Let’s hope this is just a case of the world throwing a universal tantrum before settling into milder weather and a climate suitable for excellent business later in the months and year to come!

At Recruiter, we’re launching the new year with an introduction to PRS for Music’s bright new director of talent, culture and experience, Janeace Thompson – also known as Jay-T. She’s the first black woman to be appointed director at this highly influential organisation, which collects royalties for songwriters and composers when their music is streamed, broadcast, performed or played in public. She’s got a great story to tell.

On a personal level, the holiday season just passed was a real gift – a blissful Christmas with my husband, dogs and a fantastic dinner out, a much-needed digital detox and a chance to read. One of the most profound nuggets I found came from Gus Balbontin, investor/adventurer/alternative futurist and a lot of other things. It’s absurdly simple but worthy in its gentleness for those of us who dream big, and I’d like to share it with you: “In 2024, all you have to do to achieve anything is: focus on simply TURNING UP, the rest will take care of itself.”

Happy 2024 to all of you!

DeeDee Doke, Editor