Farewell Adam Pillsbury by Angelina Twomey

Farewell Adam Pillsbury by Angelina Twomey https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury en-us 2022-11-14 14:56:24 UTC 2025-04-13 18:55:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2383192325 LEGEND]]> 2022-11-14 16:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2383192325 Still missing you! https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2385404543 Dear Adam, when I had my first team meeting to work with the ICR on BER & WEE project I was so afraid! I did not know what to expect working with these international organizations trying to change women's lives in ACP countries as we wanted for so long. However, you and your kind words always calmed my nervousness. After a few weeks, your enthusiasm and welcoming smile was fresh air to my team. Any company is lucky to have you, Adam. We need to see more of your leadership style, how you provide constructive feedback, and how you empower people. It is beyond needed in organizations nowadays. For me, it was a real pleasure to work and learn from you. I hope our professional paths meet again. I know that something bigger is waiting for you and you deserve it. Gaby Anés]]> 2022-11-15 19:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2385404543 https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2386279756 2022-11-16 09:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2386279756 The Pioneers Post Global Perspectives Collection, produced in partnership with the British Council, contains 289 pieces of content focusing on social and creative enterprise, social investment and social innovation across the world - from Afghanistan to Zambia. What an achievement - and a joy to work with Adam who can smooth out any bump in the road. https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2386288011 Julie Pybus, Pioneers Post]]> 2022-11-16 09:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2386288011 https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2386397241 2022-11-16 10:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2386397241 Thank you for everything! https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2386506839 As one of the young storymakers I am so honored to have learned from you throughout the years. Thank you for all the opportunities and guidance, good luck with your future endeavors!]]> 2022-11-16 12:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2386506839 Dear Adam Reflecting on the changes over the years... I note the wild hair and the wide, slightly manic eyes... a clear sign that British Council has taken its toll. The pic on the left was from the gathering in 2018 when we first started working together the one on the right a screenshot from our last one to one. https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2386562356 What hasn't changed is the warmth, generosity, humanity, understanding you being to every interaction. Your leaving is a huge loss to British Council because of your knowledge skills and general ability but also because you are a lovely human being who personifies so much of what the organisation wants to be. Steve ]]> 2022-11-16 13:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2386562356 Hi Adam, it was great working with you on the ICR Facility Academy. Thanks for all of your help/support and good luck in whatever you do next! Neil (Agylia) https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2386643181 2022-11-16 14:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2386643181 All the best Adam https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2386799134 Dear Adam, it is sad to say goodbye when I feel like we haven't worked together anywhere near as much as I'd have liked to. You clearly have a reputation for being an excellent colleague and it is a huge loss for us with you moving on. Wishing you all the best for whatever comes next and hope that we will work together again in future. Steph Grant x]]> 2022-11-16 15:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2386799134 https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2387181916 Dear Adam

Such a generous soul you are. In every interaction I had with you - whether co-writing something, co-designing, or co-misserating - you brought wisdom and humility. You have already found your gifts, and you have already so graciously been giving them away. I look forward to reading your next chapter; many others will be so lucky to work with you. Becky (Schutt)]]> 2022-11-16 19:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2387181916 https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2387187683 2022-11-16 19:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2387187683 https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2387188791 2022-11-16 19:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2387188791 https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2387189185 2022-11-16 19:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2387189185 https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2387189526 2022-11-16 19:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2387189526 https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2387190207 2022-11-16 19:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2387190207 To the most amazing and kindest colleague of all!! https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2388038927 I will miss you so much, Adam! However, I have no doubt about the great legacy you have left for the Council and the positive impact you have made in all the people you have worked with!
I think it is always a privilege to have the opportunity to work with such generous, brilliant and inspiring colleagues like you! So, I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and being part together with you of the DICE family, for sure was one of finest and important highlights of my time in the Council!
Thank you for everything and I know the future only holds amazingly good things for you!
See you soon,
Juliana.]]> 2022-11-17 10:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2388038927 Good luck! https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2392625342 Hey Adam,

All the very best for your next chapter! It was absolutely brilliant working with you over the years. I remember when we first met in Beijing and you took me to a great place for lunch. You'll always be the top foodie for me!! We had some amazing laughs in Hong Kong; New Zealand; Bangkok; Oxford and London. You've always been so supportive and a joy to work with. Enjoy the future and hope to see you sometime soon.

