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Mentoring Magic in the Highlands: Connecting, Learning, and Growing Together”
I had such an enjoyable morning with the High Life Highland Active Schools and Community Sport Hubs team, exploring all things mentoring...
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Oct 61 min read
Freedom and Courage to Grow
This week I had the privilege of being part of some truly meaningful conversations as coaches reflected on their learning and growth over...
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Sep 282 min read


The Power of Safe Spaces and Shared Stories
Over the past week, I had the pleasure of spending time with teams from Fife Leisure Trust as we explored the topic of mentoring...
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Aug 271 min read


Adventures, Paths and Possibilities
16 years ago today I was in Fiji and looking ahead to the Cook Islands. I arrived back from Italy on Tuesday. This morning I enjoyed a...
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Jul 171 min read


Fleetwood Mac, Kimchi, and Why Connection Matters
Connection really is at the heart of everything we do. It’s something we believe in deeply — connection before content. Without it, real...
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Jul 81 min read


Dancing between Energies
This weekend, I found myself rocking out at the Brandi Carlile gig at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The venue? Absolutely...
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Jun 222 min read


A Nourishing Weekend: Markets, Mountains & Shinty
I had the most nourishing weekend—filled with all my favourite things: the hills of home, dinner round the kitchen table, the Glen Spean...
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Jun 162 min read


Exploring Mentoring in Athletics: Building a Strong Coaching Community Across Scotland
Over the last few months, we've had the pleasure of working closely with athletics coaches from across Scotland to explore the power and...
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Jun 51 min read


The energy is all about choice, autonomy, and advocacy.
I was genuinely buzzing about today’s meeting. A brilliant group of young people from the Scottish Disability Sport Young Persons Sport...
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May 192 min read


Promoting independence, responsibility and ownership through mentoring
Over the last month, we teamed up with a group of 29 coach developers from the Scottish Football Association. Together, we dove into the...
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May 21 min read


What are the most powerful, impactful, meaningful questions you have asked/been asked?
Yesterday, I had the privilege of facilitating two workshops at the Scottish Archery and Scottish Fencing joint Coaching Conference. It...
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Apr 272 min read


6AM, Mentoring, and Laughter: A Day with ADNA
Who knew a 6AM start could turn into such an energising day? Last Saturday, I packed up (chai in hand, I don't do coffee) and headed to...
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Apr 202 min read


Enhancing Volunteer Management in Sport: A Month of Collaborative Workshops with sportscotland
Over the last month, we’ve had the opportunity to design and deliver a series of dynamic and engaging volunteer management workshops for...
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Apr 113 min read


Scottish Disability Sport Young Start Programme
Lead Mentor – Scottish Disability Sport Young Start Programme As the Lead Mentor for the Scottish Disability Sport Young Start programme,...
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Apr 111 min read


Scottish Golf Young Leaders Programme
Supporting the Scottish Golf Young Leaders Programme We are proud to be supporting the Scottish Golf Young Leaders programme, an...
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Apr 101 min read
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