My first attempt at a video blog is a short introduction to what you’ll find here. I have to admit, despite spending years on stage—at conferences, in pubs, playing in bands in front of one man and his dog, I discovered that creating a scripted video was surprisingly difficult. What it made me realise is that I’m probably far better suited to a more improvised, say‑it‑as‑it‑is style for the video blogs I plan to make in the future. It also reminded me how important humour is, especially the ability to laugh at oneself. So keep an eye out for an out‑takes video featuring my rather hopeless first attempt. Feel free to explore the site. It has been a real labour of love, and different parts of it will speak to different people. Whether you’re an academic, a performer, a musician, or someone looking for a speaker for your event, I hope something here resonates with you.