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6 January 2025 – Sometimes the Group is Against You

In December and January we’re doing something different in this newsletter. We’re bringing you inspiration, pure and simple. In 2023, life insurer BrightRock commissioned an 8-part podcast series called “Change in one…

30 December 2024 – Input for your New Year’s Resolutions

In December and January we’re doing something different in this newsletter. We’re bringing you inspiration, pure and simple. In 2023, life insurer BrightRock commissioned an 8-part podcast series called “Change in one…

23 December 2024 – Expect the Best

In December and January we’re doing something different in this newsletter. We’re bringing you inspiration, pure and simple. In 2023, life insurer BrightRock commissioned an 8-part podcast series called “Change in one…

16 December 2024 – Change is a Team Sport

In December and January we’re doing something different in this newsletter. We’re bringing you inspiration, pure and simple. In 2023, life insurer BrightRock commissioned an 8-part podcast series called “Change in one…

9 December 2024 – Unlocking the Black box of Change

In December and January we’re doing something different in this newsletter. We’re bringing you inspiration, pure and simple. In 2023, life insurer BrightRock commissioned an 8-part podcast series called “Change in…

2 December 2024 – Resilience: Bouncing Back

In December and January we’re doing something different in this newsletter. We’re bringing you inspiration, pure and simple. In 2023, life insurer BrightRock commissioned an 8-part podcast series called “Change in one…

25 November 2024 – What does love mean?

Holidays are here! Time to play, to let go of all the stress of the year. Perhaps time for a new relationship, or more time together if you already have…

18 November 2024 – Going Home

This is just about the best time of year. The work is done. Two glorious months of freedom lie ahead of you. But… returning home, or even just spending large amounts…

11 November 2024 – Find Your New Quiet Centre

Exam time is per definition filled with stress and tension. This week, we bring you a suggestion to help you cope: meditation. For those who have never come across it, it…

4 November 2024 – Writing Exams with Confidence

Dear Student It’s the first Monday in November. Many of you will start writing exams this week. It’s a time of stress and tension. In the newsletters for the rest…

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