Ben Cooke
rainingben.bsky.social
Ben Cooke
@rainingben.bsky.social
Professional Coach (ICF ACC, Scrum Alliance CTC) and sometimes musician. Loves synthpop, style, #Agile, technology, PetShopBoys and my N7/N19 neighbourhood

http://bencooke.coach
I had them when I bought my first home. Sitting upright for late night TV felt weird.
December 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
They look better than they are. Bloody uncomfortable things
December 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
That has brightened my morning!
November 16, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Heard numerous people complain 20 limit "means I keep having to look at my speedometer". They were essentially arguing that having to regulate the speed of their motorised vehicle, or driving as we may call it, was perhaps something that a driver shouldn't have to be concerned with.
October 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I bought your book for my brother and meant to get myself a copy. Having listened to episode 1 of the podcast I thought it very odd that it's so close to the premise of the book, without crediting you. They've clearly taken your concept and likely leaned on much of your work for building the series
October 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I was once recruited from the crowd by Sinitta to be one of her backing dancers for a couple of her songs. I had to flex my (barely there) biceps to "So Macho" while she stroked them and jiggled around me. I wish I was making this up.
December 15, 2024 at 7:54 AM
Smile or Die by Barbara Ehrenreich is all about this sort of toxic positivity. There's a chapter or two discussing how harmful it is when applied to cancer patients or those with terminal illnesses.
December 5, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Depends what condition my voice is in. I've become like an over sensitive opera singer as I've got older.
November 23, 2024 at 10:15 AM