Anything is Possible by Gareth Southgateย 

This book is divided into three sections: Be Brave, Be Kind and Follow Your Dreams.  The biggest takeaway from this book for me was that you can be both a leader and a good person. Gareth is clearly so values-driven and prides himself on his respect for his team members โ€“ you donโ€™t have to … Continue reading Anything is Possible by Gareth Southgateย 

Set Your Own Boundaries and Respect Themย 

I was in a situation recently that caused my mindset to shift. I was asked a question which, to most people, was quite a standard, harmless conversation-starter. To me, however, it was actually quite personal and referenced a part of my life that I keep sheltered from most. I smiled and delivered my rehearsed, disengaged … Continue reading Set Your Own Boundaries and Respect Themย 

How Class and Identity are Unexpectedly Linked

A Class Act by Rob Beckett A Book Review A Class Act draws heavily from Rob Beckettโ€™s experiences but is not an autobiography as such. The book is an exploration of class and how this corresponds to identity. Rob grew up in a working-class family but, through his successful career and income, his middle-class wife, … Continue reading How Class and Identity are Unexpectedly Linked