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I was recently reminiscing about my childhood memories. The fondest of which are the big family dinners we used to have with relatives, often including at least three generations. I

In late 2009, I was set to give a speech in Madrid and received an email asking if I’d also be available to take part in an interview for a

In my new book, I talk a little about the danger of polarised and vitriolic debate which often raises its ugly head on social media. For many years, I have

In 2017/18, a happy series of coincidences found me speaking at the annual retired teachers’ lunch at Chaddesden Park Junior School; the school where I began my career as a

Throughout my life, I have been very lucky to have people who have always encouraged me to follow my passions and sense of purpose; family, friends, colleagues and bosses. For

I have, on many occasions and with some justification, been told that I am a dreamer. I love exploring seemingly unrelated ideas in order to find new connections. I guess,

Every year I wake up on January 1st with a sense of possibility, opportunity and optimism and this year is no different. \ I have always believed that life, and

In 2013, I published my book Change: Learn to Love it, Learn to Lead it . It is an exploration of change; why we find it so hard and what

1. How and why did you start in the world of childhood? I had a teacher when I was eight years old who offered support during my parent’s divorce. He

Despite what some might believe, my career is as precarious as everyone else’s. When I’m busy, things are going well and I’m in a good place I manage to keep

Earlier this month, I attended a round table to explore how the arts could and should be celebrated properly in education. There was an eclectic and fascinating mix of people

I have heard people say you should never meet your heroes because the reality rarely lives up to expectation. Well, earlier this summer, I had an experience proving this sentiment