Andy’s Blog
A space for creatives, leaders, and changemakers to explore creativity, wellbeing, leadership, and personal growth. Rooted in Andy’s personal experiences, the work he does, and the inspiring people he meets.
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Andy’s 7 Step Guide To Running Hackathons
Introduction Thirteen years ago, I ran into my very first hackathon at the Global Service Jam in Newcastle, 2012. I…
Bringing Leadership to Life: The Power of Creative Profiles
As part of a recent consultancy project, I had the privilege of helping an organization build a stronger global leadership community. With hundreds of leaders…
Life Beat Course in Creative Facilitation
Expanding My Facilitation Toolkit Through Play, Creativity & Connection At the end of 2024, I lept into the world of LIFEbeat, many years…
From Meetings to Momentum: How an External Facilitator Elevates Your Leadership Retreat
Leadership offsites are a critical opportunity for senior teams to align, strategize, and build stronger relationships. However, without the right structure and guidance, these events…
Books I Read In 2024
As 2024 comes to a close , I thought I’d reflect on the books I’ve read or listened to this year. *This isn’t a marketing or…
How Art Can Evoke the Unconscious
Creative Flourishing: Reflections on Exploring the Unconscious Through Arts-based Methods Throughout 2024, I participated in a Professional Development Course, themed on arts-based reflective…
Feeling Fragmented? You’re Not Alone
Feeling Fragmented? You’re Not Alone Week 1 – Monday, January 6th, 10:00 AM. I paused and asked myself: How am…
5 Innovative Formats For Collaboration Events
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, fostering creativity and innovation is essential for companies to stay competitive. Whether you’re planning a business off-site, a brainstorming retreat,…
Creative Flourishing in Poetry: 4 of 4 The Freedom
Creative Flourishing in Poetry | A Four-Part Series This is Part 4 of a Four-Part series. Written from the quiet comfort on a…