Being a partnership agent for change with Riane Eisler
In this episode Jane speaks with Riane Eilser, an internationally renowned author historian and futurist. Her pioneering work on the theory of domination and partnership offers a new perspective for constructing less violent, and more egalitarian gender based, sustainable societies. Where survival is not of the fittest, but of those with the greatest capacity for […]
I married you for life not for lunch!
How to manage home working and domestic relationships in times of crisis Let’s face it, Christmas and other holiday periods when families are gathered together can be very stressful, so what happens when a household that normally goes out to work is suddenly forced to work from home and be under the same roof […]
Critical Decision Making in Disruptive Times
Critical Decision Making in Disruptive Times How will the emerging Coronavirus or Brexit really affect your business and how should you make critical decisions in times of chaos or disruption, when the sands of certainty are constantly shifting beneath your feet? Survival Lessons At 8.23 am on Sunday, May 18th 1980 the Mount St Helens […]
Shhh! Secret for Valentine’s Day – pass it on!
Shhh! Secret for Valentine’s Day – pass it on! Will you try dining on oysters and champagne? Feeding each other asparagus? Feasting on strawberries Or nibbling dark chocolate truffles? On February 14th love is in the air and couples both new and old traditionally share cards, food and make other declarations in the hope that […]
What Will You Do With Your One Wild And Precious Life?
What Will You Do With Your One Wild And Precious Life? Wake Up! “If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself. Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is […]
Interview with Dennis Dunn MBE
I recently had the pleasure of speaking at the Practice Managers Association conference and exhibition in Manchester. This event was all about primary care and the changes that can be expected over the next few years. Whilst I was there I had the opportunity to talk with Dennis Dunn MBE, and chair of the event, […]
How can YOU help create better politics?
How can YOU help create better politics? Mediation In Politics The best way to predict the future is to create it Abraham Lincoln The Referendum on Europe which resulted in Brexit or in other words a vote for Britain to leave to EU has got a few of us mediators thinking. Could the whole referendum […]
Do You Dare To Be Real?
“Are you going to be FRIGHTENED or are you going to be BRAVE?” — Gareth Malone Surprise! Once a year, at Christmas, we traditionally get together and sing in community with one another. Even people who believe that they cannot sing seem to enjoy this annual ritual. But what happens when you spring a SURPRISE […]
News Release From Arbdb – The Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Board Chambers
Jane Gunn joins ArbDB, The Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Board Chambers Jane Gunn has accepted an invitation to join ArbDB, the Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Board Chambers and joins with immediate effect. Jane is a very experienced independent mediator, who has mediated literally hundreds of commercial and boardroom disputes. Jane is renowned in the world […]
The Dignity of Difference
In the light of recent events I have gone back to a book full of wisdom that I have read many times, The Dignity of Difference – How To Avoid The Clash Of Civilisations by Jonathan Sacks. There is one passage that speaks specifically to what we are experiencing at the moment “ The 21st […]
