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When was the last time you looked at your 'Brand of You' with a fresh pair of eyes? I did just this with my business branding a few weeks ago. It surprised me that it no longer represented me - I didn't

Did anyone get a great shot of the amazing blue moon last night? Mine was taken hanging out of my bedroom window with my phone, balancing precariously on the window ledge ..... not a great picture, but

I love this view! It's from the comfy leather sofa in my favourite indie coffee shop in Rochester, the Deaf cat and it's of the beautiful cathedral. I'm a Career and Business Coach and a Mentor, and it's

What's your story? How can you use it to support others? 'There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.' Maya Angelou #storytelling #ExpressYourSelf

What a change in my life ... On the eve of my 54th birthday I'm reflecting on how much has changed for me in the last year. This is one of my favourite photos of me. It's from New Year's Eve, and is contrasted

I've just been inspired by a post last month by @surfermarly about being an Encourager rather than a Critic. I'm currently working with vulnerable women, young people and children on 'Being At My Best'

Happy New Year everyone! May 2018 be healthy, happy and your best year yet. Traci and Mike Video by @tallblue

Reflecting on 2017, this is the year when I have found the courage to look inside me. This image of my speaker stage debut in front of nearly 500 people in March is a powerful reminder of finally, aged

Christmas came early this year when a host of characters from Dicken's novels paraded through my hometown of Rochester in Kent. There was even a snow machine to recreate the spirit of Christmas! The day

On National Mentoring Day I'm reminiscing at my invitation last year to a garden party held at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Prince's Trust, an organisation set up by Prince

It's always wonderful to see that when a chain takes over a piece of local history, it retains many of the magnificent features! This was my first visit to The Golden Hope in Sittingbourne, Kent where

Mum, From morning's first light to Evening's last star, Always remember How special you are! A beautiful gift from my youngest son and his girlfriend today! Mums everywhere ........ remember just how very

My twenty plus years in the corporate world taught me about business and people. The last 20 plus months has taught me about myself. In the last two years I have learnt so much more about myself. How creative

This year in March I made my speaker stage debut talking about my half century challenge with body image and what I saw when I looked in the mirror. I have learnt over the last two years to see myself,

As I have become older, this resonates more and more. We never know how long we have in this fleeting thing called life, So let's live for now, for what inspires us. Do the things which make us happy,

No matter how great a relationship is, it's still so important to spend time together in an environment where you can talk, laugh, fall in love all over again. I had an early evening date last weekend

Beautiful moonlit walk in my hometown, Rochester this evening. I am so lucky to live somewhere so beautiful and full of history. The bridge, castle and cathedral look stunning - I really do love where

We have some fantastic traditions here in England. Morris dancers at a local Folk Festival at the weekend added some fun to the lovely Autumnal day. Great hats too ... old top hats with feathers added.

World Mental Health Day 2017 .... mental well-being is OUR business and is just as important as Physical well-being. Are you looking after yours?? Be kind to yourself, and to others :) Graphic credit to:

Happiness means different things to us all, however it is easy to set off a ripple effect of positivity simply with a smile :)