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🎉 Happy Father's Day to all the hardworking dads out there! Today, let's raise a toast to you to all of the incredible dads! 🥂 Share your favorite memory with your dad in the comments below. #FathersDay #HappyFathersDay

Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads! 🎉 Fun Fact: Did you know? The word "dad" dates back to the 16th century and is believed to originate from the Welsh word "tad" or the Germanic word "tata". No matter what you call them, dads are awesome! At TalentPredix, we celebrate dads for their incredible support and the unique strengths they bring to families and workplaces. Cheers to you, dads! 🧡 #fathersday #happyfathersday #talentassessment #strengthsassessment #talentdevelopment #talentmanagement #psychometrictest #assessmenttool #skillsassessment #careerdevelopment

Exploring effective strategies with May Anne on engaging and supporting new dads in their journey. #NewDads #ParentingAdvice #Fatherhood #ParentingStrategies

Our daughters are constantly getting messages from many different sources. Did you know our message carries a different weight?? As Fathers we have a responsibility to be intentional with our messaging. Looking for 3-5 dads who want to explore their messaging DM me for a one on one call to do a girldad message audit!! #fwd #girldad #dontblink #girldadcoaching. #messaging

The experts are back James Timpson's appointment as Prisons Minister was followed by a raft of other Government appointments of people who actually know stuff, which made me think.... I've always been a fan of using experts to support me in my work - and that's been an enormous help recently. When I was asked to do some video work, I knew what I could do - and what I couldn't - so I brought in the experts. I wanted them to do the things I find very difficult/impossible, and which they make look effortless. The first project was a short film to highlight the unfair system of nursery funding in Scotland, working with the 2020 Together Group. We met to understand what they wanted to say, and how - and produced a framework script. We agreed who would be interviewed (and where) to get the material needed. I brought in Andrew Mulligan, a brilliant videographer (and top bloke) to record the interviews and gather additional material.  I'd no clue how much "additional material" (B-roll, as it's known) would be needed, but Andrew was all over it - drone shots, exteriors, conversations between staff, 'walking shots' familiar from TV news and lots of images of children playing and interacting with nursery staff (all with the relevant permissions from the nurseries). I then reviewed the interviews, shaped the best bits into a script, and added in some narration. I shared this plan with Andrew and what came back really blew me away. He had edited the clips together with the B-roll in an incredibly skilful and professional way: https://lnkd.in/e-rWxYmP. 2020 Together also wanted an online 'manifesto' based on the film, so I drafted some text and asked skilled web designer Ross Russell to make it look lovely. He did! Soon after, it was time for something completely different - a short film for forestry company Scottish Woodlands Ltd at the Royal Highland Show.  Again, I worked with the client to find out what they wanted and drafted a rough script. We were looking at a short film (90 seconds or so) to promote SWL's RHS presence, as sponsor of the Forestry Arena. The idea was to film on Thursday (day 1) and release first thing Friday. This time, I worked with photographer/videographer Phil Wilkinson, a former Scotsman colleague who now has his own business. I'd spoken to Phil in advance about what we were looking for in terms of interviews and general shots. There was lots to go at - pole climbing, axe throwing, chainsaw carving and more - and from the moment he arrived, he was on it, bobbing here and there, filming this and that, collecting excellent footage. We then recorded two short interviews - and again, I was wowed by the speed, skill and quality of the product. I guess the moral of the story is we can all shoot video and take pictures on our phone if we want to (or maybe run a Government department? Discuss). But if we want to make something of genuinely high quality, bring in the experts.

Title: How Our Grocery Bill Led to My Husband Shouting. What's your thoughts about this? Looking for thumbnails that turn heads? Drop me a DM.🚀 #thumbnaildesign #thumbnaildesigns #thumbnail #thumbnails #youtubedesign #YouTubeThumbnails #Youtube #thumbnaildesigner

Struggling to recruit dads for your fatherhood program? Our new tip sheet has got you covered! 📋✨ Download "30 Ways to Recruit Dads into Fatherhood Programs" now and see the difference! 👨👧👦 https://bit.ly/3WUxIur #NationalFatherhoodInitiative #30Years #Fatherhood #DadsMatter #TipSheet

The Importance of Dads: Breaking Stereotypes and Celebrating Fatherhood Growing up without a dad can be tough, especially when society judges you based on stereotypes. In this video, I share my personal experience as an adopted individual and why I believe having a dad is crucial. Join me as we challenge misconceptions and celebrate the power of fatherhood. #FatherhoodMatters #BreakingStereotypes #ThePowerofDads #AdoptedPerspective #InclusiveParenting #LoveandSupport #PositiveFamilyRoleModels #CelebratingFatherhood #ChallengingSociety #DadLife

📢 CALLING ALL DADS (including stepdads, foster dads, dads-to-be, and father figures) 📢 Navigating the twists and turns of fatherhood can be both exhilarating and daunting, often leaving us seeking guidance and community amidst the uncertainty. Unfortunately, the “manosphere” can sometimes foster toxic ideals of stoicism and emotional detachment. That’s why I think it is incredibly important to find people championing emotional intelligence, holistic development, and camaraderie amidst the noise. I couldn’t be prouder of my friend, Collier Roberts, for doing just that Collier recently launched Elite Dads Weekly, a newsletter crafted to provide fathers with curated wisdom, fostering support, understanding, and actionable insights. It’s a platform designed to empower dads to embrace new perspectives, quell overthinking, and take meaningful action in their journey through fatherhood. If you resonate with this mission, I encourage you to subscribe via the link below, or pass it along to someone who might benefit. https://lnkd.in/e8HqSvwQ #newsletter #fatherhood #development #community

This was such a powerful conversation. We discuss our experience with meeting with a nurse who is a widow. Daniel Dorval, CFP dropped so many nuggets not only for those experiencing widowhood, but for anyone who may be experiencing a major transition. Watch the full video at the link in the comments. #qualityoflifeplanning #widow #widowhood #personalfinance