Lifelong learning

Lifelong learning

Lifelong learning, change and starting something new What can I say, I get bored easily, I love change!   But I’m aware that is not the case for everyone. And I have a completely un-researched theory I want to share with you.  And yes, I’m pretty sure un-researched is...

Goals, goals, goals…

People with written goals are 42% more likely to achieve them than people without written goals*.  That’s well and good, but sitting down to plan out my goals for 2022 has been really challenging.  I don’t know if my lack of enthusiasm is because of the endless...

Hello overwhelm! The need to do too much

Why do I always feel the ‘need’ to do more than one thing at a time? Hello, overwhelm! Adages, contains the proverb “duos insequens lepore’s neutrum capit” and yes I also think this looks like gibberish… but translated from Latin these words mean ‘He...

When procrastination rears its ugly head

I know what I need to do, so why am I not doing it?  This thought has been floating in and out of my head for a few weeks now.  It’s procrastination! I’m flailing around in lockdown and it feels like spinning in circles with no clarity on where to stop and...

Work-life balance, is it even possible?

Work-life balance, is it even possible? Balance in life, it sounds so fabulous and yet so elusive, doesn’t it!  Anyone who’s ever strived for work-life balance or felt pressure to have it knows the feelings that seeking it brings up.  And the questions start to roll. ...

The real reason why I make impact films

The real reason why I make impact films is that films really can make a meaningful difference in the world. In my work, I often talk about the power of storytelling and how a film can change lives. It’s a stretch for many people to believe. And often hard to quantify....

Conquering Cancer is a global hope

Conquering Cancer is a global hope Cervical Cancer Elimination Is conquering cancer a global hope? Some thoughts I had after spending a week in Geneva to begin filming for Conquering Cancer. I found myself sitting in a beautiful boardroom at UNAIDS in Geneva waiting...