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One of those priceless conversations in one of our daily walks in Norfolk, and she’s right!
Every other person we pass, stops to greet the dog.
I’m just the person on the other end of the lead.
It made me think about how connection works.
People respond to openness, warmth, approachability — things that often come more naturally from a wagging tail than from a professional title.
In psychiatry, we talk a lot about stigma, visibility, and the power of everyday connection.
As professionals, how do we ensure we’re not just walking alongside those we care for, but truly being seen, heard, and trusted?
As I consider standing for elected office in the Royal College of Psychiatrists, this moment reminds me: the best leadership isn’t always about being the loudest voice.
Often, it’s about being quietly present.
It is about being approachable enough that even strangers on the path feel like they can stop and say hello.
Today’s thought: how can we make ourselves more ‘known’ — not through accolades, but through how we show up?