Here is my contribution, to this year's Advent Blog series.

I had lots of fun with the drawing.

#Sketchnote 5 of 6 'Exploring the L&D Leader' with @lauraoverton.bsky.social from #LNConnect25 conference organised by @thelearningnetwork.bsky.social

#Sketchnote 4 of 6 'Accessibility, Inclusion & Culture's session with @susimiller1.bsky.social , Gemma Glover and chaired by @hepalmer.bsky.social for @thelearningnetwork.bsky.social #LNConnect25 14 Nov

#Sketchnote 3 of 6 'Demonstrating value in the age of employee-led learning: the power of social learning' by @martincouzins.bsky.social at #LNConnect25 on 14 November

#Sketchnote 2 of 6 'The Third Place: Making learning stick in a world hungry for connection' from a session by the team at peopleuntapped.com at #LNConnect25 on 14 November

#Sketchnote Opening Keynote #LDConnect25 by @julianstodd.bsky.social (1 of 6)

Tulip -watercolour
#SignsOfSpring

Vance’s posturing in Greenland was not just morally wrong. It was strategically disastrous | Timothy Snyder Thanks to Trump’s administration, the US could soon have to fight wars to get things that, just a few weeks ago, were there for the asking, says professor Timothy Snyder of Yale University

Damming piece on the weakness of Trump/Vance position on Greenland
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

@rebecca-art.bsky.social Hello Rebecca, welcome to BlueSky 😊😊😊

So glad you do.

Sunshine at breakfast time - what a great start to the day!

The 2nd session was an insightful and helpful panel discussion on the role of senior people professionals in creating a positive & inclusive workplace culture with input from Hashim Din, Kelly Dolphin and Pauline Hogg. @cipd.bsky.social Here is my #Sketchnote from the session

#Sketchnote from last week's @cipd.bsky.social event for Senior People Professionals in Leeds which focused on Diversity and Inclusion. The first session focused on the case for employing people with previous convictions & how to make this a success with input from Sally Eley & Jacob Hill.

I hope your recovery goes well. It is a horrible thing.

Today's weather here in Manchester has been a 3 for 1 offer. Sunshine & blue skies; hail; heavy rain and then back to sunshine.

Worked with a lovely group of people online on Monday evening doing some drawing together of spring blossom and flowers. Had great feedback about how relaxing it was. Here are some of the pictures we were doodling.
#Relaxation #Drawing #Doodling #Sketching

Welcome to BlueSky @gemdale.bsky.social - yaaaaaay!

Think Differently: An introduction to Sketchnoting Sketchnoting is a versatile approach to visual thinking, which can help you to be even more effective in your work and learning.

Would you like to find a tool that can help you to plan work and projects more effectively & can also be used to help you reflect afterwards? Why not sign up for my online introduction to Sketchnoting workshop? The next dates are Thurs 27 March 13.00 (GMT) & Tues 3rd June 18.00 (BST) bit.ly/4b2IOmv

Think Differently: An introduction to Sketchnoting Sketchnoting is a versatile approach to visual thinking, which can help you to be even more effective in your work and learning.

Would you like to find a tool that can help you to plan work and projects more effectively & can also be used to help you reflect afterwards? Why not sign up for my online introduction to Sketchnoting workshop? The next dates are Thurs 27 March 13.00 (GMT) & Tues 3rd June 18.00 (BST) bit.ly/4b2IOmv

Free online 'Relax and Draw' session
If you would like a creative and relaxing evening in friendly company - why not join me on Monday 3 March 8-9.15pm (GMT) for some simple drawing of blossom and spring flowers? Bookings & details bit.ly/416Aqhz

Relax and Draw Why not join me for a relaxing evening spent drawing blossom and spring flowers?

Free online 'Relax and Draw' session
If you would like a creative and relaxing evening in friendly company - why not join me on Monday 3 March 8-9.15pm (GMT) for some simple drawing of blossom and spring flowers? Bookings & details bit.ly/416Aqhz

Launch event for'Making Hybrid Working Work' by @garycookson.bsky.social on Tues.
It was lovely to be celebrating the launch of Gary's second book by @koganpage.bsky.social I am very proud to have worked with Gary on both books by creating a series of Sketchnotes and other illustrations for them.

#SignsOfSpring blossom on a neighbour's tree

#SignsOfSpring from my walk yesterday around my neighbourhood.

Relax and Draw Why not join me for a relaxing evening spent drawing blossom and spring flowers?

Free online 'Relax and Draw' session
If you would like a creative and relaxing evening in friendly company - why not join me on Monday 3 March 8-9.15pm (GMT) for some simple drawing of blossom and spring flowers? Bookings & details bit.ly/416Aqhz

Relax and Draw Why not join me for a relaxing evening spent drawing blossom and spring flowers?

Free online 'Relax and Draw' session
If you would like a creative and relaxing evening in friendly company - why not join me on Monday 3 March 8-9.15pm (GMT) for some simple drawing of blossom and spring flowers? Bookings & details bit.ly/416Aqhz

How Spain’s radically different approach to migration helped its economy soar As immigration has increased, GDP has surged and unemployment has fallen to lowest level since 2008

We should be screaming this from the rooftops:

"As politicians on the far right and the right compete for votes by peddling hostility towards migrants, ageing populations are shrinking the pool of workers who can pay for pensions and support the welfare state."

Q. Want a pension?
A. Immigration.

Interesting to hear about those differences. Always good to play and see what happens.

I particularly like the one on the right.

Relax and Draw Why not join me for a relaxing evening spent drawing blossom and spring flowers?

Free online 'Relax and Draw' session
If you would like a creative and relaxing evening in friendly company - why not join me on Monday 3 March 8-9.15pm (GMT) for some simple drawing of blossom and spring flowers? Bookings & details bit.ly/416Aqhz