When you meet someone new, especially in a professional setting, what is the first question you ask?

You are probably familiar with the phrase "less is more", and many of us have said it at some point. But do we really believe it? Our behaviour often suggests we believe the opposite.

Last week, I nearly bought a waterproof speaker for my shower.

As 2025 comes to a close, I have spent some time looking back on the year through my doodles to select some of my favourites.

I was working with a coaching client recently who was struggling with the size of their to-do list. They were overwhelmed and couldn’t see a way to get to the bottom of it.

Too many active projects drain your energy and make you less productive.

For many people, their to-do list is a source of stress. Often, that’s because it’s seen as something to finish (I mean, completely finish: so it's empty).

I came across some new (to me) terminology in an article from Cal Newport’s blog that I think is useful: additive and extractive technology.

Have you tried Oliver Burkeman's 3/3/3 Technique for planning your work?

You're doing everything right. You have a to-do list, and it's up to date. Everything has a due date. So how come deadlines still seem to take you by surprise, and you end up rushing to complete things on time?

Being busy is not the same as being productive.

Because I write, doodle, and speak about productivity, you might assume I’m in a permanent state of productive flow: focused, energised, and ending each day with a clear to-do list. Let me reassure you: that’s not always the case.

When it comes to sustainable productivity, I often talk about "systems over tools". Without a system, the best tool in the world won’t get you very far. Task management and note-taking apps are good examples.

According to Merriam-Webster, kairos means “a time when conditions are right for accomplishing a crucial action”.

Growth happens when you sleep. Your body doesn’t just switch off; it gets to work.

The best leaders I’ve worked for followed what Mike Fisher calls The New Golden Rule.

I’m a slow runner. Not "slow for a beginner" (I’ve run two marathons). I’m just... slow.

An 8-hour workday doesn’t mean 8 hours of deep, focused work.

Have you ever heard of the Jevons Paradox? It’s the idea that when something becomes more efficient, we use it more, not less.

We all know what it’s like to manage multiple projects at the same time. It’s become a common part of modern work life, and we assume, “This is just how work is.”