Politics, Policy & People: When Democracy Feels Fractured
Those who have worked with me know I carry a deep fascination with politics. Not in the shallow theatre of who “wins the day,” but in the deeper way policy shapes how we live, how we feel, and even how we connect with one another. Politics, at its heart, is human psychology in action. And if we take a moment to look honestly at what’s happening in the world today, it’s hard not to feel a little unsettled.
When Technology Becomes a Confidant: Lessons from a Heartbreaking Case
In recent weeks, the world has been shaken by news of a tragic case: a teenager who died by suicide after reportedly using an AI chatbot as a substitute for companionship in his final days. According to court filings, the young person’s conversations with the chatbot shifted from homework help to discussions of anxiety, isolation, and ultimately, methods of self-harm. His parents have since taken legal action, alleging that the system not only failed to protect him, but in so
When Sport Taught Discipline, Not Dominance (...and why we might need a bit more “coach with a clipboard” and a bit less “boss with a bullhorn”)
Let’s get curious. Let’s ask:
Are we raising athletes, or are we raising humans?
Are we coaching discipline, or are we conditioning dominance?
Are we honouring the game, or just keeping score?
Because when we let sport teach emotional intelligence, accountability, and grace under pressure, we build people who can handle life, not just the win.
