The Digest

Easy does it

Feeling burnt out? Embrace ease instead of pushing through. Explore self-compassion and …

Dignity, community, representation

How do we build communities that truly serve us? In this latest Digest, I explore the …

Meet Generation T

As some of you may know, I'm quite the tech enthusiast. But should we be fearing it? In …

The soft life

This week’s The Digest is jam-packed with fascinating reads on mindfulness, luxury …

The three most important podcast episodes you will listen to this year 🎧

I've been trying to take myself on long walks several times a week without my dog. Said …

Our business-needs-first society, enshittification, and more

Feeling weary? Join the club. In my latest Digest of personally curated finds, I explore …

A life worth wanting

That’s not just a simple declarative sentence; it’s the result of an 18-month exchange …

True luxury is human connection

I offer you another opinion piece, this time written by Daniel Langer, the executive …

Tal Zur on slow interiors, soft power and the language of crochet

My latest guest on Out of the Clouds is Tal Zur, teacher at the Holon Institute of …

Arthur Gourounlian on his hero's journey

I’m thrilled to share my latest interview with Arthur Gourounlian. We met in 2010 when …

Mr Choo's Academy

Weak ankles are like a curse. First, because I love shoes. Second, because as a result, …

Permission to dial it back

Have you felt drained lately? Then this series is for you. Whether you want to talk about …

MINDFULNESS STRAIGHT TO YOUR EARS

If you haven’t sampled any of *my* mindfulness or Loving Kindness practices, perhaps …

Pippa Small on the luxury of made by hand, clean gold and being in love with the world

I am delighted to bring you a new interview with the wonderful (link: …

PIPPA SMALL CELEBRATES COLOMBIA WITH CLEAN GOLD COLLECTION 'TOGETHER FOREVER'

Responsible jeweller Pippa Small has been looking to find a source of clean gold for many …

Talking sustainability and brand content as documentary with Scott Wimsett

I take joy in every interview for Out of the Clouds, and it’s an extra special treat when …

Food is more than what you think it is

I’d heard from a naturopath (or an enthusiast, I cannot remember) that your supermarket …

Nada Ghazal creates jewellery to connect

I’ve got another inspiring guest interview to share with you — this one with Nada Ghazal, …

Technologically sublime sutras

When mindfulness (or rather Buddhist chanting) meets an experimental theatre company in …

Kim Walls on regenerative beauty and trusting the power of nature

Season three of Out of the Clouds kicks off with (link: …

Connecting to your joy

I can’t remember how I found this sweet article a few days ago, but it’s one of those …

An ode to books

I love books. That’s not a secret, and it is a notable trait of my personality. I realise …

Three fresh podcast episodes

If you are back at work - and perhaps commuting to the office - I’m happy to bring you …

For your ears only

Early on in working on my podcast, I decided to select some questions which I’d ask every …

Abigail James on skincare, self-care and ageing well

Abigail James, London’s famed A-list facialist who’s been crowned ‘the queen of skin’ and …

Who do you want to be?

Do you know what you’d like your future self to look like? Sound like? Feel like? This …

Guess what? Journaling works

NY Mag’s The Cut has a new series, which I discovered thanks to the Scribbling Buddha …

Dr Jonathan Kaplan on urban mindfulness, psychological flexibility and living from our values

In the latest Out of the Clouds episode, I interview licensed clinical psychologist, …

Corporate Courage a la Brené Brown

You may not think of Brené Brown as someone very corporate, yet this exceptionally …

Thought work

Part of coaching training (and I assume therapy) is ‘thought work’. Examining the …

Discussing community, inclusion and neurodiversity with Wesley Faulkner

In this new episode of Out of the Clouds, I am delighted to share my interview with …

Though shalt not ghost

I am both a communications person and someone interested in what is happening in the …

Work, Together, returns April 22

I am thrilled to be hosting our second collective coaching session this Friday 22 April …

Susan Cain, longing and serendipity

Serendipity. Such an exciting word. Only days ago, I saw a first email from TED to …

Scaling intimacy with Jenny Sauer-Klein

In the latest Out of the Clouds episode, I speak with consultant and experience design …

Let's talk personal style

I both love to talk, and I’m a bit shy. But you wouldn’t know that from listening to my …

Compassion is the greatest thing you never knew you needed

And you do need it! Another connection to the concept of tone! In this episode of the Dan …

Cameron Silver talks circular fashion, retail and vulnerability on Out of the Clouds

My latest guest on the podcast is known as the impresario of vintage couture and owner of …

Fashion trends and the forever wardrobe

I remember the days when I used to run to H&M for something new. Anything, really. I’ve …

Work and the polymath playbook

Lucky me. As I was doing some reading and research for this newsletter, I landed by …

When a catalytic event changes our sense of self

There was a time when everyone I knew would introduce me as ‘Anne from Louboutin’. …

A superpower we all need: resilience

This past week, I’ve been on the receiving end of some bad news. Someone close to me has …

Looking back on 2021

*'I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.*' - David …

Meta plans

He did it. James Corden did it. His Late Late Night ‘News’ section is all the news I …

Trending down

Work less, get poorer and stop climate change. I’m serious! That’s the suggestion offered …

Talking Bento with Yancey Strickler, the father of Bentoism

I am a 'quickstart'; that's what I discovered when I took the Kolbe Index. It felt …

Anticipating next year's resolutions

Interested in getting into a mindfulness practice? Perhaps you want to anticipate your …

Let's talk waste!

