Insights from financial experts Hargreaves Lansdowne into the results of the Scottish Independence Referendum and its effects on various economic and investment factors. Mark Dampier, Head of Investment Research, Hargreaves Lansdown “From an investor’s perspective, it is a relief to resolve this uncertainty and the markets look to react … [Read more...]
Of Things Gone Astray – book review
‘Of Things Gone Astray’ by Janina Matthewson is a quirky, engaging read, with an almost mystical, fairy tale quality, which cleverly links a diverse set of characters, events and objects with a subtlety that had me going back to check my previous understanding of the narratives. There are hints of past and future connections … [Read more...]
100 Year Old Man film review
Christine Miller I read the novel 'The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed out of The Window and Disappeared' by Swedish author Jonas Jonasson back in early 2013, and thoroughly enjoyed it, finding it very amusing and entertaining. So when I saw that the film was out, I immediately wanted to go and see it. It's always a risk to … [Read more...]
Icelandic Delights
Christine Miller Our Home from Home in Reykjavik We were privileged to visit Iceland in April, as guests of the Spirit of Humanity Forum, whose conference was entitled 'Love and Compassion in Governance' - a topic very dear to my heart as it's been the subject and object of my research for the past few years. I was thrilled to … [Read more...]
Mirrors The Sky – Lyla Foy
Thanks to The Southbank Centre, where I entered a re-tweeting competition, I won a copy of Lyla Foy's newly released CD album 'Mirrors the Sky', which arrived today. I'm on the third listening now, and it's very melodious and almost understated, mellow, with echoes of Enya, a touch of Kate Bush, and a haunting original richness and … [Read more...]
One Step Too Far Tina Seskis Book Review
A Truly Compelling Read Christine Miller “The heat is like another person to push past as I make my way along the platform. I board the train although I don’t know whether I should, after all. I sit tense amongst the commuters, moving with the carriage and the crowds from my old life into my new one.” Tina Seskis’ forthcoming … [Read more...]
The Resourceful Entrepreneur’s Guide
The Resourceful Entrepreneur's Guide to Business in the 21st Century: How to Succeed in Challenging Times by Christine Miller “We’re All Entrepreneurs Now” says Marshall Goldsmith, Top 15 Leading Thinkers of the World, Multi-million bestselling author "Let this book be part of YOUR journey; a perfect … [Read more...]
The Meaning of Meaning
So, what’s the meaning of Meaning? Free beer, abundant ideas, alternative solutions, changing the world of business in the 21st century ... and much more. There was a real buzz of excitement and possibility at the second Meaning Conference in Brighton last week. The venue (Brighton Dome) is very special, and with its … [Read more...]
An Indian Adventure
India had been calling me for some time. I’d had a number of invitations, been exposed to stories, films, events and people, all creating a compelling and vibrant picture, so that eventually the voice became too loud to ignore. Nudged by an invitation from Dadi Janki, leader of BrahmaKumaris World Spiritual University, to attend a … [Read more...]
A Conference About Empathy and Compassion in Society
Christine Miller Those of you who know about my long-term research project into Love - Love in the Boardroom and Love in Organisations via www.Loveworks.co - will understand exactly why I was attracted to the ‘Empathy and Compassion in Society’ conference which took place in London's South Bank on October 24th as the subject matter … [Read more...]