A beautiful philosophy from rural Alentejo: slow, slower, stationary. A reminder that rest, reflection and stillness aren’t wasted — they’re essential for wellbeing in a world obsessed with speed.

Curious by nature, grounded by experience – I explore the intersection of AI, culture, and leadership, drawing on four decades in heavy industry and high-stakes organisations. These days, I’m diving deep into research, building tools for thinking, and sharing personal reflections along the way. I also happen to love golf, music, cycling, travel, food – and building elegant things with Divi.

A beautiful philosophy from rural Alentejo: slow, slower, stationary. A reminder that rest, reflection and stillness aren’t wasted — they’re essential for wellbeing in a world obsessed with speed.

A simple thank-you can act as a pump primer – keeping relationships energised and flowing. This post explores how small gestures sustain the Reinventing Engine of Success in life and leadership.

From ancient engineering in the Alhambra to modern AI, this post explores how context shapes capability – reminding us that success often flows not from skill alone, but from setting.