Keeping a positive outlook and being optimistic is important to me. I’m the annoying friend who looks for the best in situations rather than letting you just rant about a problem. My favourite definition of an Optimist is someone who figures taking a step backwards after taking one forwards isn’t a disaster – it’s more like a cha-cha! That definitely sums it up for me!

Exploring London with friends and family is one of my favourite things to do, especially finding new eateries and drinkeries. Also, I can never turn down an opportunity to travel!

Good intentions and compassion are important to me. In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

Beyond the workplace, I’m a massive cooking geek and love experimenting and perfecting my food game. I can sous vide the perfect 63 degree egg, brew kombucha and cure my own salmon.

Continuously learning drives me. If I woke up tomorrow and found myself independently wealthy, I would become a permanent student – Science, History, Literature, Language, Art… I would dive into it all. I live in Colorado, so you can usually find me on a mountain trail, getting dirty and loving every minute of it.

I’ve always strived to abide by the ‘those who do what’s right will be rewarded’ philosophy. When not working, you can find me fly-fishing for wild trout, brewing beer, listening to music and tending to the yard.

Seeing my kids happy and thriving is imperative to me, so I spend most of my free time ferrying them around to various activities. I enjoy good times with friends and am partial to an Aperol Spritz, followed by good food and wine.

Life is very full (and full on) with little ones but it’s where I feel most fulfilled. Keeping fit and listening to podcasts help me ‘do me’ plus seeing and making new friends in my new city.

Being healthy and happy are the two most important things to me and that I would wish for others. I also love being outdoors and am a keen runner, having recently completed my second marathon.

I believe in lifelong learning and am always eager to absorb new information and skills. I love running, going to the theater, watercolor painting, and cooking or baking.

Fun, laughter and personal growth are important to me. I’m a dolphin at heart; I love the water and to swim – my goal is to live beside the sea someday. I spend my spare time travelling, soaking in new and enriching experiences to broaden my mind.

A few things important to me are friends, family and food. I can usually be found sampling the delights London has to offer, be it food, drink or experiences… or just watching the football.

I like to make a difference; drawing on my own experiences to have meaningful conversations about a myriad of topics. Art, food, wine, and sports are passions of mine. And of course my two daughters, whose ever-changing needs and personalities are endlessly exasperating!

Fostering an overall sense of wellbeing for myself and others is important to me. I love to spend my free time with friends doing just about anything, especially wine tasting (living in wine country – San Francisco – facilitates that!). I also value my solo time and am an avid reader and crossword puzzle enthusiast.

Number one for me is family, although my boys are now pretty independent and it’s a bit of a wrench to find myself with a newly empty nest! The freedom and flexibility to ride my bike and travel more does make up for it a bit.

Quality of life and spending time with friends are very important to me. I live in Devon, so outside of work you’ll often find me at the beach with my two children or taking friends who have come to stay. I’m always happy to hear a podcast recommendation for the train journey up to the London office!

I think it’s imperative to not get too comfortable and like to set myself new challenges whenever I can. Outside of work I’m a runner, I find being out in the open air and nature is good for the soul.

What’s important to me is making sure I (and my loved ones) stay healthy and balanced. I love to stay active through running, biking, hiking, swimming, and yoga, as well as connecting with my creativity and the earth through travel, gardening, bee keeping, photography and more.

Embracing and supporting diverse, tolerant and giving communities, and having a keen sense of curiosity are important to me. My passions outside of work include the visual arts (including making my own mixed media pieces), traveling, nature, music of all kinds – from Handel to iLe – and baking.

I am passionate about preserving remnants of the past. When I can, I spend time at flea markets and vintage stores adding to my collection of old things (art, magazines, records, furniture, clothes, and so much more). There is just something special about owning a piece of someone’s past.

When not working, I’m most likely to be found on the water or up a mountain. The combination of being active in natural open spaces, with friends and family, fuels my energy – and is a good excuse for a glass (or two) or wine afterwards!

Being considerate of others is something really important to me, becoming a source of ironic agony as I naturally block everyone’s view at concerts. I’m most passionate about sports (if you can kick it, bounce it, or drive it), and if I ever say no to adding hot sauce – send help. 

I’m a great believer that openness and vulnerability are key to forming positive, productive relationships; something I’m striving to improve at. When I’m not chasing a pre-schooler around, you’ll find me delving into my increasingly uncool record collection, hunting down London’s best fried chicken or questioning why I ever decided to support Crystal Palace.