I theorise that every biopic, at least every rock n roll biopic, is simply Icarus' tale spun out again and again. They fly too high. They overindulge on their poison of choice. They come crashing down and learn their lesson. The morales of the story are: don't risk temptation, don't get too big for your … Continue reading Icarus’ biopic →

"Is Jason working today?" "Well he's replying to emails, so he must be!" Tunnel vision has the advantage of productivity but a quick response time to emails portrays the impression of a work ethic. In this modern remote working world where managers can't physically see you at your laptop, I think the fear is an … Continue reading Artificial productivity →

It's the middle of the night and Carl hears noises in his kitchen downstairs. He immediately rings the police and urgently whispers down the phone: 'Theres a murderer in my house, come quick!" The police arrive in a whirling mess of flashing lights, screeching tires and wailing sirens. They kick down the door and search … Continue reading The embarrassment avoidance check →

I think it's funny how baking, cooking and grocery shopping is largely considered female tasks but barbecuing is not. At the end of the day it's all food preparation but it seems the presence of fire, coal and meat make enough of a manly difference for the men to take over.

Georgia was really sorry. Tiernan had clearly put a lot of time and effort into this presentation but she just couldn't concentrate. It was simply too boring! Now let the record show she tried but the monotone voice, her short attention span and the text heavy slides made a powerful recipe for distraction. If the … Continue reading Wall talking →

I think in order for the radio show/podcast/TV show to be considered entertainment it needs to add value. It has to be a level up from the everyday conversations the audience is having. It needs to provide an angle that the listeners/viewers hadn't thought of. Whether that angle is humourous or insightful will depend on … Continue reading Entertaining conversations →

Why don't we do cooler things?Boredom.I think businesses are not used to handling boredom well.If there is only enough work for half a day, then the go to solution is to give that employee more to do!I think the truly innovative projects come from sitting around brainstorming not racing to yet another deadline.How can you … Continue reading Scheduling boredom →

Sometimes I find it hard to comprehend that stress is a choice. The audacity of you to imply I brought this anxiety onto myself. But when you're stressed to the gills and refuse help then you've no one else to blame. That stress is on you!

In school popularity was the social currency but in the corporate world it appears to be authority. 'Who gave you the authority to do that?' 'I want to speak to your supervisor!' 'Who told you to do this?' We will fulfill the requests of those above us on the food chain but if someone on … Continue reading Corporate currency-authority →

They say dogs can sense fear. I think humans can too. I think a group of teenagers can smell it on a substitute teacher. I think the interview panel can feel the confidence of an applicant long before they speak. Sheila might not be able to articulate it so but she gets the vibes that … Continue reading Sensing fear →