The last few years have made me realise the importance of making time for the things that truly matter. That means spending time with my loved ones and making the most of what London has to offer by enjoying as many exhibitions, performances and walks as I can!

Quality of life and spending time with friends are very important to me. I live in Devon, so outside of work you’ll often find me at the beach with my two children or taking friends who have come to stay. I’m always happy to hear a podcast recommendation for the train journey up to the London office!

Happiest with a book in hand (and perhaps a glass of wine), whilst sat in the sun, with a cat on my lap. Can also be found wandering amongst local woods and fields getting my ‘green fix’.

Building a more empathetic world is the example I try to set for my children. Often exploring cognitive design thinking and accessibility, I enjoy exploring my craft. Outside of work I love taking my kids to the park.

Living my life with love and compassion is my top priority. I really enjoy connecting with the outside world, whether it’s meeting new people or exploring new places with my loved ones (I’m a huge fan of the national parks!).

At the top of my priority list is setting a good example for my children. A sense of humor combined with integrity, hard work and compassion for others are the qualities I do my best to embody every day – in hopes they will do the same. A good spy novel is a favorite escape.

Our microprocessor-based world is certainly magical, but the mechanical age’s charm still fascinates me; I enjoy bicycling, film photography, woodworking, wood and canvas aircraft, and mechanical watches. Sharing my enthusiasm with others and triggering ‘Aha’ moments gives me great joy.

I think it’s imperative to not get too comfortable and like to set myself new challenges whenever I can. Outside of work I’m a runner, I find being out in the open air and nature is good for the soul.

What’s important to me is making sure I (and my loved ones) stay healthy and balanced. I love to stay active through running, biking, hiking, swimming, and yoga, as well as connecting with my creativity and the earth through travel, gardening, bee keeping, photography and more.

Seeing my kids happy and thriving is imperative to me, so I spend most of my free time ferrying them around to various activities. I enjoy good times with friends and am partial to an Aperol Spritz, followed by good food and wine.

I’m passionate about actively spending time outside through running, biking, swimming, or hiking. And when I’m not outside, you can find me throwing on the pottery wheel, getting lost in a book or movie, or cooking dinner with my family.

I value curiosity above any other characteristic. For example, while I wrote this, sat in a car outside a church hall, waiting to pick up my son from drama club, I saw a man holding a large circuit board. He walked into the carpark, looked round in confusion, and left again. Why? I will never know. My favourite hobby is seeing things like that.

Good intentions and compassion are important to me. In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

Beyond the workplace, I’m a massive cooking geek and love experimenting and perfecting my food game. I can sous vide the perfect 63 degree egg, brew kombucha and cure my own salmon.

The most important things to me are my family, friends, and my dogs! Having grown up in the countryside, exploring London has become one of my favourite things to do and I’ve loved trying all the things it has to offer.

I’m passionate about travelling and exploring new places. Learning new cultures and histories is something that I really enjoy and make me happy.  When I’m not at work, I like to socialize and connect with my family and friends.

I’m extremely curious so having the opportunity to learn new things from others is really important to me. I like to go on urban hikes whenever I can to different movie locations in and around San Francisco, as well as seeking out new movies that were filmed here.

Continuously learning drives me. If I woke up tomorrow and found myself independently wealthy, I would become a permanent student – Science, History, Literature, Language, Art… I would dive into it all. I live in Colorado, so you can usually find me on a mountain trail, getting dirty and loving every minute of it.

Living a happy, healthy life surrounded by family and friends is important to me. Outside of work, I like to keep active through sports and dance, which are both lifelong passions of mine. I also love travelling and experiencing new things.

Number one for me is family, although my boys are now pretty independent and it’s a bit of a wrench to find myself with a newly empty nest! The freedom and flexibility to ride my bike and travel more does make up for it a bit.

Making sure my loved ones and I are happy, healthy, and well taken care of is one of my top priorities in life. I love expressing my creativity through cooking and baking, but when I’m not in the kitchen you can find me roller skating with my friends, reading a good novel, tending to my many houseplants, or hiking in one of our local Bay Area Redwood parks with my dog.

To me, time is well spent when it’s with friends and family. I love to travel and experience new places, and have an obsession with sport, whether that’s getting out on the golf course or just watching the rugby in the pub.

Being open-minded and inquisitive are essential. I have a passion for – and am most happy when – discovering new places, cultures and cuisines!