Jakira xx

]]> 2022-11-21 13:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2392625342 Missing you already! https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2392685153 Hi Adam,

I was so lucky that you did my maternity cover on the ICR Facility. You did a great job and gave a new perspective to the role. I wished we could have continued working side by side - you are a really strong communicator, a great leader, an innovative thinker, a supportive personality and good fun.
I miss you very much already.

Any team is lucky to have you!! I hope our paths cross again.

Marijke]]> 2022-11-21 14:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2392685153 https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2392687782 There's a pint with your name on it waiting for you here. All you need to do is get to Edinburgh to claim it.
Best of luck with whatever comes next Adam.
Cheers,
John (McMurtrie)]]> 2022-11-21 14:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2392687782 https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2392694325 2022-11-21 14:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2392694325 ICR will miss you!! https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2392695216 Hi Adam, sharing time with you in the ICR Facility family was an amazing experience. You always inspired us, came up with helpful advice and a warm word when things got difficult. I really enjoyed working with you and getting to know you as a person. I hope we will stay in touch and our paths cross again. All the best for your future, keep us updated! Stefanie]]> 2022-11-21 14:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2392695216 Never ceases to amaze! https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2392707392 Dear Adam,

I haven't seen the Northern Lights in real life yet but whenever I see a photo or video, I never fail to YAY and WOW at the same time. Pretty much the same thing happens when I've had the pleasure of working with you!

What an incredible human you are. Thanks for being a great colleague... always up for a good conversation, being so kind when working with others, sharing your wisdom to make things better and bringing the laughter - even in some of the most difficult times.

Please keep in touch, I can't wait to hear what happens for you next. All the very best.

Will will miss you. Nikki L xx]]> 2022-11-21 14:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2392707392 Bonne chance pour la suite ! https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2392935578 Adam, so sorry your BC time is coming to an end after everything you have put in to so many projects and people! It was great to bond over our bilingualism, spend time together in Pakistan, and catch up online during COVID. You have been a supportive and collaborative colleague through-and-through, I will miss your energy and friendship. Keep in touch, I'm sure our paths will cross again :) Rosanna x]]> 2022-11-21 17:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2392935578 Thank you, Mr Pillsbury! https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2393461901 Well, I didn't have a photo with you but I have a long list of your messages in my inbox. It recall to me how brilliant time we got together to promote, to enhance and to strengthen Social Enterprise, Social Innovation growth in East Asia and Vietnam. Thank you very much for all of your help/support. Will miss you - a great colleague, so lovely human being you are. Good luck in whatever you do next! Be in touch and see you in Hanoi or anywhere in the world.
Gam Tran (Vietnam)]]> 2022-11-22 02:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2393461901 sanyasaif https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2393724672 Hi Adam, this is how sad we all are to see you leave :( ]]> 2022-11-22 07:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2393724672 sanyasaif https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2393732363 All the best Adam for your next step in life. I remember the days Becky introduced me to the 'global' team and we started having our weekly meetings together. I remember your cold early morning in the basement and your discussion about a 'standing desk'. One of the best work life memories of mine are from those days! Its been a pleasure working with you and having the chance to learn so much from you. See you soon, somewhere around the globe! Stay in touch :)
Sanya ]]> 2022-11-22 07:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2393732363 https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2393738775 Hi Adam,
It is so sad to write a farewell note to you, even though recently I have written to a number of colleagues, but your departure from BC leave me with a sense of loosing a friend, not only a colleague. You have been my go to person on any communication advice, and I have learnt a lot from you over the years. You have been so kind, and so knowledgeable and so energetic and gives all the positive energy to whatever that we did. Thank you so much for everything! Much appreciated. I hope to meet you again and share all great discussion about anything not only work. Please know that if you ever come to Indonesia or to Bali, you have a friend that you can call anytime and we can have a nice chat over great food and coffee. Take care and let's keep in touch. Best Wishes and big hugs. Ari Sutanti]]> 2022-11-22 07:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2393738775 And in the beginning! https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2393974034

]]> 2022-11-22 11:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2393974034 angelinatwomey https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2393985150 Dear Adam,

It’s been such a great privilege and an absolute pleasure to work with you for the last 2.5 years. It seems unbelievable that you are leaving the British Council, because I feel like ever since I joined the Social Enterprise team (for 33.33% of my time at first) there was always something we were working on together with you. Writing this made me remember the beginning of my journey with Instagram that you helped me with, a plethora of events/reports that we promoted and more lately working with you on ICR, which was challenging, stepping into the unknown in many ways, but that you led on brilliantly.

