Category: agency

  • Atypical

    Atypical

    To say that I felt ‘seen’ and inspired is an understatement; this book provides an important template for those for whom atypical career pathways become a reality (by design or necessity). Importantly, this book outlines a shared language to describe and discuss the atypical pathways into, out of, and around…

  • Thank you ASTRA and BNU

    Thank you ASTRA and BNU

    I recently delivered a session for ASTRA Teaching School Hub at Buckinghamshire New University on the topic of oracy. My session was aimed at Teachers who have just completed or are just about to begin their Initial Teacher Training. When I was initially invited to deliver the session, I struggled…

  • Read all about it!

    Read all about it!

    I am delighted to share my Ed.D Thesis, which is available via this link: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10208734/

  • Theory Busting: Agency

    Theory Busting: Agency

    We use technical language all the time as we discuss and describe our professionalism and organisational cultures, but what do we mean? Here, I share the results of my analysis of over 80 academic sources, and offer insight into the key features of ‘agency’ as a cornerstone of an organisational…

  • Flexibility and Professionalism

    Flexibility and Professionalism

    A couple of weeks ago, I was discussing with a good friend whether they should apply for a new job. They’d found an opportunity that appealed and felt they had the skill set to make a difference on most criteria. As is often the case with women, she was concerned…