Sep 17, 2026
Imagine every freedom you’ve fought for, everything you take for granted, everything that makes life worth living, snatched from you. You can’t travel any more, or work, study, play sports, access healthcare, go out on your own, or even speak in public. That is the...
Sep 15, 2026
I came home upbeat from a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing film last week. Which might seem weird. The film features leading UK experts explaining clearly the stark reality of the climate and nature crisis and the escalating risks to our food supply,...
Jun 23, 2026
What qualities make for the best leaders in a world in crisis? This was a central question at The International Women’s Forum IWF Finland’s 10th anniversary event which I attended in Helsinki earlier this month. What stood out for me at the event, attended by nearly...
May 19, 2026
Like many, I’m deeply concerned about the spread of online violence against children and the rise of identity-based hate across society. So it was positive news to learn about two pioneering initiatives to counter these damaging trends. Both are led by women and...
Jan 5, 2026
Feb 28, 2023
28 Feb 2023 By Alison Maitland How can coaches best collaborate to bring diverse perspectives and extra value to organisations? Here are some thoughts based on an enjoyable assignment I carried out recently with fellow coach Max Comuzzi for Blue Ventures, a social...
