Are your bum and balls up for some Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?

I have already had one pop at CPD as it is practiced in many quasi-professions. Don’t misunderstand me… I am totally committed to the constant updating of my knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards any of the quasi-professions in which I… Continue reading

RSA Watch Oxford – Changing Society (30 October 2017)

Every quarter, I host an evening of screenings of recent talks given to the Royal Society for the Arts (RSA). The evening consists of a series of screenings and discussion around the themes, supported by free wine and nibbles! We… Continue reading

When “professionals” don’t think twice, and snake oil sales go unchecked…

In my feed this morning: From someone describing themselves as a “Researcher/SPSS Analyst/Systematic Reviewer/Psychologist/Counsellor & Coach Specialist for Professionals & PhD Students”; This mind/body split (apparantly due to Descartes, a philosopher) is rapidly changing. If you look at recent TV… Continue reading

Masters’ Level (CIPD L7) Human Resources Management qualification – Sept 2017

If you work in HR, this is an incredible opportunity. Gain a Masters’ Level qualification in your spare time, over two years at a very reasonable cost. Here’s a summary of last week’s ‘taster’ afternoon: CIPD Level 7 Taster Afternoon… Continue reading

University of Oxford – Advanced Coaching Course – Summer 2018

Absolutely delighted that the Oxford University Advanced Coaching course is being repeated again this year; for our third year!  I am very much looking forward to working with the 2018 cohort. The programme no happens in the Autumn (Michelmas) term,… Continue reading