On reflection, if I were to summarise a year of being a director/entrepreneur/contractor/freelancer into two words it would be - happiness & balance. I have been quiet on this blog for the past few years because I work in a corporate/commercial/consultancy world at the moment where I am not able to share as much as I used to about what we get up to! I will share stories and accounts here where I can. Last year I set up Leven Environmental Ltd on Companies House after changing the name many times in March 2024 as a way for me to work for myself. I had recently read Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport and I had been speaking to a few friends about how to go out there on my own as a freelancer/contractor. I don't have all the skills for this but I was given an opportunity to become a contractor that would give me the flexibility I was longing for and I am learning along the way. Running two businesses means spinning plates...
This Blog started in Antarctica where I was a Marine Scientist for 18 months. Since then, it has followed my progression into a Professional Marine Scientist, Diver and Skipper. Now I am a Freelance Marine Scientist, and director of my own company and offer my services of diving, skippering, deckhand and Open Water swim coaching. When not working I enjoy going on remote adventures mountain biking, climbing and freediving. Read here for my random stories of adventure and science!