I’m fast approaching my 5th year in Australia since moving out from the UK. And honestly, I have never once looked back. I still love England (dearly), but for now I’m settled in Australia and more than happy to trade under the name; Expat. So, why do I stay in Australia? A lot of people, especially friends at home, ask me what drives me to stay in Australia? At first it was the sun. But then I got burnt.  It didn’t take long to...

Something life changing happened today. It’s a Saturday, I woke and turned on the TV & put Sunrise on. Which is very unusual for me. They read out a letter from an Irish Granddad to his family shortly before he passed on. It’s beautiful, full of wisdom & certainly moving. I simply had to share it too. I even think I’ll print it out. A Grandfather’s Last Letter To His Children & Grand Children. Dear...

My thoughts on the the heavily rumored 9pin connection interface for the iPhone 5. Post on Facebook can be seen here… Hi Apple,   I’m glad you have a sustatinabilty prolicy for your products. When you choose to use such precious materials in your products it is your is your responsibility to have one.   However, The rumors of your next iPhone point heavily towards a new handset connector - a new 9 pin vs the old...

Earlier this month my time at Switched on Media came to an end after I  decided to accept an exciting opportunity as Senior SEO Manager at Mindshare Australia, something I’m incredibly excited about doing and doing well. Firstly, the decision was probably the toughest I have ever made – even more so than leaving sunny Birmingham 3 years ago – but I certainly wouldn’t of be capable of tackling the new challenges...

Last year was a great success – 24,000 people downloaded a poppy. 2011′s Remembrance day is even more special – on the 11 hour of 11/11/11 we will host our 2 minute silence & war memorial services on a date that won’t happen for another 1000 years. Not only that, but its also the 90th year since the Royal British Legion began Remembrance Day. Show your respect digitally and wear a poppy profile picture on your...

Physically; I’m not a weak person, nor am I strong. Mentally, I regard myself as a passionate thinker & doer – A strength in my eyes. 1 Thing I’ve learnt in recent times, guided by Andy Jamieson , is that demonstrating strength in all aspects of your life is beneficial to both yourself and your peers. This compilation by Seth Godin positioned in front of me daily: Demonstrating Strength Apologise Defer to...