18 Jul 2026

2026, Content, Creativity, MyAlchemy, Writing 0 Comment
How do I writeI've been asked how I get the time to blog fairly regularly.And I have an answer that does not make sense (at least, pre- and post-pandemic).Traffic.And by traffic I don't mean the social media traffic of readers that beat their way to my blog. I mean genuine, horrendous, crawly, mind-numbing road traffic! Okay, may not be mind-numbing but definitely the clutch-brake-mo...
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03 Jul 2026

2016, 2026, Book Review, communications, WhatIReallyMeantToSay
Title of the book Who Silenced Strategy with author name John Britt plus book cover
Who Silenced Strategy? By John BrittThe air is chilling.The atmosphere sinister.The hushed whispers that echo down the corporate corridors are ominous.If this was a crime serial some deadly music would be playing the background – enough to make you bite your nails in anxiety.But it’s not that. It’s just corporate intrigue.And tell me, who has not swiped through an office entrance...
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25 Mar 2026

2026, LEGO(R) SERIOUS PLAY(R), Training, Workshops
Title with Model of a minion
Buddying Up with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®What happens when 7 youths come together and discuss their personal wishes?First question: are they even willing to share? They could if you used the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Methodology.Picture this. Here are 7 hardworking, driven, enthusiastic young people. Each set out to do their tasks for the day. They know what they are doing and have come...
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20 Jan 2026

2026, Book Review, ReadLikeAWriter, Writing 2 Comments
Title of book and author: Stories of Words and Phrases by Sumanto Chattopadhyay
Unearthing the history behind words and phrasesI’ve always been in love with reading.In love with words.And in reading about words.The history. The background. The etymology of words.And so, I was delighted when someone I know personally (hello Bragging Rights!) published a book on all that I hold dear. Stories of Words and Phrases by Sumanto Chattopadhyay brings all that together in...
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