Is professionalism old fashioned?

by | Jan 31, 2022 | Life, MAD Blather, Work

I have never watched a match of tennis. Last night was the first time. Amusing perhaps, that I chose one of the longest matches in history to get inducted. Nevertheless, my partner was keen to see the game and I thought why not? Let’s see what the fuss is all about....

Guess What I’m Feeling?

by | Sep 8, 2020 | General, Life, MAD Blather, Study

“I waddled into my new classroom. My legs were shaking, and I was pretty much gasping for air. I pushed myself to the front of the room. The teacher asked me a few questions, but I just couldn’t answer them. I mean I could, but the answers were swirling around...

Puzzling Times

by | Aug 14, 2020 | General, Life, MAD Blather, Study, Work

I’ve often mentioned my love of jigsaw puzzles. Last night my partner and I finished a 6000 piece jigsaw puzzle representing one of the greatest masterpieces of the seventeenth century, Las Meninas  painted in 1656 by Don Diego de Silva Velazquez and now housed in the...

Getting Set to Work Remotely

by | Mar 13, 2020 | MAD Blather, Work

As I see more and more of my clients asking their people to start working from home with the unfolding global events, I can’t help but ask myself how well equipped are we to transition so suddenly to a remote working environment? So much of the work we do at M.A.D....

Let’s get loud!

by | Oct 18, 2019 | MAD Blather

For a cause that’s near and dear to my heart I must say this Friday please ‘Let’s get loud!’ for anyone with hearing loss and who could benefit from the programs at the Shepherd Foundation. My tiny nephew Andrew, whose now just 3 years old, was born with hearing...

The Underrated Art of Listening

by | Sep 10, 2019 | MAD Blather

I’m one of six kids. In the pecking order, I’m number four. Technically I’m a middle child. Yet, not only am I sandwiched between four brothers, I even had to share the middle position with one of them! Growing up was chaotic to say the least and those who shouted...