We’re often attached to a solution for some reason other than what it does. We seek knowledge rather than understanding, we value expertise rather than wisdom, we envy the colour or style of a car, we follow fashions (even if that means playing the rebel). This is fine, and fun, but being able to question, to create space for reflection, to see beyond the shimmer is a life and leadership skill that will take you way further.
Read MoreNo matter the circumstances we are always better prepared than we think because we have the infinite creative potential of being human on our side. And that's quite something!
Read MoreAt the heart of being successful is a paradox. It’s a paradox that the most successful people I know have solved, although they may not be aware of it. And it’s the paradox that keeps those of us who are feeling frustrated about our success fro achieving everything we want.
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between a simple question that we google or that we ask a friend and move on, and those thorny questions that we chew around in our head for a long time, ask people for advice on, and yet never move forward? Let’s look at a practical solution…
Read MoreHow house-hunting and making up stories about ‘louche Louis’ is a metaphor for life. And how to have fun doing both!
Read MoreWe’re so used to being bombarded with the ‘right’ way to do things (eat, sleep, exercise, work, parent, teach…) that we think the solution is always to look for more information. What if there was an easier way? And a more effective way…?
Read MoreWhat does it take to live life happy? It takes seeing where problems are coming from and going upstream—dissolving them before they turn into something toxic. Let’s see how…
Read MoreWhen we give to others, when we share our riches with those less well-off, what are we really giving? Is it about the money? Yes, to a degree, but perhaps there’s also another way to look at this so that we can all make a larger difference in everyday ways…
Read MoreThis quote from Philip K Dick struck me as we prepared to see the movie Bladerunner… A quote about the nature of chaos and the human spirit of resilience and creativity that flows with it and makes something new from it.
Read More“I used to be super-reflective on all the reasons I couldn’t do something…” Sound familiar? Talking ourselves out of something? Listen in to hear a brilliant interview about confidence, courage and conviction…
Read MoreIt’s so common for clients and friends to come to us with questions that look like they have a real answer, and it’s easy for us to give it. But what if we’re doing more of a disservice than we know? What else can we do when someone is asking for advice (works for us too!)
Read MoreShould you live life hedging your bets, acting as if everyone is your enemy, or free-flowing, like the swallows in flight outside my window? Let’s have a look what advice Game of Thrones has to offer…
Read MoreI walked past this sign on my way to a meeting and it got me thinking… why is self-worth considered better than self-doubt, and what really is the difference between them?
Read MoreWe don’t realise how much we put people in boxes—personality type, political affiliation, what business niche you’re in, or industry, or occupation… And what damage is this doing to our relationships? Read on to find out more…
Read MoreWhat does the TV show ‘What Not to Wear’ have to do with creating transformational change? And how can we solve the age-old problem of waiting for ‘one day’ in our lives. Read on to find out more…
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