What does it mean to be an ‘achiever’? Responses to this may vary based on culture and other socioeconomic factors. Taking this line of thought further, I’ve been intrigued and somewhat bemused by the term ‘high achievers’. Who decides who the high achievers are? Do you need someone to bestow this accolade on you or […]
Anyone who follows my blog or networks with me on social media will not be surprised by my Friday song choice. I’m a reggae conosseur after all, you know. It is a powerful song that speaks to me on so many levels and is by the legend and, some would say, hugely underrated and under […]
Recent events have compelled me to reflect on the world we live in. We’ve come a long way in terms of technological advances, yet we have made little progress in some other areas including race relations. We can fly to Mars, yet we can’t live in peace on earth. How ironic! How sad! Now, more […]
I firmly believe that no experience is wasted. What doesn’t kill you certainly makes you stronger. In my professional life as a nurse for more than 16 years, I’ve had many ups and downs, like many others. I’ve made a conscious choice to view each experience as learning. The positive experiences teach me a lot, […]
This is a quick F1 style pit stop to say I’m still on the PhD journey. I’m reading, writing, networking and learning something new at every step of the way. I am learning that I have strengths that I never even knew I had in such abundance. Resilience, dedication, tenacity and passion to name a […]
A bump to my head has made me think about what will happen when I am dead. I know that I am treasured, still I can’t help but think about how I would be remembered. Life is for the living, so the living must live for life. Live and let the ones you love know […]
Originally posted on Nichole McIntosh FRSA, Hon DUniv (BNU), Hon DUniv (LSBU):
What do you see when you look at me?? Do you see my smile?? Do you see my heart? Do you see my dreams?? Do you see my hopes? What do you see when you look at me?? Do you see my fears?…
What do you see when you look at me? Do you see my smile? Do you see my heart? Do you see my dreams? Do you see my hopes? What do you see when you look at me? Do you see my fears? Do you see my pain? Do you see me as an equal […]
I live each day of my life with a grateful heart. I try my best to see the blessings in the ‘disappointments’ and the lucky escapes in the last minute changes to plans which are often out of my control. ‘Bouncebackability’ is a trait that I am grateful to have been blessed with or is […]
This has truly been a momentous week for me. On 11th May, I led the procession of the lamp as a Florence Nightingale Scholar at The Florence Nightingale Commemorative Service at Westminster Abbey, London. To say, I am proud, is an understatement. To say, I’m humbled, is understandable. To say, I feel like history has […]
Nichole McIntosh FRSA, Hon DUniv (BNU), Hon DUniv (LSBU) 