Writing & Publications

Publications and Audio Learnings (Health Talks)

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Ignite health series – new Audio Learning series – for publication Spring 2025  – Relax and Recharge, The Body Clock, Brain Power, Healthy Food Choices, Boosting Mental Health and Well-being

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Igniting health to relax and recharge

A sense of balance and calm helps your body function at an optimum level. Creating clear space helps to clarify thoughts, away from distractions and work pressures. Finding time to enjoy hobbies and interests gives your mind a different focus, time to think, and a moment to reset. Taking time to walk outside in nature […]

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March 2025

Ignite your personal body clock

The body clock is a natural cycle of energy occurring every 24 hours. It impacts overall health and well-being, also physical, emotional and intellectual performance. It controls energy levels, when we wake and sleep, and how we work throughout the day. It is affected by the seasons, light levels, temperature, hormones, and determines when we […]

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March 2025

Ignite exercise series – Enhancing balance

Enhancing balance strengthens your hips, knees and ankles so you feel stronger. The exercises strengthen both sides of your body, adjusting misalignment, improving mobility, so you feel steadier. This episode will help by encouraging your body to re-align and re-energise. Improving your balance is an essential skill to develop whatever your age. The series of […]

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April 2024

Ignite exercise series – Toning Legs

The series of exercises tone your legs to help improve posture, back strength and core stability. They encourage recruitment of different muscle groups around the legs so you feel stronger and toned. To focus in this episode is to expose the muscles to movement which will tone your legs and improve your posture, affecting your […]

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April 2024

Ignite Exercise series – Toning Arms

The series of exercises tone your arms strengthening the muscle groups, increasing range of movements and provide fluidity of movements so your arms feel stronger and more toned for everyday tasks. The focus for this episode is to use a series of exercises to tone your arms, whilst using simple hand weights if you prefer […]

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April 2024

Ignite exercise series – Breathing to relax and recharge

The series of breathing exercises focus on breathing in and slowly breathing out increasing connecting your mind and body, and enhancing energy flow helping brain function and muscle performance. To focus for this episode is to activate the breathing muscles including the diaphragm, abdominal muscles and the ribcage. Allowing comfortable movements deep into the lungs, […]

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April 2024

Ignite exercise Series – Back & Shoulder Release

Releasing tightness and tension across your back and shoulders is key. The exercises help to reduce tension, increase movement, and shoulder flexibility helping movements feel easier. The focus in this section is to consider some simple movements which can be carried out during the day, near your desk or workspace. The exercises help prevent any […]

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April 2024

Ignite Your mind and body – expert health talk

This talk focuses on the value of easy and effective movements to perform throughout the day. These help recharge, re-energise, rebalance and restore health and wellbeing to ignite your mind and body. Moving regularly throughout the day boosts our mind and body, encouraging blood and oxygen flow, enhancing clarity of thought and problem solving. Consider […]

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Aug 2023

Recharging your energy and well-being

This talk focuses on your energy and well-being to help you make positive changes to take care of yourself, to learn to be resilient and create techniques to re-energise your mind and body. Listen Now

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2021

Dealing with anxiety

Are you anxious, concerned and worried in the current world situation? Here we focus on dealing with anxiety and addressing fears. We explore different aspects of anxiety, and, consider a range of approaches to move to a more positive state of mind. Listen Now

Published:

2020

Managing distractions

If you feel time challenged, listen for ideas and tips to get back on track. So you feel more ‘in control’, we explore aspects of time, clarify your main distractions, and provide a focus to plan and prioritise. Listen Now

Published:

2020

Motivation for returning to the office

This talk prepares you mentally and emotionally to return to work. It includes ideas to boost your well-being and resilience to cope. It provides a platform to help overcome fear, embrace change and feel more confident. Listen Online

Published:

2020

Well-being at work

Are you feeling challenged by modern life, always on the go and under pressure? The book will take you on a journey to improve your well-being looking at your body clock, highlighting the importance of daily exercise, and the value of good nutrition throughout the day. We will explore how stress and pressure can affect […]

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2017 & 2020

personal development all-in-one for dummies

Your Guide to: Neuro-Linguistic Programming Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Hypnotherapy Life Coaching Personal Development All-in-one for Dummies is a complete guide to the key techniques you can use to master your thoughts and achieve your goals. Whether you want to conquer anxiety, beat an addiction, think more positively, or communicate better with others, by following these […]

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2012 (Editor)

Mind Mapping For Dummies

Mind Mapping is a powerful, structured visualisation technique that can dramatically improve clarity, focus, memory, productivity and creativity in all areas of your personal and professional life. Unlock your brain’s potential using mind mapping Mind mapping is a popular technique that can be applied in a variety of situations and settings. Students can make sense […]

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2012 (Technical Editor)

Healthy mind & body all-in-one for dummies

Take control of your physical and mental health. Ever find yourself feeling a little stressed out or unfit? Want to turn your life around? Well, now’s the time to start! Combining the best bits from eight books, the mind and body bible is packed with expert advice on everything from nutrition and yoga, to Pilates […]

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2010 (Editor)

RFDS – nurses with altitude

A collection of stories by the Nurses and their colleagues at the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia. Published by Hesperian Press in 2008. Compiled by Gaye Richardson in conjunction with the Flight Nurse Reunion Committee. Probably the best book on the RFDS, written by the staff from their own experiences. John Flynn founded […]

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2008

Motivation for dummies

Inspire yourself and others to make positive changes and create a more motivated life. Motivation is a powerful tool and is central to achieving your goals; whether you want to change your career, promote teamwork in the office, quit a bad habit, or find a new interest, you need to find the motivation to get […]

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2008 (Author)

NLP pocketbook

A pocketful of neuro-linguistic programming tips to help you succeed and make a positive difference to your life. Order Online

Published:

2005, reprinted 2010 (Author)

Energy & well-being pocketbook (2nd Edition)

A pocketbook of tips, tools and techniques to boost your energy, drive and enthusiasm at work. Order Online

Published:

2004, reprinted 2014 (Author)

Clients include......

MS Nursing

Teaching Expertise

John Wiley & Sons Ltd

People Alchemy Ltd – Alchemy – The manual and tool-kit for all managers

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Articles

Energy Fuel - Nutrition

The food we eat provides the energy we need throughout the day. In this article, we will explore the different food groups that provide sustained energy and describe which foods stimulate our brain and relieve stress. We will also consider some healthy alternatives when we have a snack attack or feel we need to grab that extra cup of coffee!

Exercise for energy

This article highlights everyday exercise ideas, helps you understand how to incorporate exercise into your daily activities and create an active zone in the classroom.

The Energy Factor

Energy …a great word, but do you have enough of it? Energy means different things to different people. It can mean being positive, alert, feeling good, enthusiastic, motivated, having zest for life and raring to go. Energy is essential for good health to nourish our bodies and minds. We need to have sufficient stores of energy to not only feel good, but also achieve what we want to achieve and enjoy each day to the full. So, if you want to achieve consistently high energy levels and feel great, read on for some tips and ideas.

Creating an energetic environment

The environment around you can have a profound effect on how you feel and function and whether you feel creative, focused and relaxed. Creating an energetic environment around you can have positive effects on your health, efficiency, enjoyment and speed of completing certain tasks.

Time to relax and recharge

Consider a normal school day dashing from one classroom to another, grabbing a quick break, dealing with problems during lunch, and coping with the demands of marking and reports, all with limited time. You may also feel that you have to do everything, often taking on too much, trying to be a perfectionist and filling every spare moment of the day. If some of these resonate with you, test out some of the tips.