Thoughts today on how collective silence can change time. I chose to go to the Silent Book Club both out of curiosity and a sense…
Self-Knowledge
High leverage relaxation
What high leverage relaxation do you choose that takes little time? Oh, and for British friends, yes, stopping for a cup of tea does count…
Got and Want lists
Last week I was at an edition of “The Lab” led by Neil Baker. One of the experiments was to write down our thoughts for…
SCARF and understanding the needs of others
Reflecting on Perpetua Neo’s “This is What Matters,” the SCARF model unveils psychological safety needs, offering a powerful leadership tool.
Introversion and making myself go to events
I’m pretty introverted, so going to busy events (including the trip out, busy stations, trains, tubes etc) is something I have to push myself to…
Time is Wealth
Money is not wealth, “stuff” is not wealth, and having the choice as to how we spend our time is true wealth.
Technology ten times more valuable than gold
What technology do you have that is worth more than gold? A relaxing conversation was truly a relaxed conversation. Priceless.
Who could you teach?
Each opportunity I have to teach is also one where I learn. What and who could you teach?
Invest in your Foundations
What do you need for your foundations, and could you focus more on how and what you invest in them?
The Quieter You Become, The More You Can Hear
The title that Chip Conley gave to a recent blog post jumped out at me: “The Quieter You Become, The More You Can Hear”.
My most read posts this year
Sharing the five posts from those thousands of posts that have generated the most visits from around the world so far this year.
What possibilities may lie beyond resistance?
I had worked through any resistance I had. I even have a phrase for this that popped into my head: “What possibilities may lie beyond…
Making a quiet space in my home
One of those things I need to be at my best is a quiet space in my home home, both in terms of sound and…
Context as a tool for choosing beer
The key tool by far for a coach is Context. Context can be applied in almost any environment, including on helping us be clear on…
I’m an Applied Economist
Surrounded by Economists who are experts but have never been out in the world and led businesses, the answer that came to me was that…
Appreciate the little things
As I get older, I think perhaps the greatest wisdom I have gained, is being (sometimes) able to appreciate the little things that we are…
What gives you the right to play small?
We all, in some shape or form, “play small”, and limit our possibilities, as Marianne Williamson challenges us to recognise in her words above.
The Meaning of This is Water for Leaders
I have often referenced “This is Water” in other posts, so this time a post dedicated to analysing the importance of this speech for leaders.
Stop on Amber
Traffic laws in the UK state to stop on amber lights.
Just start
Sometimes we procrastinate starting something, feeling the task will take longer and be harder than it ends up being. My advice? Just start.
Balancing the Intuitive and Rational Minds
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift. The rational mind is a faithful servant. This phrase from Iain McGilchrist captures the essence of his work…
Who are you? What do you dream of?
My clients and my friends, then, know that I will encourage them to live into their bravery and their dream, and then ground them in…
The less we want, the more at ease we can be
I have found that the less I want, the simpler my desires are, and the more I experience ataraxia, that sense of simply being at…
Taking a few days for Total Relaxation
Giving meaning to Total Relaxation, my three focal areas are: Presence, Slow, and Best.
Awareness leads to readiness then action
Awareness is the greatest agent for change,
Freezing fog and more fitness thoughts
The simple act of writing down my thoughts of my fitness journey became enough to shift my energy and get me back on the indoor…
Going with the flow with my fitness journey
Last year, I had quite the health journey, so a focus since then has been to get back to fitness, doing no exercise for a…
Why I’m currently not accepting new clients
As of today, I am (for now) “closing the books” to new clients, having taken on some new ones in the last couple of months.
Reminding myself to keep life in balance
I recommend you also occasionally check in on your own balance and choices around that.
Going on Walkabout
To “go on Walkabout”, an Australian aboriginal term, is to take a literal and spiritual journey, where a teen goes out into the outback.
Surround yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you coming
Surround yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you coming.
To meet or not to meet? (in person)
We could bring far more consciousness to meetings in general, not only whether to meet in person or on video, but also such things as;…
What are you focussed on NOW?
How do we share what we are focussed on right now other than social media channels? I love the idea of having a “NOW” page…
Noticing differently when one sense is removed
In the absence of one sense (hearing) I started “noticing differently” by focusing on my vision and what I could see.
Doing nothing is not an option
Doing nothing is an option I am sure you are unable to pursue and needs no further comment. .
Taking an impromptu break from daily posting
I am simply following my instincts and taking an unplanned and spontaneous break from daily posting, sensing that a short break to allow fresh inspiration.