The last couple of years I’ve seen a shift in my focus to more behind the scenes and a reduction in public appearances. It’s been great recently to do a couple of live talks and podcast appearances once again. One on the influencer marketing show (coming soon). And a disability focused chat with the brilliant… Continue Reading
How to change the world
Disability Citizen Assembly
Purple Power is really motoring now! Encompassing self development, disruptive politics, and innovative business ideas – all for disability inclusion! With Purple Goat becoming the vehicle for change with global business. Purple Ventures being my outlet to advise disability companies. Purple Power is an outlet for Changemakers and Leaders. In the spirit of all this… Continue Reading
Lockdown, Launch and 3 years of agency Lessons
A bit more than 3 years ago, in February 2020, I was in Tenerife on a typical winter sunshine break. Covid was on further away shores. I’d been getting a lot of momentum in the media and as a speaker. Plus I’d been getting a lot of clarity on a way forward around disability inclusion… Continue Reading
Embodiment and Archetypes
It’s been really fun getting back to podcasting. I’ve done two interviews already this year. Both focusing on the topic of personal development for disability inclusion. There’s lots of plans to bring in disabled activists and entrepreneurs next. But sharing Richard (last episode) and now David’s wisdom and tools was the perfect way to kick… Continue Reading
Shifting Perspectives
I’ve been doing some serious procrastination over my Purple Power newsletter. So I’ve decided, through a bunged up Sunday afternoon, to just write whatever comes out. Apologies if the outcome is more akin to my cold 😂 It’s actually quite similar to when I launched my blog in 2009. I had so many things to… Continue Reading
Welcome to Purple Power
It’s here! The first post of my new Purple Power newsletter. Thanks for continuing this inclusion journey with me. In some ways you can expect similar things in these posts to when I first started blogging in 2009. Education on barriers that disabled people. Solutions from across the world. Why disability inclusion is good for… Continue Reading
Relaxation and Inclusion
I’ve been on #holidaymode this weekend. Should I be working by writing this post on bank holiday Monday? For me, writing about disability inclusion isn’t really work. It’s more of a passion. Not always an easy one, but a necessary one. I did take Saturday and Sunday to do two non work things though. Firstly… Continue Reading
Remote Work
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