Happy Weekend!

Happy June everyone! It's hard to believe that we're at halfway through 2016!! I've spent my week in Dublin attending a conference and exploring the great Georgian city. Amongst the sightseeing and the hard work, here are the links I've been reading.

Members of the Scottish Parliament go digital in the chamber: wi-fi has been switched on for MSPs and they can now use their digital devices.

Doteveryone's end of life work: truly impressive work being done!

Jackie Kennedy's Georgetown mansion can be yours for $10 million: get in line folks!

Happy Weekend!

I can't quite believe we're into March! It's been a week of highs and lows for me, and I'm hoping that the new week will bring brighter things.  Late to the party, I've just signed up for Netflix! How I lived before Netflix I'll never know! My current favorites are Grace and Frankie, Fuller House and Hinterland. I'm looking forward to starting House of Cards over the weekend!

Here's what I've been reading this week:

Sallie Krawcheck: this is the future of work: Krawcheck is such an inspirational businesswomen, and her article on the different cycles of work and opportunities is a compelling read.

15 Netflix documentaries entrepreneurs should watch: they're all on the list!

Women in Business Q&A: Ashley Parrish, Executive Producer, TODAY Digital: it was a real thrill to interview TODAY's Executive Producer of Digital, Ashley Parrish. Check out her career insights of working in both print and digital! 

White House Week

Official White House Photo

Want to jam along to the President's playlist? If you head over to Spotify then you can! A mix of Nina Simone, Justin Timberlake and Joni Mitchell will keep you going through the rest of the summer! Find out the whole mix here.

Earlier this week, President Obama hosted the first Demo Day, part of his agenda to support and encourage entrepreneurship and the growth of start-ups. Find out more about the event and listen to the President's remarks below.

Paper vs. Digital

I'm all about everything tech. I love my Mac, am attached to my iPhone and my tablet is always by my bedside. So whilst my devices rule my life, the humble paper and pen still has a place.

The paper vs. digital debate is one that takes place around the world. Every student, journalist, marketer, secretary, lawyer and CEO has their preference, and some just can't choose! My calendar is all digital and is synced between my MacBook and iPhone. I used to also have a paper diary, but there's something frustrating about having to scrub off a canceled appointment in a pretty book when it's written in pen. (Similarly, I have stacks of lovely notebooks that I am too afraid to use due to the potential of having to cross out or erase words! Hands up if you feel this too!)

I use paper for all of my lists- to-do, shopping, work projects, social media scheduling and for planning articles or posts that require research. There's something cathartic about this experience, plus I can choose from a pretty extensive range of Sharpie markers, colored pens, ink or the humble pencil to jot down my thoughts.

When it comes to sending a thank you note, paper always wins. And you all know about my love of a handwritten thank you card! ;)

Which side do you support in the paper vs. digital debate? Let me know in the comments! 

Links of the Week

This week I've been reading...

Remove these words from your email vocal

Female CIOs prioritise digital initiatives higher than male counterparts

How to summer like Tory Burch

Getting to know former CIA and FBI Director William Webster

Father's Day Gift Idea: Readly Subscription

Father's Day is just around the corner. If you're stuck for a gift idea why not try out a Readly digital subscription?

Readly is a subscription-based, all-you-can-read magazine app for tablets and smartphones, with hundreds of magazines from a number of different territories including the UK, USA, Sweden and several more.

Readly has access to more than 17,000 issues, totalling just over 1000 magazines! There's a title to suit every taste, and you can also access back issues- particularly handy if you're searching for a particular feature.

Really allows a subscriber to access their subscription on up to 5 different devices, making it a perfect gift to share with family members and friends.

For further details on Readly and the pricing options click here.

I was provided with a three month trial to Readly- all opinions are my own.