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From Wicked to Equitable: Finding Belonging in Society

My family and I were like most people across the country. We had been waiting for the new Wicked film to drop. We booked release day and went in ready for the spectacle. The film delivered what we expected: strong performances, sharp visuals and a story that still hits. But I walked out thinking about…… Continue reading From Wicked to Equitable: Finding Belonging in Society

TEDx Talk

As part of the ‘Stop Collaborate Listen’ TEDx event in Wolverhampton in July 2024, Adrian discusses what it means to be an ally, why we all need one and how we can show up for each other. Click the link below to watch Adrian’s TEDx talk about Inclusive Allyship. https://youtu.be/-krLTF1e9v8?si=3GcjtxIISkWYeLdX TEDx- Ideas worth sharing.

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Authenticity

It has been just over a year since my ‘Acceptance’ blog where I shared the journey I had been on with my hair. All of my career I had conformed to the ideals and expectations of others in terms of my visible presence. As a teenager, I had tattoos, and by the time I was…… Continue reading Authenticity

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Power To The People

Read Part 1: Born In The Dark – Performance Virtues In Action Read Part 2: Change Is Coming – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Civic Virtues In Action The 22nd Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022. My home town; I am immensely proud of where I am from (just in case you hadn’t caught that over the last…… Continue reading Power To The People

Change is Coming

Here is the link to PART 1 (incase you missed it) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The British Commonwealth… 56 countries. They are among the world’s biggest, smallest, richest and poorest countries and home to almost 1/3 of the world’s population. I am going to sidestep the wider issue of how the Commonwealth came into existence…… Continue reading Change is Coming

Born in The Dark

Performance Virtues in Action  By Adrian Mclean When we look at sport and the athletes who participate, we naturally focus on their performance and the character traits that are aligned with this. When we talk about performance virtues we are usually highlighting the traits you ‘see’ such as determination to qualify for the next round…… Continue reading Born in The Dark

It’s Been A While…

By Adrian Mclean It’s been a while! I haven’t felt compelled to write for some time. Admittedly, I’ve been bogged down by the mundane and boring, as well as simply existing! The end of the academic year meant some much needed R&R. However, the Commonwealth Games in my home city has brought about an energy…… Continue reading It’s Been A While…

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