You could sense it listening to Carolyn Custerson, the champion of Torbay’s tourism and hospitality industry during its bleakest of times.
You could sense it listening to bubbly and effervescent Chloe Pavely who decided to open her first ever business just as cruel Covid struck.
You could sense it with Adam Fletcher who, with his team, has helped so many people cope mentally with these challenging times.
They are shining examples of those who have shown resilience, a dogged determination and the ability to lead and inspire others through these terrible times.
Carolyn, chief executive of the English Riviera BID Company, Chloe, owner of the now-award winning Fishcombe Cove Cafe at Brixham and Adam, from Andy’s Man Club and Women’s Wellbeing, all ‘appeared’ on the Torbay Business Forum’s latest Breakfast Bytes webinar, brilliantly hosted by chairman Steve Reynolds, superbly organised behind the scenes by Emily Tucker from South Devon College and which I have the honour and privilege of joining every session.