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ON FIRE

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

05.11.2026.

It’s November 5th, the evening where some “celebrate” Fireworks Night, some are offended by the occasion for religious reasons, and most in further-flung locations don’t know or care what I’m talking about. In a bid to cater to all, this...

HELPING COLLEAGUES UNDERSTAND THEIR PENSIONS

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

28.10.2026.

For many (including me!), a pension can feel like something that sits quietly in the background of our payslip. We know we’re paying into it, but how often do we actually stop and think about what it could mean for our life after work? Recent planned changes to the UK...

READING REFLECTIONS

The Being Yourself Series, from Make Me A Plan's Performance Planner, Gemma Mullinger

26.10.2026.

Is it just me, or does reading change with the weather? I love reading all year round, but there is nothing better than getting cosy with a good book in the autumn and winter months. I love the whole ritual of making a hot drink, getting changed into comfortable clothes,...

DAILY NAVY: HOW A DRESSED CODE MESSED WITH MY HEAD

The Make Me A Guest Blogger Series, with Bella Goss, Founder of Hang-Ups

23.10.2026.

There was a time when I wore navy every single day. Not because I liked it. Navy, in my opinion, is the nerdy older sibling of black. A few years ago, I was Marketing Director for a Cornish health company where every employee wore navy. The intention was consistency,...

ON DUTY

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

22.10.2026.

“There are no wildebeest!” announced my yoga teacher the other day, as she encouraged us to place our bodies in a pose that calmed our nervous system (Quote credit – Karen Calder). I loved this sentiment as it summed up how and why we modern folk have...

GIVING EMPLOYEES A VOICE

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

14.10.2026.

How often do we genuinely ask employees what they think – and, more importantly, what do we do with what they tell us? Giving employees a voice is about more than an annual engagement survey or a suggestion box. It means creating regular opportunities for people to...

COMING BACK TO YOURSELF

The Being Yourself Series, from Make Me A Plan's Performance Planner, Gemma Mullinger

12.10.2026.

I’m talking to a lot of overwhelmed women at the moment. They are frazzled, scattered, struggling. They don’t know if they are dealing with peri-menopause, undiagnosed ADHD, burnout, or all three. I’m a qualified nutritionist, and I know that for many of...

ON TEN

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

08.10.2026.

Since the tenth month of the year is duly upon us, this Philosopher-in-Residence thought we should try a little “ten-for-ten” mindfulness exercise this fortnight. In perfect serendipity, this should take you around ten minutes. Think of your top ten values, the...

ARE YOU GIVING CUSTOMERS WHAT THEY WANT – OR JUST WHAT THEY EXPECT?

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

30.09.2026.

We all know how important it is to understand our customers. But there’s a subtle difference between providing the service they have come to expect and providing the service they actually want today. Customer expectations can be surprisingly sticky. We find a way of...

THE JOY OF BEING YOURSELF

The Being Yourself Series, from Make Me A Plan's Performance Planner, Gemma Mullinger

28.09.2026.

Authenticity (noun): the quality of being real or true. Authenticity is said to be the highest frequency – a higher vibration even than love. When we are able to be our true selves we are aligned, in flow, and everything starts to fall into place. If everyone was...