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Gary Butterfield

@garybpt.bsky.social
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he / him / that lad from Yorkshire. Tea lover. HR entrepreneur. AI enthusiast. Photographer. Ironman triathlete. Natural mover. Wannabe adventurer. www.joyjunction.co.uk

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
I haven't uploaded a photo to @unsplash since January 2021 but my images still rack up around 1 million views a month, with a total of 51.6 million (so far). Pretty proud of that. 1/
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Really enjoyed escaping into Ancient Greek mythology with this book. The Gods didn’t try to be all divine, and they certainly weren’t worshipped as figures of perfection. They were cruel, jealous, flippant, petty, loving, and, dare I say it, strangely human-like. Would highly recommend.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
I genuinely think this is my favourite photo that I’ve ever taken.
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SharonGChiara @sharongchiara.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
This back issue of @bigissue.com seems particularly apt this week or any week "A public expression of emotion, a moment of tearfulness, is not something that needs apology. It is a moment of sincerity." - Robin Ince 🎯 www.bigissue.com/opinion/cryi...
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Crying in public is nothing to be ashamed of
We feel shamed about crying, says Robin Ince, but really there is nothing to apologise for when showing emotion in front of others.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
I know its the darling of the SME industry right now, but the UI updates that Canva have made over recent months has absolutely destroyed the user journey.
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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Rough
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Today's big question: Do dogs have an internal monologue, and if so, is it just "woof, woof, woof"? Hard-hitting content right here.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
It’s that kind of night.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
That makes it 18 years, @londonmarathon.bsky.social. 18 years.
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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Happy Father's Day!
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
This Father’s Day, in celebration or in memory, let your love for someone special help protect nature. 🌳 Leave a message to a loved one on our dedication page & your contribution in their name will support our work restoring the natural world. buff.ly/UcnlZto 👈
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Today’s office. It’s on the wrong side of the Penines but it’ll do. #JoyfulWorkplaces #EtihadStadium
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Working I’m in Manchester today. Thought I’d treat myself to a bacon and egg sarnie. Had to call a bread cake a “bahm“ like some kind of animal.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Trying to remember how to think whilst ChatGPT is down...
A photo of Clinton Baptiste from the British TV show, Phoenix Nights.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Awesome day with Athena at the dog park today.
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Genevieve Williams - Shakespeare Adjacent out now @rimrunner.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Well this couldn’t have come at a better time www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Scientists at Loughborough University create 'world's smallest violin'
The violin is smaller than a human hair and has "laid the groundwork" for future research.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Bank holiday is a go.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Looks like I’m not the only one who can’t wait to go to the pub.
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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Lights off
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
When she’s not chewing your arms she’s actually quite lovely.
A photo of my German Shepherd puppy.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Single-handedly the best investment for this dog we’ve made.
A photo of my German Shepherd puppy laying with a Fenrir Hammer toy.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
This weekend has been far from relaxing, but at least Athena’s first pub trip was a great success.
A photo of my eight-month old German Shepherd puppy, Athena.
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
It’s here...The light is rising. The birds are too. Wherever you are... take a moment. Pause. Listen. You’re part of the dawn chorus. Record it. Share it. What do you hear? Let’s fill this thread with birdsong. 🍃🎵 #InternationalDawnChorusDay
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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
🔥
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Today's Google search: "Why are adolescent dogs such pricks?". The Momentum Chrome extension QOTD brought me back down to earth.
A screenshot of my Chrome background with the quote "Stop beating yourself up. We are all a work in progress".
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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Bad workman
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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Train driver interview
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Working from home just got a little harder…
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
I found a knackered old bird box that looked to have never been lived in. Given it some repairs, will give it a light sand, and will put it in the more prominent, safer position. I’m hoping that with regular filling of my feeders it’ll have a family of birds living in it in no time.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Successfully entered my 18th straight London Marathon rejection.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
I don’t even work in L&D and I’m still getting #LT25UK FOMO.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
How much of the USA would Donald Trump agree to give away if Canada or Mexico invaded?
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
As excited as I get about technology (especially AI), I have to admit that I’m not a big fan of AI images. They’re heavily overused and I’d prefer to work with real creators. Still, turning myself into a muppet made me laugh more than it should have.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Big enough for the dog.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Went to see a man about a dog… and bought a six-month old one ❤️
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
After all the tariff-inspired penguin memes recently, this can’t be an accident.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Love a bit of instant karma. Car driver cut me up on my bike at Armley Gyratory… didn’t realise there was a police car a few cars ahead. Hard lines 😂
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Oregon 🕎🎲 @oregonthedm.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
I’m so pleased to announce that after my last one sold out, I’m going to be running another FREE workshop on the 22nd April 12:00-12:45. During the session we’ll be covering how to have meaningful employee wellbeing conversations using my free Conversation Canvas.
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#joyfulworkplaces #employeewellbeing #hr | Gary Butterfield
I’m so pleased to announce that after my last one sold out, I’m going to be running another FREE workshop on the 22nd April 12:00-12:45. During the session we’ll be covering how to have meaningful em...
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
In just 1 day, I lost shy of 6% off of my sustainability investments yesterday. Orange bastard.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Big day today. First, the Conversation Canvas is being presented to senior leaders from a national government organisation so we can pilot it with a selection of their 19,000 employees.
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 21/03/2025
Seems accurate
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
I have no idea why, but I’ve been singing the Poddington Peas theme tune all morning and I’m all for it. Absolute throwback.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
The orange man is absolutely battering my investments into sustainable businesses right now the bastard.
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Scott Galloway @profgalloway.com · 04/03/2025
That’s right. 🇺🇦
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Arash Mazinani @arashmazinani.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Inspired by @garybpt.bsky.social I’m going to start my 30 communication on YouTube. 30 days of talking to camera in an effort to improve my talking to camera/presentation skills.
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Christina Lattimer @christinalattimer.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
I wrote a book called “Don’t Just Smile - Laugh” a few years ago. It’s a 5 step process to make life happier. It’s very practical and can make a difference - I used to give it away on World Happiness Day - but thought someone might like it now! Here’s the link to the free PDF. bit.ly/3F8SbVR
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Alex asked what my ‘The Apprentice’ opening line would be tonight. I thought “when Alan goes to the House of Lords, they ask if he knows Gary Butterfield” was pretty good.
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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Well, Caddick, that’s unfortunate 😂
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Sharon O'Dea @sharonodea.com · 20/02/2025
I’ve worked in intranets, digital workplaces, and comms long enough to see the same cycles repeat, the same mistakes made, and the same bright ideas crash and burn. So here are the hard truths. Are you ready? Let’s go. 🧵
A woman with brown hair (me) in a red and white striped top, looking directly into the camera and pointing.
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