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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 1, 20241 min read
A Quote by James Baldwin
[#quoteoftheday] Full quote: “If one really wishes to know how justice is administered in a country, one does not question the policemen,...
Sumbella
Apr 1, 20241 min read
Memorable Moments from Bahrain
[#appreciation, #training + teachers of #Bahrain] I got back from Bahrain the day before. It was the second time I’ve been there (did you...
Sumbella
Apr 1, 20241 min read
“Attention is a form of prayer.”
[#quoteoftheday] “Attention is a form of prayer.” - Simone Weil There are many ways to interpret these words. Somebody even once told me:...
Sumbella
Apr 1, 20242 min read
To Shuffle or Not to Shuffle?
[#facilitation + grouping: to shuffle or not to shuffle?] I think facilitators (especially in education and PD) are known for mixing up...
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Apr 1, 20242 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...
Sumbella
Apr 1, 20241 min read
Race and Culture: Part 5
[#heritage, race & culture #5/5] For today's final five of five posts in this little series, here’s the song: Stand By Me, covered by...
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Apr 1, 20241 min read
"Organisations don’t change, people do."
[#quoteoftheday] Full quote: "It is the cumulative impact of successful individual change that brings about successful organisational...
Sumbella
Apr 1, 20241 min read
Race and Culture: “We all bleed the same colour.” - Part 4
[#race & culture #4/5] I'm sharing five things this week: A book, a poem, a film, an idea and a song. Today is the idea: “We all bleed...
Sumbella
Apr 1, 20242 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,...
Sumbella
Apr 1, 20241 min read
Race and Culture: A Poem about Black History
[#heritage & culture] Each day this week, I’m sharing a film, a book, a singer, a poem, and finally, a thought that’s helped expand my...
Sumbella
Apr 1, 20241 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 1, 20241 min read
“Originality is undetected plagiarism.”
[#quoteoftheday] “Originality is undetected plagiarism.” - Austin Kleon This one made me stop. Thoughts?! #originality #authenticity #cre...
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Apr 1, 20242 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...
Sumbella
Apr 1, 20241 min read
“To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved.”
[#quoteoftheday] “To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved.” - Niven Postma When thinking about organisational structures...
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Apr 1, 20241 min read
Race and Culture: Part 1
[#race & #culture #1/5] This week, I’m sharing five things that have helped me in my learning journey about race and culture. Each day...
Sumbella
Apr 1, 20241 min read
“Reading is to the mind, as exercise is to the body.”
[#quoteoftheday] “Reading is to the mind, as exercise is to the body.” - Richard Steele I love paper books. And sometimes even reading...
Sumbella
Apr 1, 20241 min read
A Quote adapted from Dr. Seuss
[#quoteoftheday] “The more you read, the more you’ll know. The more you’ll learn, the more places you’ll go.” - Adapted from Dr. Seuss...
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Apr 1, 20241 min read
Happy Teachers Day.
[#teacher appreciation] I came across some mystical words today and thought they were beautiful. So, even though they are typically read...
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Apr 1, 20241 min read
“Apparent learner disability was nothing more or less than teacher inflexibility.”
[#quoteoftheday] “Apparent learner disability was nothing more or less than teacher inflexibility.” - Steven Covey This is one line that...
Sumbella
Mar 30, 20241 min read
Two Cyclists, One Foreigner
[#productivity + a #shortstory] I was about 18, on my gap year, and teaching full time in Southern China (think: pre-olympics, 2007)....
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