I never understood the importance of being courageous until a few years ago. I was going through a ‘rough patch’ and had to find the strength and motivation to carry on in the face of adversity. Looking back, I recognise that it was my courage that kept me going. While I’ve never been much of […]
This is the next in the summer blog series of Reflections of a Trailblazer. Check out my blog The Human Touch ❤✍🏽 for the previous posts so you don't miss out on my journey. I've previously discussed my PhD journey and my career inspirations. This post will include the importance of using unpleasant life experiences […]
This post is the first in a summer ‘Reflections of a Trailblazer’ blogpost series that will capture my thoughts on transformational leadership, nursing research, pursuing work-study-life balance, seizing opportunities and making a difference in the world. The series begins with a focus on my journey as a mature research student. Future posts will capture my […]
I’m often challenged to use the platform I have to give back, to mentor and to give hope to others who look up to me. I passionately accept the challenge and continue to do all I can to live up to the high standards that I’ve set for myself. I’m a fighter. I’m relentless. I’m […]
Two weeks into 2017 and it is already promising to be a good year. A year of greater self-awareness, self-belief, fun and inspiring others on their journeys. I’ve started as I mean to go on. Balancing life as a working mother and part-time PhD student among my many other roles is a real challenge. It’s […]
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 […]
Nichole McIntosh FRSA 