Due to the circumstances, we didn’t get a chance to spend more in-person time together (the latest failed attempt to meet in October especially hurts!) but this makes me cherish and be evermore grateful for the ICR planning meeting we had in November last year.

You are an extraordinary individual, so kind, optimistic, creative and with a great sense of humour and a tonne of interesting stories, and a fantastic knowledgeable colleague with out-of-this-world communication and problem-solving skills!

Good luck with whatever you do next. Any team will be incredibly lucky to have you.

I’m hoping that this is not the end, let's stay in touch, my friend :)

Miss you lots!

Angelina xx

]]> 2022-11-22 11:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2393985150 A true gentleman https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2394132388 It has been my absolute privilege to know you Adam for the last 10 years. In that time I have cherished your openness and honesty, your caring and kindness, and your phenomenal agility and know-how.
Thank you for all your comradery.

I feel that our friendship will go on to an even brighter future! I look forward to keeping in close touch as we both work through this 'transition period' with our careers (we will do it!) And then, a new chapter will begin, sharing our new experiences and - I am convinced - finding opportunities to meet up. Whether that is at SEWFs (next one is Amsterdam!), in France or England (you would be so welcome to come stay with me in Bath), or in Canada too. Let the good times roll!

Please know you are much loved by many, and by me.

Your friend always, Paula ]]> 2022-11-22 13:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2394132388 You will be missed! https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2395597639 My dear Adam,

The beauty of this organisation is that you can actually have a colleague so far away and feel as if he is next door, ready to help you and share the most inspiring ideas and stories. This is how I felt with you... You will be missed a lot. Your input, your knowledge and above all, your positive energy and willingness to support others is invaluable. Thanks for everything and please please.. come and visit Greece soon and of course let me know :)

Sending you my best wishes!!
Maria ]]> 2022-11-23 13:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2395597639 keep rocking dude! https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2395713414 Adam! You are a legend! You have inspired me all through my comparably short BC journey, provided humour and insight and sensitivity at just the right times. I don't even remember quite why it was but I will always think of you and Tristan leaving us all in stitches as you left the hotel in Addis - it summed you up brilliantly.

You have this marvellous gift of combining professionalism with chilledness, gentle ribbing with genuine concern for the welfare of others, frankness and honesty with all sorts of back stories that I'd love to know more about at some point.

For me, you are exactly the sort of person who should be spreading a positive vibe around the world. I can only hope that if it's not for British Council, you will find the opportunity to do this through other means. All the best dude and I do very much hope we meet again.... Owen]]> 2022-11-23 15:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2395713414 Dear Adam, kemiharahap https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2396291670 We worked with each other very briefly on DICE but I'm glad we had that opportunity! I'm so impressed with your work and really learned a lot from you that during that time. I'll always remember the global zoom meetings (before COVID made it a 'thing'!) and how usually it will be at an ungodly hour for you.. but it was great to have the chance to meet you in person during the Pakistan meetings. Wishing you all the best for your next journey!
- Camelia (Kemi) Harahap]]> 2022-11-24 03:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2396291670 Doobie Rock God! https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2396904751 Adam, Adam, Adam so very sad that BC has lost one of the kindest, most talented, generous people. the tacit knowledge that leaves with you is scary, you have given so much so all of us. The early mornings, the hours of proof reading, the always trying to help - people like you don't come along everyday and do hope whatever comes next is both happy and fulfilling. I do hope we stay connected and convene again soon over some fabulous food and laughter. Juliet xx]]> 2022-11-24 13:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/angelinatwomey/AdamPillsbury/wish/2396904751