Sue Wong

We have written a great deal about what this my manifesto journey has meant to us. We now want to take this opportunity to write about the wonderful support and encouragement we have received from our roadtesters. This group of my manifesto mates have been there for us at every turn – nothing was too much… Read More

The title of my most recent Acts of Kindness blog was simply Ten! – within it I wrote about ten acts of kindness that I had received on one particular Saturday. It was my pleasure to share the list with our readers, and I also pointed out that I suspected that there would’ve been at… Read More

I heard the term toxic positivity used recently and found myself curious – and I’ll admit, a little defensive – about the difference between this and a term I choose to use, positive reframing. Clearly the former has negative connotations and the latter – dare I say it – has positive connotations! I take toxic… Read More

In the Emmy award winning comedy TV series, Ted Lasso, there are many quotable quotes and powerful messages related to building culture, fostering belief, and nurturing passion. With the help of his trusty assistant, Coach Beard, Ted Lasso, a successful American college football coach, is appointed to manage a struggling English Premier League football team,… Read More

At my manifesto we are passionate about helping individuals and teams to live fulfilling and authentic lives. The work Sue and I are co-creating for our clients is deeply meaningful and purposeful to us. Our ongoing work is shaped by our personal experiences, our commitment to professional learning, and our enjoyment of reading widely. Matt… Read More

Before I attended an event on a particular day, which required me to travel a distance, my husband and I ‘scoped’ out the logistics. I recognise that I am best prepared for anything that is unfamiliar, to enable myself to see the journey first, by doing it. This future pacing reduces the fears that come… Read More

What makes you smile? I wonder what comes to mind for you as you ponder this question? Maybe your first thought was being with other people – family, friends, colleagues, or pets. Maybe your mind turned to nature and spending time in the great outdoors, experiencing emotions such as awe and wonder. Maybe your mind… Read More

When I was a young girl who was not aware of the reasons for her moods and impulses or who she really was or what she really wanted out of life, I was like a child crying for the moon, for that shiny unattainable object which would always be beyond my reach. I was reminded… Read More

  Previously I have written a book recommendation on Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday as blog 84. I continue now writing one for The Obstacle is the Way, another of his Stoic Virtues series. To some extent, I feel that I am late to the table in discovering Holiday’s books, especially as I notice… Read More