Insights on Life, Leadership and Pop Culture
brought to you by a classic overthinker from GenX
Reflections by G
Adventures in Data (Mis)Management
Do you work with data? The answer is likely yes. I’ve gathered 7 1/2 tips based on the weirder experiences I’ve had working in data. (4 min read)
Whose Story Is It?
I make 3 decisions every time I write or speak in public. Storytelling - communicating - with intention, serves a purpose. (2 min read)
Gender Blender: Gen X, Gender & Pop Culture
Looking for an in-depth examination of the intersection of gender identity & Gen X pop culture? This ain’t it. A lighthearted, comical & nostalgic reflection on my GenX experience. (4 min read)
When People Disappoint You: Part 2
They were my mentor. A trusted advisor. Someone to look up to. They were also a bully. (4 min read)
When People Disappoint You: Part 1
How we react to disappointment is messy. Does social media make us sweat the small stuff and overlook the worst? Why do we judge celebrities harsher than our friends? (5 min read)
The Magical Mystery of My Public Library
You might not expect a library was where I fell in love with movies, learned about comedic timing and became the kickstart to a lacklustre dating life. (5 min read)
Our Personal Relationship with Change
How we interpret change is uniquely personal. The way it affects us, and how we resist, is a shared experience. (4 min read)
Why Change Management?
To better understand why the discipline is important, let’s scope the impact of a single modification inside an organization. How far-reaching can one change really be? (3 min read)
Teachable Moments from Teaching
I’m supposed to be the one teaching, yet I’m the one who keeps learning. (3 min read)
Surgery During Covid
COVID forced necessary changes in healthcare. Here I look at the pros and cons I experienced, including a surprise epidural for foot surgery. (5 min read)
Change Can Be Good When Done Correctly
How businesses can adapt during covid while maintaining inclusion for all customers.
Originally published July 2020 in Business London Magazine. (3.5 min read)
No One Sees Your Intent. They See Your Content.
How does your organization represent themselves online?
Originally published February 2020 in Business London Magazine. (3.5 min read)
Two Left Feet: Misadventures On The Road To Recovery
What connects The Shining, a wheelbarrow and a Russian folk dance? A comedy of errors while recovering from surgery. (6 min read)
Diversity: 4 Steps for Small Businesses to Get It Right
How small businesses can pursue diversity and inclusion on a tight budget.
Originally published October 2019 in Business London Magazine. (3.5 min read)
The Social Media Vortex
We need to make the most of our professional social presence but beware the vortex. It can trap you into wasting time & effort with a side of anxiety-inducing thought spirals. (3.5 min read)
Experienced Candidates Need Not Apply
Welcome to the digital age … of ageism.
Originally published June 2019 in Business London Magazine. (3.5 min read)