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John May is doing something for charity…
ByJohn MayFeeling fatter and rather less fit than I should be, I have allowed myself to be persuaded to take part in the Blenheim Triathlon in June. I’ll be competing as a member of the LeaderBoard – a team of Chief Executives from around the UK who have committed to support Sport Relief 2012. I have…
Stroud Half-Marathon
ByJohn MayRunning today’s race was very different from usual. Firstly, it was on roads I know very well, having travelled on them almost daily when I was a schoolboy. Secondly, Mum, Joe Trish and Jack-Patrick turned out in the foul weather to support me. The course was mainly flat, except for a rather tedious climb up…
Green Star Energy’s response to my mother’s complaint
ByJohn MayIf you missed the first installment, read this first: johnccmay.net/the-disgraceful-behaviour-of-green-star-energy/ Green Star Energy. Here’s where we’ve got to (in the company’s words): “As you discussed, Joanne (the CEO) instigated a full end to end review of what happened and as a result we have a clear and defined plan to not only address what happened…
The slow train
ByJohn MayA lot of people have been very rude about First Great Western in the press recently, describing it as slow, inefficient, poorly managed, etc etc. I cannot comment on very much, but I can confirm that it is very slow. I am currently sitting on a train from Swansea to London, just outside Reading, where…
The great Career Academies UK Team
ByJohn MayWhat a very colourful and splendid group we are… Marc took this excellent photo this afternoon. Oh, the fun we had deciding where it should be shot. We ended up outside the main door of the building.
Eight Things I’ve Learned Over the Last Twelve Months
ByJohn MayAs the year draws to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the past twelve months — a year filled with its fair share of challenges, surprises, and personal growth. This quiet time between Christmas and New Year feels like the perfect opportunity to pause and take stock of the lessons I’ve picked…

