Monthly Archives: March 2021

Reflections on 12 months going it alone

Posted on March 23, 2021 by amandacomms1

I have been surprised and overwhelmed by the amount of support that I have been given during the past year. Continue reading →

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Trying to fit the mould

Posted on March 21, 2021 by amandacomms1

None of my experiences have ever stopped me from doing what I wanted to but they did mean I changed and adapted. Continue reading →

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Perfectly imperfect

Posted on March 20, 2021 by amandacomms1

Are we really saying that everything we do when we are in the middle of a crisis is perfect? Is there no room for improvement in what we do? Continue reading →

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Another way: reflections on the past 24 hours

Posted on March 14, 2021 by amandacomms1

I watched the news late last night and was struck by a variety of emotions. Watching some of the footage was definitely shocking but it was clearly a really challenging situation for the police. After more than 20 years working … Continue reading →

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Learning from half a century

Posted on March 9, 2021 by amandacomms1

At my lowest point I could see no future but I held on to a dream I had. It was a dream to write a book, to have my own business and to enjoy life again. Continue reading →

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Moving on

Posted on March 7, 2021 by amandacomms1

After a year of continued pressure now is the time to make sure your batteries are recharged. If you were an elastic band how stretched do you feel? Continue reading →

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What is the future for horse racing?

Posted on March 2, 2021 by amandacomms1

Sadly the photograph of racehorse trainer Gordon Elliot appeared on my social media timelines and it is an image that stuck in my head. As a long time horse owner this was a reputational crisis that made me really think. … Continue reading →

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