Insights
People are my library, my writing inspired by what I learn: ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and sometimes some eclectic whimsy for good measure, all centred around #OpenLeadership. At the heart of all of this is that I write to share learnings and to discover my thoughts. Over the years i have written (mostly) daily, over 2000 posts and 1,000,000 words (that last part blows my mind, tbh!). Enjoy browsing.
Slower than a Sloth
I’ve found my spirit animal, the Costa Rican two-toed sloth. My North Star to begin 2024 is “Knowledge Speaks, Wisdom Listens”, and I started the year with a long break. Am now 1500m up in the cloud forest in Costa Rica and have slowed down to the pace of a sloth. The...
Slower than a Sloth
I’ve found my spirit animal, the Costa Rican two-toed sloth. My North Star to begin 2024 is “Knowledge Speaks, Wisdom Listens”, and I started the…
Time for a winter pause
Learn to pause, or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you.
Listen with your heart
Proactively reach out to people and they will likely be happy to hear from you. If they are, and if they want to talk, listen…
Reflection is mindful attention to lessons learned
Reflection is not just a “looking back” — it is giving mindful attention to lessons learned from experience and applying them to future growth and…
Reflections and looking forwards
My own reflections to, I hope, inspire you to consciously take time to first reflect on your 2023, then to turn your thoughts and gaze…
What do you need to go from Great to Elite?
Consider what in your life, work, and business you have already moved from good to great. Now, what will you need to focus on, and…
Are you ready to benefit from structured support?
I love to be a sounding board, coach, mentor, advisor. I love to support others in these different and sometimes overlapping ways.
How collective silence can change time
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…
What types of love do you share?
Other languages have many more ways of expressing how they feel in this positive vein, one of which being Greek, which has seven types of…
Cyndi Lauper and Meraki
Meraki: to do something with soul, creativity, or love; when you leave a piece of yourself in the work.”
Be the Pebble in someone’s Pond
Be the Pebble in someone’s Pond. I do limit the number of email newsletters I remain subscribed to, particularly as I am now adding more…
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…
Turn off your notifications
The number one tip I give to busy people who want more time to focus is to turn off their notifications.