In the first of a new series of articles for readers who are embarking on studying conducting, I examine one of the most important aspects of conducting that no serious student should be without if they want to develop their craft successfully. Think back Most conductors start out in life as either instrumentalists or singers. […]
I’m delighted to announce the launch of my new website – Sublime Thinking. During the COVID pandemic, I’ve been thinking more and more about how I can use my experience to help people who may be struggling with a wide range of issues – from career difficulties, through to dealing with fear and from overcoming […]
With over 9.3 million people furloughed and over 150,000 redundancies in the UK since the start of the Coronavirus epidemic, like many other people, you may be feeling anxious about your immediate and future career prospects. To compound that anxiety, as the level of UK government backed support for businesses is reduced over the coming […]
In a world still in the grips of one of the worst pandemics in history, good ideas are needed more than ever before to help people, businesses and continents to recover and thrive again. But, for ideas to flourish, they need the right conditions. So, how can you get the most out of your ideas? […]
For a moment, imagine that you are a young child making the transition from a bicycle with stabilisers, to one without. Imagine the sensation of sitting on a bicycle for the first time without them. As the parent supports the child for the first few metres to help find their balance, imagine how the child […]
In my last article ‘The sun always shines above the clouds – a return to normal or a once in a lifetime opportunity?’ I looked at how striving for a quick return to ‘normal’ from the current Coronavirus crisis could prove to be counterproductive. However, the inability to move forward out of this crisis at […]
There’s no doubt that the last few weeks have changed the face of the world – perhaps forever. Many of the freedoms that we took for granted have been removed, as countries all around the world work frantically to limit the devastating effect of the Coronavirus. However, at some point, we will inevitably start […]
‘Innovation’ has been a huge buzz word in recent years. As new technologies have disrupted traditional ways of working, many industries have looked to innovate more and find new ways of doing things. The word ‘innovation’ can sound appealing, exciting and interesting, particularly if it unveils new and faster ways of doing things, new products, […]
