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This page contains many articles I've written over the years in pursuit of learning, reflection, and personal development.

Themes include productivity, wellbeing, teaching, defusing bullying, culture, heritage, facilitation & more.

You will find that some of these posts are originally published on LinkedIn.

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Apr 11 min read

On the Road to Oman

[#ontheroad + Oman] Today I set off for Oman - one of my favourite countries. We have a training taking place there tomorrow. And even...

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Apr 12 min read

Facilitation and Teaching Activity Idea

[#facilitation / #teaching activity idea] Rounding off my trip to #Qatar earlier this week by sharing a key activity I have been wanting...

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Apr 12 min read

Travel: A Little take on Qatar vs Dubai

[#travel & Qatar] In a decidedly World Cup themed post, here’s my little take on Qatar vs Dubai. I visited for the first time this week,...

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Apr 11 min read

#OnTheRoad Reflection: Creativity

[#ontheroad reflection: creativity] These last two days, I’ve been driving to and from a school in Qatar for my work with teachers here...

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Apr 12 min read

Race and Culture: Part 2

[Learning about #race & #culture #2/5] Each day this week, I’m sharing a film, a book, a singer, a poem, and finally, a thought that’s...

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Mar 302 min read

Exploring Jordan and Must-See Spots

[#travel + a glimpse of #Jordan] Even though my trip to Jordan was brief, I was lucky to be taken on a whistle stop tour of a couple of...

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Mar 302 min read

The Power of Good Onboarding

[#training + good/bad onboarding] I’ve been in Amman, Jordan for work this past weekend. And while I normally share some learnings that...

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Mar 301 min read

Music for Wellbeing and Positivity

[#music + #wellbeing] It’s Friday! I like using music to change moods and even to help me work better. So, sharing here some songs with...

The Power of Seating Arrangements in Facilitation

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Mar 302 min read

The Power of Seating Arrangements in Facilitation

[#facilitation + seating arrangements] Spot the difference in the photos: before, mid, and then after. In day 2 of 4 of my workshops...

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Mar 301 min read

Sharing Ideas and Resources for the New School Year

[#ontheroad & #backtoschool] Hydro (the water bottle) and I have just landed in #Cairo. (I haven’t been here since March 2020!). And as I...

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Mar 302 min read

Three Travel Productivity Tips

[#travel + #productivity] I have been fortunate to travel to so many places this past couple of months. Yet despite travelling so much, I...

"Writing is one of the only ways to outlive yourself."

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Mar 301 min read

"Writing is one of the only ways to outlive yourself."

[#quoteoftheday] "Writing is one of the only ways to outlive yourself." - James Clear. And here is the rest of the quote, which I also...

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Mar 282 min read

Gift Giving Across Cultures

[#travel + #gifts + #culture] The art of multicultural gift giving (and why I need a designated gifts suitcase). Now that I’ve picked...

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Mar 281 min read

Embracing the Spirit of Eid al-Adha

[#wellbeing + #breaks + #eid #aladha] Happy eid :) The UAE is an Islamic country, and one of the perks of working there - whether you’re...

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