Remote working is still a hot topic. For disabled people, it’s been touted as a big leap forward. Many businesses are still grappling with the pros and cons of this new era. This can create many frustrations and fears for employers and employees. Indeed, for disabled and non-disabled employees too. We have to pause and… Continue Reading
Poland – the big trip
I’ve been wanting to write more articles for a while. With some health challenges earlier in the year, and building the world’s biggest disability marketing agency, it’s been tricky finding time. However I’m currently in Poland and found some time to share how the trip went. With a plan to write about other topics after… Continue Reading
Purple Party
Yesterday at Purple Goat we celebrated our second birthday in person. And when I say celebrated, it was the biggest celebration of disabled talent you’ll ever see! At an accessible venue in London for 150 people (believe me such venues are not so abundant), many of the top disabled influencers joined some of our clients,… Continue Reading
Sexclusion
Who remembers the 1990’s Bloodhound Gang song that went “you and me baby ain’t nothing but mammals, so let’s do it like they do on the discovery channel”? Not your normal opening line in an article, admittedly. But it illustrates how we all understand that sex, and relationships, are simply in our nature. On a… Continue Reading
7 things I learned from the tough times
I’ve had a very testing 6 weeks. In fact I’ve had a pretty tough 6 months. I learned from you in my recent poll that shared experiences are helpful. I think we all take away something for ourselves when connecting with what others go through. So here’s my news and what I’ve learned through quite… Continue Reading
The legend that is Chris Cusack – RIP
Today is the funeral of one of my best friends and also long time work colleague Chris Cusack. Since hearing of his passing before Christmas it’s taken a lot to process how much I miss him. Having taken the time I’ve needed for myself I want to share how amazing he was in this post… Continue Reading
Government Disability Strategy – Who’s leading the conversation?
Today the government released their long anticipated disability strategy. Promised since 2019, it was said to be big and bold for the disability community. Having looked at it this morning, here’s my take on it. Firstly the obligatory nod to the positives. The mention of improvement to housing, transport, education and employment is much needed…. Continue Reading
Show business to big business
I’ve had a big shift in my career the past year or so. In fact it’s 10 years almost to the day that I handed my notice in from my safer employed job. So it’s fair to say on this long bank holiday weekend I’ve been a little reflective and a little nostalgic. Here’s a… Continue Reading