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Yesterday I was honoured to be invited to speak to over 200 organisations who are supporters of the First 1001 Critical Days Manifesto.  It is 3 years since it began. Clair Rees asked me to give a brief talk on aspects we could celebrate, at a gathering in Westminster Central Hall, behind Westminster Cathedral  – photo […]

I’m very excited to share that I have made some great connections with fellow passionate and learned people to offer some awareness raising and informative events on perinatal mental health early next year. Please click on highlighted text for links to full details for each event. January 11th at with Salford University January 25th at […]

11 years ago when I resigned school teaching to become a professional speaker, my dream was one day to be travelling on aeroplanes to be sharing my story internationally. As I type this I am returning from Berlin – my second talk abroad within a week. Another is being planned in Switzerland. I ask myself […]

What does it feel like, as a speaker, to be pushed beyond your comfort zone and arrive at your dream destination? I have been confident delivering presentations to healthcare professionals for many years now. Increasingly I have been invited to speak to a wider, generic audience, e.g. a multi-national bank in London. Last week I […]