Rudyard Kipling published the  poem 'If...' in 1895, a world away from the one we now live in, but the message it conveys is as true as it ever was . For me it's about personal growth, whoever you are and however you see your place in the world, so forgive my minor edits to reflect this. No apology, however, for leaving this as a message from father to son.

There's a duality in everything if you look for it - two sides to an argument, advantages and drawbacks to any approach, challenges and delights in everything you do. This podcast is based on an original blog post you'll find here, posted in late January 2021.

On the benefits of meetings, and being prepared for them.

Find the original blog post at the international-eyes.org website here .

This week's focus is on listening to yourself and others, and why this is perhaps more important than speaking when it comes to intercultural communication and learning.

The original post can be found here on the international-eyes.org website and blog

The end of the first week of my 365 milestone marathon reflects on the importance of taking - and making - opportunities. 

Dealing with issues of communication and making connections.

Where it all began back in January 2021 in an effort to get ahead of hindsight.

Reflecting on the end of the accounting year, being held to account and what counts when all's said and done.

You can find the original blog here.