Hello, I’m NCS.
This is where I think out loud, mostly from the little yellow beach hut I built on Lancing beach. Notes on reading, work, life and lighthouses, written when something is worth writing down. More about me.
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Veeva Summit; Stoic reflections
This week the company I work for had a Summit in Europe. It is for our customers and was full of interactions and face to face opportunities and for in introvert like me I almost get overwhelmed. I wanted to this morning reflect on stoic lessons that I think of when I approach this annual… Read more
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Lead by Example: The Power of Actions Over Opinions
We live in a time where everyone has an opinion. Social media thrives on it, news headlines are driven by it, and conversations around the dinner table are filled with it. But here’s the thing: the world doesn’t change because of your opinion. It changes because of your actions. We can shout from the rooftops,… Read more
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Chasing Rare or Choosing Value: Why Hard to Get Doesn’t Mean Worth Having
I’ve been sitting on this topic for two weeks now, mulling it over in my head, unsure where it would land. As I get older and reflect on my choices—the ones I made and the opportunities I missed—I find myself questioning why I made those decisions. What did I value at the time? It hit… Read more
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The spotlight that never was
Here by the sea again, and as October rolls in, it’s a season for reflection. For me, that always means reaching for a pen and paper. So, this morning, I jotted down a few thoughts—little traps I tend to stumble into, reminders I give to myself. I wrote it as if I were offering advice… Read more
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Jet Lag and Joy: Embracing the Messiness of a family holiday
Note: I wrote this blog post after a walk to process the mixed feeling I had. The expectation that as the senior member of this holiday it is on me to lead, to reconcile the emotions and to ultimately chart a path to joy. I hope you like this and perhaps it helps your own… Read more
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Not all lessons learned are nice
As I walked into my garden this morning, I noticed the quietness around the nest box I installed to my wall 6 years ago. It was nearly empty, a stark contrast to the bustling life it held just days ago. A couple of late hatchlings remained, their siblings having fledged and Mum and Dad had… Read more
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Ugly places
There’s an allure hidden within what many would dub as ‘ugly’ or ‘boring’ places—a charm that’s often overlooked amidst grand landscapes and bustling destinations. These unassuming locales hold a treasure trove of memories that resonate deeply within me. The beauty of these seemingly mundane places lies in the subtlety of their offerings. The rusty swing… Read more
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The simplest lesson I learned in 2023
We all live in a world perpetually buzzing with notifications and demands on our attention, the art of simply being present in a singular activity seems like an ancient idea or image to most. We’ve mastered the art of multitasking, boasting on our ability to juggle tasks like a circus act. But amidst this noise… Read more
