Category: Emily’s Blogs

Hello and welcome back to my blog! I thought I would make the most of this opportunity to update you on something that I have given considerable attention over the last few months, the CMI qualification. It is a management and leadership qualification that I hope will help me develop the skills needed to lead … Continue reading The CMI Qualification →

I recently had the opportunity to take part in Gwynedd Council's Talent Fair, which aimed to give an insight into what it's like to apply and work for the local authority. Live sessions were held over Zoom with an opportunity to hear from apprentices, graduates and experts. I took part in ‘The Perfect Application’ session, … Continue reading Talent Fair – The Perfect Application →

Hello, I hope you’re all keeping safe during these uncertain times. I thought I'd give you a little update on what's been happening. For a little over two months now, all of us (including you reading this), have had to change the way we live our lives. There have been clear guidelines for us to … Continue reading A ‘New Normal’? →

I was very happy to hear that a guest speaker was going to be discussing mental health and well-being at our next department meeting. It was here, in the meeting, that I was able to appreciate how powerful it is to have someone stand in front of you and openly share their experiences. ‘Chwalfa feddyliol’... … Continue reading Putting mental health on the agenda →

Hello and welcome back to my blog! I thought it would be a good idea to use this opportunity to give you a snapshot of my registration qualification. In case you didn't know, we all (Managers of Tomorrow and Specialists of Tomorrow) as part of our role have the opportunity complete a qualification relevant to … Continue reading Taking a ‘NAP’ →

It’s hard to believe that my last blog post was nearly a month ago ... I think that's a sign of my enthusiasm to immerse myself into all the experiences I've had so far (something I hope will continue over the course of the next 2 years). One of these experiences was the opportunity to … Continue reading Which ‘way’ for Gwynedd? →

I have been in the role nearly a month now, and without a doubt it has flown by! I’m sitting here writing this blog, reflecting on my first few weeks, and realising just how many valuable experiences I’ve had in such a short period of time. If I had to describe these first few weeks … Continue reading Reflecting on my first few weeks… →