Alex Atherton
@alexatherton.bsky.social
Author of The Snowflake Myth, public speaker, coach
Are you planning your 2026 conference lineup?
I'm seeing an interesting pattern in my booking calendar: some organisations are scrambling to fill late 2025 slots, while others have already locked in September 2026.
I'm seeing an interesting pattern in my booking calendar: some organisations are scrambling to fill late 2025 slots, while others have already locked in September 2026.
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Are you planning your 2026 conference lineup?
I'm seeing an interesting pattern in my booking calendar: some organisations are scrambling to fill late 2025 slots, while others have already locked in September 2026.
I'm seeing an interesting pattern in my booking calendar: some organisations are scrambling to fill late 2025 slots, while others have already locked in September 2026.
What a great crowd at the Richmond Learning and Development forum yesterday!
Of course having Davina McCall as the opening act to warm folks up didn't do any harm 😎*
Of course having Davina McCall as the opening act to warm folks up didn't do any harm 😎*
November 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM
What a great crowd at the Richmond Learning and Development forum yesterday!
Of course having Davina McCall as the opening act to warm folks up didn't do any harm 😎*
Of course having Davina McCall as the opening act to warm folks up didn't do any harm 😎*
A huge thank you to Carla Miller for having me on her show.
There are so many misunderstandings about Gen Z in the workplace, including on the role they might play in a multi-generational workforce.
https://pod.link/1435136477
It's the Influence and Impact for Leaders Podcast
There are so many misunderstandings about Gen Z in the workplace, including on the role they might play in a multi-generational workforce.
https://pod.link/1435136477
It's the Influence and Impact for Leaders Podcast
November 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A huge thank you to Carla Miller for having me on her show.
There are so many misunderstandings about Gen Z in the workplace, including on the role they might play in a multi-generational workforce.
https://pod.link/1435136477
It's the Influence and Impact for Leaders Podcast
There are so many misunderstandings about Gen Z in the workplace, including on the role they might play in a multi-generational workforce.
https://pod.link/1435136477
It's the Influence and Impact for Leaders Podcast
Quiet brilliance is often overlooked.
Why?
Are introverts missing out in today's society?
Why?
Are introverts missing out in today's society?
November 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Quiet brilliance is often overlooked.
Why?
Are introverts missing out in today's society?
Why?
Are introverts missing out in today's society?
In the end Sean Bean wasn't available to do the reading for my audiobook.
The same applies to Emma Thompson, Brian Blessed (tempting), David Harewood or Juliet Stevenson.
But then again I thought - I've got a great face for radio! Let's use it for an audiobook!
The same applies to Emma Thompson, Brian Blessed (tempting), David Harewood or Juliet Stevenson.
But then again I thought - I've got a great face for radio! Let's use it for an audiobook!
October 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
In the end Sean Bean wasn't available to do the reading for my audiobook.
The same applies to Emma Thompson, Brian Blessed (tempting), David Harewood or Juliet Stevenson.
But then again I thought - I've got a great face for radio! Let's use it for an audiobook!
The same applies to Emma Thompson, Brian Blessed (tempting), David Harewood or Juliet Stevenson.
But then again I thought - I've got a great face for radio! Let's use it for an audiobook!
I really believe that senior leaders need the very best professional support.
Too often those who reach the top think that professional development isn't for them - yet it is when you need it most.
I'm proud to be associated with the Staff College and all it does.
Too often those who reach the top think that professional development isn't for them - yet it is when you need it most.
I'm proud to be associated with the Staff College and all it does.
October 23, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I really believe that senior leaders need the very best professional support.
Too often those who reach the top think that professional development isn't for them - yet it is when you need it most.
I'm proud to be associated with the Staff College and all it does.
Too often those who reach the top think that professional development isn't for them - yet it is when you need it most.
I'm proud to be associated with the Staff College and all it does.
Lots of new followers so if we've not met
Hi 👋 I'm Alex, I work with senior leaders and teams to unlock their full potential while bridging generational divides in the workplace.
🎤 SPEAKING - I'm an award winning keynote speaker specialising in Gen Z and generations:
Hi 👋 I'm Alex, I work with senior leaders and teams to unlock their full potential while bridging generational divides in the workplace.
🎤 SPEAKING - I'm an award winning keynote speaker specialising in Gen Z and generations:
October 22, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Lots of new followers so if we've not met
Hi 👋 I'm Alex, I work with senior leaders and teams to unlock their full potential while bridging generational divides in the workplace.
