The Lonely Diplomat

In this episode, we explore the concepts of stress and resilience. The interview follows my blog post ‘The Lonely Diplom... Read more

In this episode of The Lonely Diplomat podcast, we'll explore the concept of 'home' and what it means to diplomats. This... Read more

On this episode of The Lonely Diplomat podcast, I speak with Mike Campbell on the power of the stories we tell ourselves... Read more

If you’re a parent who’s also a diplomat or you’re the child of a diplomat, you need to hear this episode of The Lonely ... Read more

In this episode of The Lonely Diplomat podcast, I talk about self-deprecation and my relationship with my friend Joe. I ... Read more

Diplomacy and the diplomatic life can place enormous stress on our relationships, and yet we don’t tend to talk about wh... Read more

What can happen when relentless competition, isolation, power, ambition and expectations of constant high-performance mi... Read more

Social media is awash with tips and advice on how to survive and thrive through COVID-19 induced lockdowns and isolation... Read more

Couldn’t you do with some more simplicity, calmness and rejuvenation in your diplomatic life? In ‘The Lonely Diplomat: o... Read more

Join me for a cup of tea with my friend Jase Te Patu as we talk about the superpower that is the practice of mindfulness... Read more

This episode features my interview with Amel Derragui from Tandem Nomads. Simply, this conversation was so much fun. Ame... Read more

Let’s become linguistic ninjas. As diplomats, we know how important language is to our work. We put in a great deal of e... Read more

Let’s explore what it’s like to be LGBTQ and in a same-sex relationship while living a diplomatic life.In this episode, ... Read more

The very words ‘mid-life crisis’ can induce feelings of angst, unease and a desperation to recapture what we feel that w... Read more

Being a male diplomatic spouse sounds like the ticket to the sweet life, doesn’t it? There’s the chance to explore the c... Read more