorities?
It’s easy to spend money randomly and without thinking. How well do your recent purchases reflect what you consider to be important?
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Experienced people need to keep a beginner's mind
Highly experienced people can do with remembering what it’s like to start out. Keeping a beginner’s mind can help with humility, joy and fresh perspectives. (3 min read) I’ve just finished helping my 6 year old son, G, with his homework. I won’t lie, initially I used to get my partner to do his maths […]