A new Organisation: The Rwanda Scotland Alliance

I haven't been doing much blogging lately because I have been focussing on one of my voluntary interests, the Rwanda Scotland Alliance. Currently hosted by Universities Scotland, the Alliance is made up of educational, academic, cultural, commercial and civil societal interests in Rwanda and Scotland and aims to facilitate and encourage multi-stakeholder partnerships. This is a very exciting venture and Diomedea Executive Coaching is proud to support it.

It is very early days yet. We (I serve as vice chair of the alliance) are developing our mission statement and are in the process of becoming a registered charity. We have been encouraged in the venture by the Rwandan Ambassador to the UK and the Honorary Consul for Rwanda to Scotland.

We would like to establish our own blog in the future but until then and as the alliance gathers momentum I hope to bring you news from time to time on the Diomedea Executive Coaching blog. If you would like more information about the Alliance please contact us at rwandascotlandalliance@googlemail.com

The Generosity of Strangers

I had an excellent meeting with Colin McKeand the other day. We talked about networking and business development and Colin gave me some really good contacts to follow up. I didn't know Colin, he was a stranger to me, but had been recommended by a mutual colleague as someone I ought to talk to about developing my client base. What struck me about the conversation was how generous strangers can be in the help they give to others and their willingness to pass on their considerable wisdom.

Although Colin was a stranger when we met we parted as new friends. Having spent many years in the public sector it was so refreshing to meet someone who was willing to assist me with no strings attached. Thank you so much Colin.