Simply knowing I would go for a ride later in the day lifted my mood for the day and allowed me to focus. Thank you,…
Presence
Some ideas may resonate
Some ideas may resonate. Others may not. A few may awaken an inner knowing you forgot you had. Use what’s helpful. Let go of the…
Man and White Van
This weekend I'll mostly be a "White Van Man" as I help the last resident son move out of the house to a new place in a new town for a new job. A major moment indeed. I shall do my best to balance the hectic activity with taking moments of presence to appreciate them...
Feeling hot, hot, hot!
This weekend the weather is hot in London. They’ve put out weather warnings telling us it is hot and there may be afternoon thunderstorms.
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.
Want to solve a problem? Take a walk
In short, I believe in the power of taking a walk to solve problems. Enjoy your Sunday, and perhaps take a walk.
Some goosebumps music for you
Music can be immensely powerful for me “feeling something”. Every time I listen to this track I get goosebumps. Every time.
Meeting Interesting People
Yesterday I had a day full of meeting interesting people, a day full of serendipities and flow. What will tomorrow hold?
Here’s to the crazy ones
Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes.The ones who see things differently.
Action is the great unsticker
Action is the great unsticker. Love it! How do you prefer to take action to unstick things?
Happiness in the simple things
It is easy to take moments for granted, but we can choose to find happiness in the simplest of things.
Marking the Moment with Maeve
I was given the immense privilege of accompanying my dear friend Maeve Gillies to the ceremony where she was admitted to the “Mystery of Goldsmiths”.
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…
Thoughts on walking, on Cayman and on being world-class
Madeira is small but is world-class in some areas that the wider world does not recognise it for.
Taking a few days for Total Relaxation
Giving meaning to Total Relaxation, my three focal areas are: Presence, Slow, and Best.
Taking a moment to be present
One must first be present, still, in the moment.
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…
Sunday Moment of Zen – Winter Sunset
Sometimes I take the time in my blog to give you a moment of zen, so this Sunday, here we are, my gift of a…
Look around you
Taking time to look around before and between meetings was a great way to ensure I was fully present in the place and time.
Your moment of musical Zen – New Grass
“New Grass” by Talk Talk, from the album “Laughing Stock” sounds so rich when played analogue rather than digital.
Embracing a dreich weekend
A combination of dull, overcast, drizzly, cold, misty, and miserable weather. At least 4 must apply before the weather is truly dreich.
Kind Leadership
Sharing a few thoughts around the theme of Kind Leadership.
Some favourite quotes to start the year
As I continue to muse on varying themes at the start of a new year, I was reminded of how words, phrases, and quotes can…
Do What Matters
I find January a fertile time for considering the impact we wish to have in the world for the year. I enter 2023 with a…
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.
I’m coming home to Cayman soon
For friends in Cayman reading this, am happy to note that I’ll be home in Cayman visiting on business for the week of February 6th.
Towards a Brave and Confident Scotland – in 2023
If you are a leader in Scotland passionate and ready to lead bravely in 2023, I’d love to start our year by meeting up.
Today I’m taking a Snow Day
When snow hits, schools close and kids get a day off. I think I may well take a (half) snow day. 🙂
Noticing the change of seasons
I love to attune myself, my senses, my energy, and my spirit, through what one might call “hyper-noticing”, by paying deep and close attention to…
What’s in a name? – Reißverschluss and more
Under the Reißverschluss (or “zipping directive”), lanes of traffic are actively told to merge at the final opportunity with cars alternating.
People are interesting if you choose to be interested
“People are interesting if you choose to be interested” is an adage I hold to be true and one I love to live by.
Taking four hours for a cup of coffee
Yesterday I took four hours for a cup of coffee. Well, I hadn’t seen a dear friend for some time and they live quite a distance…
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.
Be a Leader, don’t “do” Leadership
What it takes to coach senior leaders is that the coach themselves must emanate and exude the qualities of a leader.
Stand, sit, lie
During the season, pro cyclists will ride their bikes for hours each day, but when not riding they do not stand (they sit or, preferably,…