We're all back?

We’re all back?

I'm back,

We're all 'back'?

Back in the office?
Back to school?
Back to the coffee shop - which is where I'm typing this - hello Bromley...
Back to coordinating kids activities, car shares and trying to maintain some sanity.

and most importantly trying to be kind to ourselves, "good enough is good enough".

Our daughter Freya is only 4 days into secondary school and I know it will get easier, but thinking about the new tech, calendars, and working out how to be in 2 places at once is draining.

Of course the summer holidays went too quickly in a whirlwind of 'staycation' breaks, some child care and trying not to neglect the kids while keeping on top of the Inspiring Dads mission.

Two particular highlights for me - watching our daughter dance with the local English Youth Ballet performance of Swan Lake and taking our son to Crystal Palace's first full capacity Premier League home match since March 2020.

I don't think I'll ever underestimate the sheer joy and connection that comes from in-person, mass events, long may they continue to be safe enough.

Here are some work highlights I wanted to share since I last wrote.

• Finalising the first licensing of The New Dads Accelerator course content.

• Co-presenting at Aberdeen Energy Industry's Axis Network webinar - "Why Men’s Work Life Balance Matters to Everyone" (and smashing industry standard engagement and attendance percentages)

• Running a two hour live in person (!) workshop for management consultants

  
  How to use ‘DISC’ personality preferences to fast track your influencing and collaboration skills
  
  

• Plus planning events for a eclectic mix of clients ranging from Ralph Lauren to Credit Suisse and NHS commissioning groups in in Wiltshire and Essex

Busy is good right?

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The Lockdown Dads Podcast

If you are back on the commute, now is a perfect time to explore the 46 Lockdown Dads podcast episodes James Millar and I recorded over the last 15 months.

You can listen or watch a variety of fascinating guests including

CBeebies presenter - Nigel Clarke (Ep32)
Scottish Conservative Party leader - Douglas Ross (Ep7)
Coldplay drummer - Will Champion (Ep35)

and for political balance...

former Labour MP James Frith (Ep4)

All the links to listen or watch here:

https://www.inspiringdads.co.uk/lockdown-dads

Photo Credit Jen Theodore via Unsplash @jentheodore