An introduction to Action Learning Sets
What is your number one problem right now? Let us imagine that this problem could be magically solved tomorrow. What would your next biggest problem be…and the third on your list? Are you concentrating on the right problem? Maybe there is a problem that…
Is 2022 going to be the year you start your own business?
I still get folks asking me how I came up with the name Dementia Adventure. The idea came to me during a brief exchange with a gentleman who was caring for his wife with dementia. I was off…
Index of chapters and my route around Peru in 2001
I have published a couple of chapters from my book ‘From dementia to adventure.’ I revisited this writing recently because I was missing travelling and decided to publish a few chapters to see if others might enjoy some vicarious travelling…
This is the next chapter in ‘From Dementia to Adventure’
This is the chapter taken from my book ‘From dementia to adventure,’ which follows on from By boat to Iquitos. I revisited this writing recently because I was missing traveling and decided to publish a few chapters to see if…
Why the Dava?
The Dava Way is one of Scotland’s greatest trails, linking the towns of Grantown-on-Spey and Forres. It is a net-downhill trail run following the old Highland railway line for 24 miles through stunning Scottish moorland, woodland, and farmland.
Tips and tricks from both sides of the desk
Pitching for social investment is a rather unique interpersonal exchange and group psychology game that you can learn to succeed in with a few tips and tricks. Asking for money and securing investment for your social project involves passion, belief and…
Face your fears with these tips and tricks
Speaking in public is on many people’s list of fears. The thought of standing up in front of a crowd and addressing them, even briefly, can bring many out in a sweat and for some it takes us back to being a…
5 Top tips to get you through this winter
It is fantastic to see so many big running events back. From Loch Ness to London and Boston thousands of runners are finally getting the chance to fulfil their running dreams. Personally, I have been waiting three years to run the…
Life lessons from the marathon
I identify as a marathon runner; I like running marathons. To put it more accurately, I enjoy signing up for marathons and I particularly like the finish line. There is the buzz from signing up for the race and the deep satisfaction that comes from…
