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Am I having a heart attack?
On Monday I got chest pain. It got worse and wouldn’t go away. I’m 45 (and desperately hoping I’m closer to 35) but I’m trying to look after myself. I play basketball weekly, go to Pilates regularly and and I generally feel great. Strong rhythms. Good momentum. Then… ouch. I
I pressed delete instead of edit
4 hours of work, gone in 2 seconds. A brain fade left me staring at a frantic Slack. No autosave. No version history. What followed was a crash course in digital transformation—planning, backups, and turning mistakes into momentum for a team that learns by doing.
Towards an AI future?
Over the next five years, AI will not create one future. It will create four conflicting futures. Most of the commentary assumes a single outcome. Either AI floods the internet with junk and we all retreat to “real life”. Or we accelerate into a hyper-automated world and never look back.
AI without the hype: Building real capability, not just curiosity
There’s no shortage of noise around AI right now. Depending on who you listen to, it’s either the greatest threat to humanity or the miracle solution to every business problem under the sun. The truth? It’s neither. AI isn’t magic, and it’s not the enemy. It’s a tool, a powerful one, that can transform the way we work if we approach it with clarity and purpose.
Why Automation Feels So Hard (Even for Digital Experts)
Even as a digital coach, the ever-expanding world of AI and automation can feel overwhelming. Too many tools, not enough clarity. Honestly, I’ve recognised I need to shift from “expert” to “navigator” so I can help build confidence, create better systems, and teach others with clarity, not chaos.
Digital Readiness: Why Digital Transformation Matters
Digital readiness refers to an organisation’s ability to adopt, adapt, and scale digital technologies effectively. But it’s not enough to implement digital tools and assume success. Digital transformation requires clear, measurable indicators to track progress and impact. Learn the key metrics for measuring digital transformation success.
The Demise of Social Media (Part 3): Finding Balance in Content Consumption
In our previous exploration of the digital realm, we analysed social media today and peeled back the layers of social media content creation, revealing a world teeming with variety and vibrancy. Now that we’ve gained insights from our content analysis, let’s move on to the next chapter of our adventure: consumption.
The Demise of Social Media (Part 2): A Revolution for Digital Value
In today’s digital age, the online landscape is saturated with content, ranging from informative articles to entertaining videos and everything in between. However, amidst the noise, it is essential to shift our focus from contributing to the clutter to providing genuine value to the online community.
The Demise of Social Media (Part 1): Analysing The Digital Space
In the last couple of years, many people have grown increasingly frustrated with social media, seeing it more as a source of annoyance rather than genuine connection. As we navigate through our feeds, we are met with a growing dissatisfaction due to the ever-changing algorithm, the abundance of irrelevant ads and clutter that seem to proliferate our feeds with each day.
A Year with ChatGPT: The Good, the Bad, and the Unfinished
ChatGPT has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with. Being aware of limitations can help us to make better use of the tool.
When Systems Break
Well-functioning systems can save us time, enhance collaboration, and boost productivity. However, we must acknowledge that systems can also falter, leading to frustration. This week, we faced several system failures, prompting us to reflect on how to effectively...
Effort vs Value
Effort versus value is a concept that is relevant to many aspects of our lives, including work. Often, we can become bogged down in tasks that require a lot of effort but don’t actually contribute much value to our work or the organisation we work for. Therefore, it is important to reassess, prioritise, and tweak our efforts to ensure we are getting the most value out of our work.