🎤 SPEAKING - I'm an award winning keynote speaker specialising in Gen Z and generations:
Hi 👋 I'm Alex, I work with senior leaders and teams to unlock their full potential while bridging generational divides in the workplace.
🎤 SPEAKING - I'm an award winning keynote speaker specialising in Gen Z and generations:
It's an important date for us for three reasons.
First (and of course foremost), it's our wedding anniversary!
19 years in - and apparently it's BRONZE which is the official gift for this occasion. And I have to say the local shops were right out of it yesterday afternoon. So I am thinking again.
First (and of course foremost), it's our wedding anniversary!
19 years in - and apparently it's BRONZE which is the official gift for this occasion. And I have to say the local shops were right out of it yesterday afternoon. So I am thinking again.
October 21, 2025 at 6:45 AM
It's an important date for us for three reasons.
First (and of course foremost), it's our wedding anniversary!
19 years in - and apparently it's BRONZE which is the official gift for this occasion. And I have to say the local shops were right out of it yesterday afternoon. So I am thinking again.
First (and of course foremost), it's our wedding anniversary!
19 years in - and apparently it's BRONZE which is the official gift for this occasion. And I have to say the local shops were right out of it yesterday afternoon. So I am thinking again.
A huge thank you to Janet Bell for her invitation to speak at the OPI conference last week.
As is often the case I am the speaker on the bill who is not from the industry.
But recruiting and retaining young staff is a big issue for every sector.
As is often the case I am the speaker on the bill who is not from the industry.
But recruiting and retaining young staff is a big issue for every sector.
October 14, 2025 at 6:45 AM
A huge thank you to Janet Bell for her invitation to speak at the OPI conference last week.
As is often the case I am the speaker on the bill who is not from the industry.
But recruiting and retaining young staff is a big issue for every sector.
As is often the case I am the speaker on the bill who is not from the industry.
But recruiting and retaining young staff is a big issue for every sector.
FREE CHOCOLATE HAMPER ALERT!!!
Yes that's right if YOU
👉 have your photo taken with YOUR copy of The Snowflake Myth
👉 post it on social media and tag me
👉 then you are in the draw
Yes that's right if YOU
👉 have your photo taken with YOUR copy of The Snowflake Myth
👉 post it on social media and tag me
👉 then you are in the draw
October 13, 2025 at 6:45 AM
FREE CHOCOLATE HAMPER ALERT!!!
Yes that's right if YOU
👉 have your photo taken with YOUR copy of The Snowflake Myth
👉 post it on social media and tag me
👉 then you are in the draw
Yes that's right if YOU
👉 have your photo taken with YOUR copy of The Snowflake Myth
👉 post it on social media and tag me
👉 then you are in the draw
Have three weeks already passed since Bizzfest?
Time flies!
It was a great experience not least because the media team was super hot on capturing everything.
Looking forward to hearing the podcast I did with Andy Coleman soon!
Time flies!
It was a great experience not least because the media team was super hot on capturing everything.
Looking forward to hearing the podcast I did with Andy Coleman soon!
October 9, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Have three weeks already passed since Bizzfest?
Time flies!
It was a great experience not least because the media team was super hot on capturing everything.
Looking forward to hearing the podcast I did with Andy Coleman soon!
Time flies!
It was a great experience not least because the media team was super hot on capturing everything.
Looking forward to hearing the podcast I did with Andy Coleman soon!
Always love the chance to go back to Manchester! But this one has a particular resonance.
The event is the Association of Financial Mutuals and my talk is part of a section which includes David Willetts
In the early 90s I was a government and politics undergraduate at Manchester, in my final year.
The event is the Association of Financial Mutuals and my talk is part of a section which includes David Willetts
In the early 90s I was a government and politics undergraduate at Manchester, in my final year.
October 6, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Always love the chance to go back to Manchester! But this one has a particular resonance.
The event is the Association of Financial Mutuals and my talk is part of a section which includes David Willetts
In the early 90s I was a government and politics undergraduate at Manchester, in my final year.
The event is the Association of Financial Mutuals and my talk is part of a section which includes David Willetts
In the early 90s I was a government and politics undergraduate at Manchester, in my final year.
Are YOU reading The Snowflake Myth?
If not, why not?
Sabrina, Charlotte, David and Victoria are all reading it this week.
YOU CAN DO THE SAME!!
Link in bio to join the club 😁
If not, why not?
Sabrina, Charlotte, David and Victoria are all reading it this week.
YOU CAN DO THE SAME!!
Link in bio to join the club 😁
October 2, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Are YOU reading The Snowflake Myth?
If not, why not?
