First ICAS training block finished
Quick review of my first ICAS training block. It’s been tougher than anticipated.
Nearly one month in
Quick review of my first three weeks of ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) training.
Embrace challenge and grow
I absolutely love her message. ‘Not YET’ does not only keep you ticking over, it motivates and focuses the mind.
What I want to do with Blue Steens
In my first ever vlog I give you a bit of background on myself and Blue Steens’ current incarnation. By the way, I am totally out of my comfort zone in front of a camera. Nothing like a new challenge…
Erik Dalhuijsen – From sailing oil engineer to sustainability champion
Once Erik learnt more about climate change a few years ago, he was hooked. Since then the highly experienced oil and gas engineer has been looking to apply his skills in the sustainability sector. This ties in well with his passion for sailing. He has literally set anchor in the Canary Islands to pursue his new venture.
Giulia Marzetti – From fossil fuels to renewables
Giulia is a chemical engineer with a passion for science communication across language barriers. Recently, she joined Blue Steens as our very first affiliate translator for Italian and Spanish. Giulia strikes me as very proactive; a woman looking for opportunities and making them happen as they present themselves.
Dr Maryam Gharebaghi – For the love of maths
Mathematics makes the world go round. In a way, it is a language that helps us describe and explain natural phenomena, man-made constructions and much more. If you are into maths, there are plenty of career paths to choose from. Engineering is one of them. I met up with Maryam, an experienced engineer in the oil and gas industry. Originally […]
Lesley Hetherington – Life lessons that echo in her support of enterprising minds today
I first met Lesley at ABZWISE, an unusual entrepreneurship programme for women in STEM, at the University of Aberdeen in 2012. Two key aspects of this workshop were characteristic of Lesley. Firstly, she doesn’t do bog-standard. Secondly, she loves to collaborate to spread knowledge and good practice.
Project ‘Opportunity’ – Hiring people with autism spectrum disorders
Is it possible to work with autistic people in a regular workplace? – Project ‘Opportunity’ has proven that a controlled and thoughtful approach to integration can provide a company with valuable staff and autistic people with a job, purpose and satisfaction.