Author: strangefishbigpond

An increasingly disillusioned former high flying executive desperately trying make sense of the increasing madness engulfing the world, whilst trying to keep sane, fit and funny while NOT growing old.

Alien e-Invasion

March 29, 2020

I started this post a few weeks ago, and in all good faith. A hopefully insightful and humorous ditty about the modern world and the pace of change, together with some fickle observations about its fairness, its quirks and its idiosyncrasies. How naive that all feels now. Pace of change has just met hyperspace, and … More Alien e-Invasion

Tales from the Vault : Formative work experiences and sticking your neck out

December 6, 2019

As you approach, pass, and then immediately try to forget being a certain age, you begin to reflect on the life and work experiences that have made you who you are. In the life learning or personal sphere this contemplation is often classified as something negative called a “mid life crisis” where you will suddenly … More Tales from the Vault : Formative work experiences and sticking your neck out

Shortcut to understanding your corporate culture : the company conference

November 19, 2019

The annual company conference. Or bi-annual if your company has started to struggle. I’ve been to a few in my time. I know that I should feel grateful and lucky to have had the opportunity. It’s a big expense for a corporate to take on especially in a world of ever diminishing returns. Only the … More Shortcut to understanding your corporate culture : the company conference