In last week’s Looking Forward, titled ‘Fashion as Self-Care’, I edited out a short …

mind matters

Attention is a subject worthy of an entire newsletter alone (perhaps something for …

Screenwriting techniques, story and UX

I am putting the finishing touches to an interview with Yancey Strickler, ex CEO of …

Why coaching is good when you feel that 'meh' feeling

That 'meh' feeling isn’t gone, at least not for me. So I couldn’t help but want to share …

Is Facebook the Tobacco Industry of the 21st century?

Fascinating essay, whose title will no doubt grab your attention as it grabbed mine: is …

Dr Tim Lomas on finding happiness through untranslatable words, and men, meditation, and mental health

I’ve been mulling over a project called ‘We need a new word’ for just about four years …

Radical self-care

I do a great job of dodging newsletters. I subscribe, then every morning, I enjoy a …

What is erotic ecology and how can it help us save the world?

I regularly listen to Ten Percent Happier, the mindfulness podcast by ABC news anchor Dan …

Fashion's hottest collab ever: Balenciaga x The Simpsons

I’ve only just written about Balenciaga’s Fortnite collab and yet I had to mention this …

Andrew Barry on Transformational Online Courses

Tell me, are you like me and have you taken an online course recently? Was it good? bad? …

Anne Lamott talks about her inner critic

I was standing with a sea of tourists at Mykonos port, waiting to be herded onto a …

Writer's burnout

I felt really lucky when a friend shared this article with me. The headline and feature …

Dr Nadine Kelly on yoga, creativity and serving wise women

It’s a delight to make new friends via the wonderful medium that is a podcast. Reflecting …

Boundaries are the future of work

My exploration of the importance of boundaries at work, which you may have read about in …

Helen Baynes on customer centricity and the power of listening

"If you have a long-term ambition for your business, take your customers on the journey …

Roman dreams

Returning to the eternal city for a visit is a dream I am contemplating. A new colourful …

Is Polywork the future of work?

POLYWORK is the name of an upcoming professional social network targeted towards Gen Z …

Go on, write a thank you note!

Some of my favourite writers of all time, such as Martha Beck and Julia Cameron, advise …

The happiness track

A few days ago, I started following Ted Speaker and author, Emma Seppälä PHD, whose …

Mindful Discernment

Yesterday, I enjoyed a lengthy conversation with my Bento Society weekly group about the …

lego says 'everyone is awesome' with LGBTQ+ Set

Lego says 'Everyone is awesome' as they launch their first LGBTQ+ set, inspired by Danish …

is the doughnut the future?

Have you heard of the only doughnut that will ever be good for you? Kate Raworth, Oxford …

Yoga teacher Chris Magee on movement, introspection and holding space

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure to talk to Chris Magee, aka Mageesy. Co-head of yoga …

Keris Marsden on naturopathy, self care and following her gut

A friend pointed me in the direction of Keris Marsden last year. I was always fascinated …

The future of work? Caring leadership

Why should organisations need to develop caring leadership? Not something I would have …

Nina runsdorf on being true to herself

A new episode of Out of the Clouds is out with the wonderful (link: …

The one where Anne Muhlethaler talks mindful communication with Dr Andrea Wojnicki

A few weeks back I was happy to be a guest of the Talk about Talk podcast with the …

Decision making and mindfulness

As mentioned in my intro and in the post below, this week's article on the myths …

Bottega Veneta goes live with digital publication

Bravo Bottega on delivering a surprising and exciting first issue of your new digital …

FAVORITE NEWSLETTERS OF LATE

This week, I am concerning myself with the evolution of our emails and the why behind our …

Looking In: The future of work

It may be obvious by now that I have a fondness for (link: https://hbr.org/ text: HBR). …

Hanna Fiedler weaves her magic

Designer Hanna Fiedler has a way of being crafty around luxury, which in itself is a …

Out of the Clouds #-07 is live with Paolo Ferrarini

Journalist, curator and professor, Paolo Ferrarini is my guest for the seventh episode of …

Our magic phones

I don’t mind admitting my symbiotic relationship to my phone. Who else is like me? Go on, …

Everyday Kindness

For those of you who listened to my podcast with Clementine Desseaux (@bonjourclem), you …

Connected: Made Together Apart

Nine international designers were challenged to create a table and seating that suit …

Out of the Clouds, the podcast, is live!

A real labor of love, my new podcast, Out of the Clouds, is now available for streaming …

Don’t think, just be: HBR’s mindful advice for anxious times

With anxiety being so widespread given our current climate of global turbulence, this …