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I’m glad to be landing in your inbox, exactly when I said I would! This marks the first of my weekly newsletters and it feels good to have achieved my goal.

A warm welcome to new subscribers. If you'd like to catch up on our journey so far, you can find all previous editions of TrimTabs here.

Let’s pick up where we left off. Last week, I shared our question for reflection:

“What if your worth wasn’t something to earn, but something to remember?”

I’ve found this a powerful prompt. It speaks directly to the inner work I’ve done over the years, particularly the process of reconnecting with my inner child.

I believe we’re all born as bundles of hope, love and curiosity. But somewhere along the way (shaped by family, school, society etc.) many of us learn that to survive, we must distance ourselves from that playful, trusting part of who we are.

In TrimTabs #6, I shared a see-saw model that I created which was inspired by Dr Gabor Maté, showing how we often trade authenticity for attachment. In doing so, we forget our innate worth, not because it disappears, but because the world teaches us to look for it elsewhere.

We’re born with abundance. But depending on the ‘soil’ we grow in, that sense of enoughness can be squeezed out of us. That’s why real growth isn’t always about becoming someone new, it’s about remembering who we were before we were taught to be someone else.

When we tie our worth to what others think (caregivers, friends, bosses) we give them power over our value and that’s risky. Because systems that thrive on fear and conformity benefit from us playing small. But the day you were born, you were enough. That hasn’t changed.

So here’s this week’s Daring act. Take time to reconnect with your inner child. Listen to what that part of you is yearning for and nurture that voice with hope and joy.

As this newsletter is inspired by the work of Bucky Fuller, I’ll share one of his many relevant quotes to guide us into some practical ways to bring more play and curiosity into our working week:

So what can we do this week to remember that we were born enough?

Here are a few small but powerful practices to help nurture that younger voice of curiosity, questioning and wholeness:

1. Practice curious enquiry

Instead of rushing to prove or know, allow yourself to pause in not knowing. When something feels uncomfortable, ask yourself:

“What would my younger self be wondering here?”

Children explore the world by tasting, touching and asking ‘why’ over and over again. What happens if we bring some of that energy to our work and relationships this week?

2. Start a “remembering” journal

Each day, write down one thing you thought before the world told you otherwise. A dream, a strength, a curiosity. Let that inner knowing guide your decisions. You’re not reinventing yourself, you’re returning.

3. Create space for intergenerational reflection

This one’s for teams and leaders:

“What would change if we made decisions with a mix of voices across age, background and perspective?”

One of the most future-facing things we can do in organisations is to invite intergenerational stakeholder input. From younger team members to community representatives, bringing diverse age groups together helps us:

• Design with tomorrow in mind

• Build more ethical, inclusive cultures

• Hear what our current systems might be silencing

If you’re leading a team or business, consider hosting an informal roundtable or inviting younger people to help shape your next strategy cycle. It’s not just good governance, it’s good humanity and might remind you of your own creativity.

4. Ask for support

If this kind of remembering stirs something in you or if you want to explore how these ideas could shape your culture, your leadership or your next chapter I’d love to help. My coaching and culture work holds space for exactly this kind of re-connection: playful, strategic and human.

No pressure. Just an open door, when you’re ready.

5. Think for yourself (with compassion)

Part of remembering our worth means learning to trust our own sense of truth again and remember how to critically evaluate.

Our inner voice often speaks through intuition, body signals, emotions or curiosity. When we start thinking for ourselves without shame or judgment of others, we begin to soften the rules we never chose and start choosing the life we actually want to live.

And here’s the key: you don’t have to reject everyone else’s truth to honour your own.

We’re just 48 hours away from this exciting event so I’m keeping the spotlight shining :)

Come and join us eat garlic and learn about the amazing rewilding projects happening on the island!

• 12th June - ‘B Curious’ trip to the Isle of Wight

  Open to all! In my role as Co-Chair, I’m supporting our B Local trip cross the Solent and we’d love you to join us. Set in the stunning re-wilding landscape of Little Duxmore, our next ‘Wild Companions’ collaboration with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a one-of-a-kind afternoon exploring how business can be a force for good, especially for nature. Book your tickets here

And looking further ahead, we also have have:

• People Planet Pastry event at Patch on Thursday 26th June. Tickets here

• ACTionism film screening with my friends at Velo Domestique in Southbourne. Dates will be confirmed next week.

• Summer Solstice celebrations at the wonderful Four Acre Farm on the 27th June. Details here

This week, we’ve reflected on the deep truth that we were born enough and that much of our journey is about reconnecting with that curious, hopeful inner child within us all.

Remember, reclaiming that sense of worth takes time and gentle self-compassion. It’s about peeling back the layers that taught us to doubt ourselves and remembering who we were before the world told us otherwise.

Here’s a question to carry with you in the days ahead:
“Where in your life have you outsourced your truth and what would it look like to reclaim it, gently?”

Next time, we’ll explore how listening to intuition that quiet, wise voice of your inner child can help you navigate life with more clarity and courage.

With warmth and care,
Nick