​She was all pinstripes and champagne, while I was strictly corduroy and cider.​ It was clear from the outset: if this romance was gonna last, I’d need to immerse myself in her world - a world of Daily Stand Ups and Scalable Solutions.

 

It wasn’t long before I was conversing fluently - holding my own in heated dinnertime discussions covering everything from Onboarding Processes to Change and Transformation Programs.

Hester however, was still struggling with the fact Sophie Sheridan had 3 possible Dad’s in the musical "Mamma Mia".

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One evening as Hester raged about Corporate Hierarchy, I had a sudden realisation; the skills and experience I took for granted in theatre - Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Resilience, Adaptability, Empathy - were the very things business seemed to be crying out for.

 

...Which is how I ended up sitting at the kitchen table on a Monday night writing this bloody bio...