tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.comments2023-12-26T16:17:33.191+00:00The Wolfenden ReportSarah Wolfendenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118506095814426048noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-12684375526447356972023-01-01T10:55:41.450+00:002023-01-01T10:55:41.450+00:00You have always been an inspiration to me, and I h...You have always been an inspiration to me, and I have really appreciated your encouragement while I was completing my Masters. I am always interested in your new year goals and reflections. Wishing you and the boys all good things for 2023.J Cawkwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08472859280216514674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-6189256693253231522021-04-07T16:01:10.528+01:002021-04-07T16:01:10.528+01:00Thank you, Karen. I really appreciate your comment...Thank you, Karen. I really appreciate your comment. I'd love to know what your own thoughts are on your transformations.Sarah Wolfendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118506095814426048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-77573227052524168012021-04-07T15:59:15.062+01:002021-04-07T15:59:15.062+01:00Tiny steps are the best thing, aren't they (be...Tiny steps are the best thing, aren't they (besides the chocolate!)? I wouldn't have done half the things I have if I waited for the right moment or large chunks of time.Sarah Wolfendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118506095814426048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-61472329144346818152021-04-02T12:16:31.835+01:002021-04-02T12:16:31.835+01:00I love this article you've written Sarah. It&...I love this article you've written Sarah. It's so beautiful, honest and authentic and is really making me think about my own journey and transformations differently. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />KarenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820426647574869655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-52982678803235554512021-01-01T14:48:39.235+00:002021-01-01T14:48:39.235+00:00Definitely chocolate for me! I also found working ...Definitely chocolate for me! I also found working on projects helped - dividing things into tiny steps at least made me feel like I was making progress even if it seemed insurmountable at times!Katie Flanaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14319966255775108950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-66657605266266629282020-02-12T13:38:28.647+00:002020-02-12T13:38:28.647+00:00I do now get a little more sleep! What was I think...I do now get a little more sleep! What was I thinking - conferences?! There's many more ways to stay up to date, network and, ultimately, there's only so much we can do.Sarah Wolfendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118506095814426048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-64532167448373869172020-02-12T13:35:27.671+00:002020-02-12T13:35:27.671+00:00Ha - I thought I was focussed. Turns out I was jus...Ha - I thought I was focussed. Turns out I was just organised. Yes - this too shall pass (both the god and the bad).Thanks for commenting.Sarah Wolfendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118506095814426048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-35733063125489247332020-02-12T13:33:37.166+00:002020-02-12T13:33:37.166+00:00Wow - thank you, Jo. What a lovely thing to say. I...Wow - thank you, Jo. What a lovely thing to say. I think as long as we all keep doing so (and I certainly miss working with you because of your approach) then hopefully we'll all be okay!Sarah Wolfendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118506095814426048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-13471036295053027882020-02-12T13:31:11.715+00:002020-02-12T13:31:11.715+00:00Hello Elisabeth, There's been a few trials and...Hello Elisabeth, There's been a few trials and tribulations since I wrote this post! I may write about it more once some dust has settled.Sarah Wolfendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118506095814426048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-40710327980675903272020-02-12T13:29:56.154+00:002020-02-12T13:29:56.154+00:00Thanks for your comment, Elisabeth. Did you try it...Thanks for your comment, Elisabeth. Did you try it out? What did you think? I'm happy for you to share my approach (or talk about it myself)if you think it will help people.Sarah Wolfendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118506095814426048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-25860883732707607602019-09-29T08:34:21.179+01:002019-09-29T08:34:21.179+01:00Lovely post Sarah. Thank you for sharing. Will lo...Lovely post Sarah. Thank you for sharing. Will look into bullet journals as an option for me and might also share your approach and blog with delegates in my time management training!Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06880256140121317789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-81297253981697151192019-09-26T13:42:42.469+01:002019-09-26T13:42:42.469+01:00Hi Sarah sounds like you are on a very interesting...Hi Sarah sounds like you are on a very interesting journey. I'm looking forward to hearing more about it. Best wishes ElisabethElisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06880256140121317789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-85887340118119834422019-07-23T14:34:26.575+01:002019-07-23T14:34:26.575+01:00When I worked with you in the Library you embodied...When I worked with you in the Library you embodied the title "Librarian Superhero" I will never forget that regardless of what you had going on, you were always so supportive and encouraging. I have watched your career develop and blossom, and couldn't be more pleased or proud for you.<br /><br />I hope that many more people continue to be inspired by you.J Cawkwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08472859280216514674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-57889651638951931452019-06-27T16:31:29.128+01:002019-06-27T16:31:29.128+01:00Mostly by reminding myself that it's "jus...Mostly by reminding myself that it's "just a phase" and being very strategic about what I do and when I do it. And a lot more focussed. You were already very focussed even before you had children ;-) Katie Flanaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14319966255775108950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-86642485061124921022018-11-22T09:17:36.243+00:002018-11-22T09:17:36.243+00:00Thanks Chris. I really want to get back into writi...Thanks Chris. I really want to get back into writing.Sarah Wolfendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118506095814426048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-86236531267491690122018-11-22T09:16:31.470+00:002018-11-22T09:16:31.470+00:00Definitely! Happy to meet up too.Definitely! Happy to meet up too.Sarah Wolfendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118506095814426048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-28288249551873567472018-11-16T10:30:54.629+00:002018-11-16T10:30:54.629+00:00Hi Sarah
