Walpole: In a world where we’re always available, how do you separate your personal time from your work time?
Michael Ward: The reality is you don’t. I am afraid it comes with the job.
What’s one thing you do after the work day to help you unwind?
I cook.
What activity do you do in your time away from the office that helps you relax and recentre after a stressful week?
Gardening is a joy.
What’s something you’ve read, listened to or seen in your spare time that’s helped you at work?
I couldn’t live without Spotify.
After home and the office, where’s your favourite third space?
Anywhere with my two gorgeous daughters
On Sunday night, how do you prepare yourself for the week ahead?
A glass of good red wine.
Best reason you've had to turn your out of office on recently?
I don’t have an Out of Office!
Your go-to Out of Office outfit: Loro Piana
Your happy place anywhere in the world: Deauville, Port de Soller and Bel Ombre Mauritius, my three little cottages.
Your favourite bar or restaurant: The River Café with a plate of their Scottish Langoustines.
Something you booked recently that you'd recommend: The Kit Kat Club
Something you've listened to or read recently that you'd recommend: Piano Rooms on BBC Radio 2
Hobby you'd like to cultivate: Learn French
Luxury that’s actually a necessity: Harrods
Best luxury under £25: A Lebanese apricot
