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We’ve all been there. You’re at a networking event, party, or comic con. You’re there alone or lost your friends and strike up a conversation with a friendly looking person. All of sudden, like flashes of anti-inspiration, those thoughts come flying at you. “I don’t know what to say” “What if the conversation dries up?” “What if they think I’m …
That’s a long headline. But we are! We’ll be hosting panels and workshops around the theme of geek confidence at MCM London May 2019. It’s all about the confidence. And the cosplay. And the haters. And the gaming… Here’s our schedule, we hope to see you at Excel London! MCM COMIC CON LONDON – FRIDAY 24th MAY 2019 Robin and …
We’ve established that Thanos’ but can help you to be more confident. But what of those pervasive myths? The old tales that are handed down like shiny and rare Pokémon cards? We’re gonna bust them! I’ll turn them into a flea. A harmless little flea. And then I’ll put that flea in a box, and then I’ll put that box …
News! Paranerdnicky will be streaming for charity, for the Millions Missing campaign for ME Action, all of next month (May 2019)! She’ll be streaming a mix of things such as Scribblio, Marbles, Soulworker, just chatting, etc… check her out and support her on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/paranerdnicky If You’re A Twitch Noob, Paranerdnicky Will Show You How! As a follow up …
I’ve been out there and asked: What next? What would benefit you the most in your life? Time and time again ‘more confidence’ has been the reply. Whether it’s for doing that first Twitch stream, asking for a raise, taking those first steps into the gym, asking someone out, wearing that cosplay in public, or something else entirely, I’m pretty …
Hair loss. This for the ladies – see, I promised I don’t solely bring experts in to help me out! Here’s Sophie Humphrey from 360 Hair Clinic with the first part of a new series on hair loss – Robin So, last time we covered hair loss and thinning in men, this time we are going to highlight the …
Welcome back fellow geeks. Today’s Health Bar is going to take a deep dive into the world of Coeliac disease. We will look at the history, the treatments, the science and the pseudoscience surrounding this fascinating and misrepresented disease. Coeliac Disease: What’s in a name? Pretty straight forward this one, coeliac comes from the Greek Koiliakos, meaning abdominal. Coeliac …
Coworking. It’s the future. Going to the same desk in the same office in the same location with the same people is way too 90’s for 2019. It’s the best way to make your brain go stale and your motivation to work to go mouldy like that half sandwich in your desk draw that you forgot about. With this …
Welcome to Week of Coaching for Geeks ‘creator of the month’ for January 2019. Today we look at the final 2 pieces from the very talented Jen Pawley (Geek Forge) along with a little insight to each. You can find more of Jens’s great work at these locations You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheGeekForge On Etsy at http://thegeekforge.etsy.com Our website …
Grillardin staggers through the door of the kitchen, sweat pours from his brow as he slumps against the wall for support. He cuts a broken figure, heavily lifting his head to allow his cowed, bloodshot eyes to scan the room. By the state of him, you can tell he is fresh from battle. His outer garb is scuffed and torn, …
Hair loss. I turned 40 recently and the thinning has begun. I promise I don’t solely bring experts in to help me out, but here’s Sophie Humphrey from 360 Hair Clinic with the first part of a new series on hair loss – Robin It seems as though the festive period is already a long distant memory. For most …
Robert House guides us through the 12 Injuries of Christmas and what to do about them, bringing you health and happiness! Welcome back to the 12 Injuries of Christmas! Let’s leave the first 2 families to recover from their nightmares on Christmas, and move along to the next door down… On the ninth day of Christmas, another injury…. Nine Ladies …
‘Twas the weeks before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, because it’s cold outside and the gym seems very far away… That’s right, once again we find ourselves in the anti-gym weeks, the weeks where you could really do with a little extra push to go to the gym, but it never comes because the …
Our guest writer Sammie Durell opens up a new series on travel with the most obvious yet often the most tricky question: Where to next?! So, you want to travel the world huh? Do you want to hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon? Or maybe ask the grinning bobcat why he grins? Could you sing with all …
I got this recipe in 2013 whilst doing a job in the Caribbean dressed as a pirate… don’t ask. For this job I lived on a boat whose wonderful chef, Roger, prepared incredible food from a tiny galley kitchen whilst wearing the biggest smile I think I’ve ever seen. It took me a whole week to get the secret of …
The kitchen is a vast cavern of workstations and ovens and yet, steam emanating from one corner has begun to fill the void and is encroaching on a prep station occupied by Grillardin. Grillardin is a friendly Dwarven warrior who is in charge of the grill station. He has been keeping an eye on you since your arrival. Despite being …
If Ice Cream Is Your Diet’s Nightmare, Don’t Be Afraid Anymore… Our guest writer Tamsyn Kennedy tried the top 3 low calorie ice creams on the market today. If you need your sweet tooth fix and comfort food, the calories don’t have to be horrifying. “Halloween cupcakes, anyone?” In July, I started my healthy eating journey. I did this …
Cosplay is, to quote a friend of mine, simply ‘The Art of Dressing Up’. Cosplay. What is it exactly? Is that when people dress up as Japanese schoolgirls? Well, yes but also no. Oh I know! Is it some underground fetish hobby? Well, yes, but also a big no. If you’re not new here, you may have seen my previous …
THE LEARN TO COOK PROLOGUE You arrive at a large yet unremarkable door along a quiet side street of an otherwise bustling city. You’re sure it’s the right one, you can smell the possibilities emanating from within, or is that croissants? As you reach out to the handle, a familiar voice in your head says “Are you sure you …
THE TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO WIN AT JOB INTERVIEWS: Job Interviews! It seems we’ve had plenty of CV success in the Coaching for Geeks Community, and also some job interview success, but not as much as we want… so let’s recap! 1. Do Your Research Before The Job Interview Almost everything that follows hinges on this. DO …
Volunteering at Comic Cons I started to write this on my way home from volunteering at London Film and Comic Con. It’s the UK’s biggest event of its kind. It’s a place where dreams are made for a lot of geeks. It’s a place where you’re with your people. It’s also where you can meet your heroes. But any organiser would know, …
Puttanesca – your simple games night recipe with bonus XP Hello, I’m Paul Flannery. I’m most well-known for bringing the cult TV show Knightmare to the stage back in 2013 and being an all-round nerdy comedian guy. What most people don’t know is I spent nine years working as a chef in kitchens up and down the country, preparing everything …
Helen Pain continues her review of the Live Entertainment at the UK Games Expo 2018. Go back and read her Escape Your Deathtrap: Live Performances at UK Games Expo Part 1 if you haven’t already! …3 down, 3 more to go – would the events at UK Games Expo just keep getting better? *Spoiler alert – err, yeah!* You Can’t …
Your ideal company doesn’t have any job vacancies – but you’re available. That just means you should try a better way, with a speculative job application… So the company you REALLY want to work for don’t seem to have any positions vacant. That means you’re out of luck right? Just gotta bide your time, see what comes up, play it …
Your fitness goals are yours – but you’ll need these three traits to achieve them. In the 12+ years of being in this industry I’ve served hundreds if not thousands of clients achieve their fitness goals. I help people of all fitness levels, shapes and sizes become their fittest, healthiest selves and have the body they really want. …