"Get some fresh air," said Veerle Verhagen

07 Oct 2025

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In this moment: Veerle Verhagen
02/01/25, Brighton, UK.

It's day 2 of MoTaCon and me and awesome host, Veerle Verhagen, are on the main stage chatting during the lunch break. She reminded me to take a break and grab some fresh air. It was sound advice because that's what I didn't do on day 1.

Stepping outside for a short refresh was exactly what I needed. A handy way to reset and gain perspective so I could jump back in the mixer.

Cheers, Veerle. πŸ™ŒπŸ»
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. πŸŽ“ MoT-STEC qualified.

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