Sabrina, Charlotte, David and Victoria are all reading it this week.
YOU CAN DO THE SAME!!
Link in bio to join the club 😁
If not, why not?
Sabrina, Charlotte, David and Victoria are all reading it this week.
YOU CAN DO THE SAME!!
Link in bio to join the club 😁
THE SNOWFLAKE MYTH IS NUMBER ONE!!!
I'm going to enjoy my 15 minutes.
First of all - a huge THANK YOUUUUUU to everyone who has bought the book either as a paperback or eBook - I am so grateful for your support.
I'm going to enjoy my 15 minutes.
First of all - a huge THANK YOUUUUUU to everyone who has bought the book either as a paperback or eBook - I am so grateful for your support.
September 30, 2025 at 6:30 AM
THE SNOWFLAKE MYTH IS NUMBER ONE!!!
I'm going to enjoy my 15 minutes.
First of all - a huge THANK YOUUUUUU to everyone who has bought the book either as a paperback or eBook - I am so grateful for your support.
I'm going to enjoy my 15 minutes.
First of all - a huge THANK YOUUUUUU to everyone who has bought the book either as a paperback or eBook - I am so grateful for your support.
Climbing the charts!!
Still time for YOU to help The Snowflake Myth go to number one!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQP964JX for the 99p eBook deal STILL available today.
Still time for YOU to help The Snowflake Myth go to number one!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQP964JX for the 99p eBook deal STILL available today.
September 29, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Climbing the charts!!
Still time for YOU to help The Snowflake Myth go to number one!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQP964JX for the 99p eBook deal STILL available today.
Still time for YOU to help The Snowflake Myth go to number one!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQP964JX for the 99p eBook deal STILL available today.
My new book The Snowflake Myth is released TODAY! 🥳🍾
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQP964JX
👉 Please DOWNLOAD today if you bought the eBook (thank you!) It helps Amazon rankings) 🙏
👉 To BUY – please CLICK at the top for eBook or paperback 😁
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQP964JX
👉 Please DOWNLOAD today if you bought the eBook (thank you!) It helps Amazon rankings) 🙏
👉 To BUY – please CLICK at the top for eBook or paperback 😁
September 28, 2025 at 8:08 AM
My new book The Snowflake Myth is released TODAY! 🥳🍾
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQP964JX
👉 Please DOWNLOAD today if you bought the eBook (thank you!) It helps Amazon rankings) 🙏
👉 To BUY – please CLICK at the top for eBook or paperback 😁
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQP964JX
👉 Please DOWNLOAD today if you bought the eBook (thank you!) It helps Amazon rankings) 🙏
👉 To BUY – please CLICK at the top for eBook or paperback 😁
Such a pleasure to get the pre-orders out.
All with a letter, a bookmark and (most importantly) a BOOK!
I am blown away by the support I've had from friends, family, colleagues and many who I've never met but they have been right behind this project.
And now release day is JUST SO CLOSE!!
All with a letter, a bookmark and (most importantly) a BOOK!
I am blown away by the support I've had from friends, family, colleagues and many who I've never met but they have been right behind this project.
And now release day is JUST SO CLOSE!!
September 26, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Such a pleasure to get the pre-orders out.
All with a letter, a bookmark and (most importantly) a BOOK!
I am blown away by the support I've had from friends, family, colleagues and many who I've never met but they have been right behind this project.
And now release day is JUST SO CLOSE!!
All with a letter, a bookmark and (most importantly) a BOOK!
I am blown away by the support I've had from friends, family, colleagues and many who I've never met but they have been right behind this project.
And now release day is JUST SO CLOSE!!
BOOK MERCH DAY!!
Keep watching for the near disaster at the end.
While the process of getting The Snowflake Myth written and ready for release has been a lot of work - it's also been a lot of fun!
Keep watching for the near disaster at the end.
While the process of getting The Snowflake Myth written and ready for release has been a lot of work - it's also been a lot of fun!
September 24, 2025 at 6:46 AM
BOOK MERCH DAY!!
Keep watching for the near disaster at the end.
While the process of getting The Snowflake Myth written and ready for release has been a lot of work - it's also been a lot of fun!
Keep watching for the near disaster at the end.
While the process of getting The Snowflake Myth written and ready for release has been a lot of work - it's also been a lot of fun!
The Snowflake Myth is out next Sunday.
I wrote it for a number of reasons.
The starting point was that employers had problems to solve around recruiting and retaining Gen Z, the generation of students who went through the schools where I was the headteacher.
I wrote it for a number of reasons.
