Developing as a leader takes time. Leaders are indeed made not born. Individuals have throughout history been born to lead, but the question remains, was he or she any good at it? When I first studied workplace management I examined different motivational theories including Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs which I came across again when studying […]
An extreme close-up with uncertainty and unease #Playwright #Screenwriter #Author
April 9, 2017 by
When I began writing Crazy Plastic Love two years ago I wanted to explore relationships “the lived in experience”. Questioning how I could look at the subjects of truth, lies and love closer to expose the characters’ true nature. Life up close and personal, if you like. I believe I did that by enticing the […]
Women who dare to be bold and brave #International #WomensDay #CreativeLife
March 8, 2017 by
Once we would find storytellers sitting under a tree with pen and paper, digging through the story scrabble of consequences, conflicts and conquests. Most of those storytellers were men back in those old-timer days. It’s true to say that some of my most beloved stories were written by men and some of my favourite poetry […]
Creatives and their wellbeing #initiative #health
February 9, 2017 by
It was fantastic to read about this new initiative for the arts sector this week. I’ve known for a long time people working in the entertainment industry experience anxiety, depression and substance abuse in higher numbers than other industry groups in the general population. Suicide rates are high in this sector also. So indeed there […]
Be a Writer of Relevance. #Diversity #GlobalCommunity
October 16, 2016 by
E-motions… all writers should understand the affective state of consciousness, happiness, fear, hate, gratitude, desire, denial etc., to the best of their ability. One of the reasons I chose the studies in counselling and now in families and community service is so I have a devoted understanding of the framework of human development, vulnerability and […]
Be More Than… Support Your Community #Volunteering
October 12, 2016 by
Supporting, assisting and coordinating are the skills I’m most proud of. Telling stories is another passion of mine. I’ve always believed that having a strong background in humanities and community service aids in my ability to be a better writer. Learning how to assist in enabling people to solve their problems requires a holistic approach, […]
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