Went to see Paul Weller's pre-tour warm up show on Tuesday with my friend and neighbour as trailed last week. I've seen him many times over the years - for good and bad. And this was one of the best - maybe because it was a 'warm up' the band were able to be

Which means I'm 1/4 way through the challenge to write a blog every week. Still making granola too - which is getting better each time. Unlike the blog. The quarter is drawing to a close - as is the financial year athough not my business year so I've been distracted chasing invoices, preparing VAT returns and

There was a large stage of my career when I was approached regularly by 'recruiters' / 'executive search partners' / 'headhunters' for a range of exciting roles for which I was allegedly uniquely positioned. Latterly most approaches - when they come - tend to be for Chair or other non-Exec Board roles. Still flattering to

Weekly blog - as I confirmed to an old colleague last week 'I just sit down for 20 minutes and write it in one draft'

Weekly blog continuing into month 3 - becoming almost habitual and at times cathartic. Having made the rookie consultant error of not thinking about next assignments when in the middle of a busy period I have found myself with a bit more time on my hands over the last week or so. Been good to re-charge,

We seem to have entered a world without political shame - the likes of which I don't remember seeing before. I grew up under the Thatcher governments of 80's. They were at times dreadful and we to a large extent are still living with their consequences - be that in damaged communities, lack of access

Met an old colleague this week (Adele) who is just about to take her first tentative steps into the world of consultancy and self-employment. The sense of trepidation and excitement took me back 4 years to when I started thinking about my own journey (it took me a few more months to take the plunge).

Which to be honest wasn't really a surprise. It's February after all. Always good to visit and to think about the impact and opportunities that devolution offers in terms of drug and policy and practice. Spent some great time with Mighty Mick who is spearheading some Peer 2 Peer naloxone provision and outreach throughout Gwent.

Weekly blog number 3