The starting point was that employers had problems to solve around recruiting and retaining Gen Z, the generation of students who went through the schools where I was the headteacher.
September 23, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The Snowflake Myth is out next Sunday.
I wrote it for a number of reasons.
The starting point was that employers had problems to solve around recruiting and retaining Gen Z, the generation of students who went through the schools where I was the headteacher.
I wrote it for a number of reasons.
The starting point was that employers had problems to solve around recruiting and retaining Gen Z, the generation of students who went through the schools where I was the headteacher.
Bizzfest was amazing!
Here's why
A labour of love from start to finish from the founders Shaun Pledger and Andy Coleman.
Here's why
A labour of love from start to finish from the founders Shaun Pledger and Andy Coleman.
September 22, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Bizzfest was amazing!
Here's why
A labour of love from start to finish from the founders Shaun Pledger and Andy Coleman.
Here's why
A labour of love from start to finish from the founders Shaun Pledger and Andy Coleman.
What can you do together that you can't do apart?
I had a lovely time with all these folks from Test Valley Borough Council and Yellow Brick Road answering questions like that this week.
Partnerships between local government and the voluntary sector really matter.
I had a lovely time with all these folks from Test Valley Borough Council and Yellow Brick Road answering questions like that this week.
Partnerships between local government and the voluntary sector really matter.
September 19, 2025 at 6:45 AM
What can you do together that you can't do apart?
I had a lovely time with all these folks from Test Valley Borough Council and Yellow Brick Road answering questions like that this week.
Partnerships between local government and the voluntary sector really matter.
I had a lovely time with all these folks from Test Valley Borough Council and Yellow Brick Road answering questions like that this week.
Partnerships between local government and the voluntary sector really matter.
Can YOU help The Snowflake Myth get to number 1?
My (not yet released) book hit the top 20 business books in the UK this week on the strength of pre-orders alone.
The higher it goes the better the chances of getting it in actual bookshops!!! 😄😄💖💗
My (not yet released) book hit the top 20 business books in the UK this week on the strength of pre-orders alone.
The higher it goes the better the chances of getting it in actual bookshops!!! 😄😄💖💗
September 18, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Can YOU help The Snowflake Myth get to number 1?
My (not yet released) book hit the top 20 business books in the UK this week on the strength of pre-orders alone.
The higher it goes the better the chances of getting it in actual bookshops!!! 😄😄💖💗
My (not yet released) book hit the top 20 business books in the UK this week on the strength of pre-orders alone.
The higher it goes the better the chances of getting it in actual bookshops!!! 😄😄💖💗
A big thank you to the Enfield Dispatch!
And also Haringey Community Press.
Really appreciate @jollyjourno.bsky.social James Cracknell for the piece and support of a local author.
THAT'S RIGHT I SAID AUTHOR!
Still pinching myself at that one 😁
And also Haringey Community Press.
Really appreciate @jollyjourno.bsky.social James Cracknell for the piece and support of a local author.
THAT'S RIGHT I SAID AUTHOR!
Still pinching myself at that one 😁
September 17, 2025 at 6:45 AM
A big thank you to the Enfield Dispatch!
And also Haringey Community Press.
Really appreciate @jollyjourno.bsky.social James Cracknell for the piece and support of a local author.
THAT'S RIGHT I SAID AUTHOR!
Still pinching myself at that one 😁
And also Haringey Community Press.
Really appreciate @jollyjourno.bsky.social James Cracknell for the piece and support of a local author.
THAT'S RIGHT I SAID AUTHOR!
Still pinching myself at that one 😁
If you are a 'I quite like Alex, but not THAT much' kind of person - then pre-order your 99p ebook today!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQP964JX
My book is now out on SUNDAY 28th SEPTEMBER.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQP964JX
My book is now out on SUNDAY 28th SEPTEMBER.
September 15, 2025 at 6:46 AM
If you are a 'I quite like Alex, but not THAT much' kind of person - then pre-order your 99p ebook today!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQP964JX
My book is now out on SUNDAY 28th SEPTEMBER.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQP964JX
My book is now out on SUNDAY 28th SEPTEMBER.
My book is all about the MYTHS.
Whatdyamean MYTHS?
It's called The Snowflake Myth so just one myth right?
Not quite.
Whatdyamean MYTHS?
It's called The Snowflake Myth so just one myth right?
Not quite.
September 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
My book is all about the MYTHS.
Whatdyamean MYTHS?
It's called The Snowflake Myth so just one myth right?
Not quite.
Whatdyamean MYTHS?
It's called The Snowflake Myth so just one myth right?
Not quite.