Your blog is really interesting. I will ...Hi Sarah <br />Your blog is really interesting. I will be joining you on the ILM coaching course and it would be great to hear about/share experiences. See you next week. <br />NikkiNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12200691015997377844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-65407472265706331662018-11-14T09:28:23.450+00:002018-11-14T09:28:23.450+00:00Great news Sarah, would love to hear more about yo...Great news Sarah, would love to hear more about your onward journey :)libchrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351077196965048433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-90662984702532674822016-01-01T17:52:34.475+00:002016-01-01T17:52:34.475+00:00Good luck for 2016! I hope you get more sleep and ...Good luck for 2016! I hope you get more sleep and there will be time for going to conferences in the future once he's bigger! #prioritiesKatie Flanaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14319966255775108950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-70583939271954599142015-08-25T16:54:15.809+01:002015-08-25T16:54:15.809+01:00Looking forward to seeing you back!Looking forward to seeing you back!Katie Flanaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14319966255775108950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-60751929454913817182014-07-13T20:17:07.424+01:002014-07-13T20:17:07.424+01:00Thanks for your comment, Ruth. I certainly agree i...Thanks for your comment, Ruth. I certainly agree it can be difficult to decide what has to go if you are taking something new on and something I've only just been starting to get to grips with this last year. It seems to be working so far...<br /><br />I quite liked how outlining that approach to others can help them see what it is we do and also might help us work out what their priorities are e.g. If I do this new task for you which of these other activities would you like me to drop? Sometimes what we think of as very valuable might not be viewed as such at all.Sarah Wolfendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118506095814426048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-79537213283868217372014-07-10T16:06:09.700+01:002014-07-10T16:06:09.700+01:00I would choose the forest floor too!
I agree with...I would choose the forest floor too! <br />I agree with your point about having practical take-homes. Conferences can be great for blue sky thinking and learning about stuff you’ve never encountered before, but sometimes that can be quite exhausting! Being able to slot what you’re learning into your existing schema just makes things a bit easier and feel more productive.<br />It’s also a very good point about having to let something go if you want to take something new on. It’s obvious, but it’s definitely something I forget and I expect most people do too. Sometimes you need to do that type of exercise, or have someone else point it out, to realise it and to work out what to prioritise (and perhaps delegate). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-35299994228465953962014-05-06T13:55:00.206+01:002014-05-06T13:55:00.206+01:00Thanks for the comment, Jo.
I know what you mean...Thanks for the comment, Jo. <br /><br />I know what you mean about not being able to offer advice. We did a bit of role play and, while I managed not to offer advice, I found it difficult not to ask leading questions.<br /><br />The ILM qualification sounds like it proved very valuable to you. It was offered at my workplace and I had to turn it down as the sessions clashed with a conference I am presenting at. I'm hoping they run it again next year as it's something I am very much interested in at the moment.Sarah Wolfendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118506095814426048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-3278991738813093212014-04-29T20:09:35.844+01:002014-04-29T20:09:35.844+01:00Great post, Sarah. It reminded me of the work I di...Great post, Sarah. It reminded me of the work I did last year whilst working on my ILM Coaching qualification (which I highly recommend by the way, great opportunity to put your skills into practice and reflect on how you can improve). <br /><br />During my course I spend time as both coaching and being coached. I found it very fulfilling, and although it is really difficult as a coach to not make suggestions (I found this the most challenging thing to do, and still do), it really is fantastic when someone you are coaching can explore different options, select the one they feel is most appropriate, set some actions to aim for before the next meeting, and come back to the next meeting feeling really positive. Even if they don't achieve it the first time, you can then discuss why you don't think it was achieved and adapt the option until you've found something that works for them. For my qualification I met with each of the people I coached for at least 3 occasions, and it was a very positive experience for both myself and the people being coached. I'd love to have a personal coach, and I'd love to spend more time coaching others too - it's amazing how much it can help us achieve things that on our own we may well not do.Jo Alcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08931884326110561205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6918248033328639679.post-9892939420835281102014-03-24T11:49:57.662+00:002014-03-24T11:49:57.662+00:00Thanks for your comment Jane. It can be quite tric...Thanks for your comment Jane. It can be quite tricky to get the flow and range to work when organising conference sessions so I did appreciate this. We'll see how I get on with my classes...Sarah Wolfendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118506095814426048noreply@blogger.com