My Great aunt was always telling me to slow down: this while I was juggling two kids under 5 and my own business. “Stop and smell the roses,” she would say. I disregarded her like young people disregard all old people. It made no sense to me, then. There was a business to grow, the …
Recently I asked the question: What Happened to Your Fun? Perhaps you remember it as a painful, specific moment. It’s more likely, though, that you simply drifted away from those wonderful moments, as they grew increasingly overshadowed by the responsibility of careers, parenting … ‘life’! You reach a point where fun is no longer spontaneous …
When last did you use the word ‘fun’? No, seriously. It’s a word (and a concept) that seems to fade as we grow older. When last did you actually do something fun? I’m not talking about pleasant or enjoyable, or about having a nice time. I’m talking about senseless, purposeless, rip-roaring fun just for the …
I have such respect for Entrepreneurs. I am in constant awe and wonder at what we, as a tribe, achieve against all odds and even more so in today’s unpredictable environment. Like everyone, entrepreneurs have important choices to make: crawl under a rock and pray that their ideas, savings, strategy, business efforts and dreams …
“Uncertainty is neutral. Great things can come from it. How we relate to uncertainty is a choice. Like the next important discovery, realization or insight.” – Deepak Chopra The long weekend was, for most people, one of predictability. Cultural, religious and family rituals were remembered and lived – albeit in new, changed and often restricted …
Are there tangible outcomes from Coaching? Ohhhhh YES. With a commitment to honesty and vulnerability, willingness to do the work, and a coach who connects with you, change becomes inevitable. Here’s what you can expect: SHIFTED PERSPECTIVES: You’ll be able to see your world (it really is YOUR world) from multiple other perspectives, in addition …
If you’re thinking about connecting with a coach, then I can assure you that you are on your way to some incredible transformations. Coaching became a buzzword in the 00s and right now, there’s a life coach on just about every corner. We’re spoilt for choice but it makes being selective even more important. I …
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It’s the final stretch!! Our marathon-weary legs know that there’s a finishing line around the corner, but we dread not, knowing what’s beyond it … We remind ourselves that every year, we feel like this around this time of year – we think to ourselves – it’s just the way it is, isn’t it? Actually, …
How are you (and yours) spending the hours between 22h00 and 5h00? If it’s listening to your partner snore, counting sheep, scrolling through your phone, playing Playstation, or watching television, this article is for you. It’s not just – why you should be getting your 7 – 8-hours in, but how to. I know insomnia …
When you know something by heart, it’s the result of rote learning and mindless repetition, rarely questioning your words or actions, or wondering how it connects with people. Leading by heart is exactly the opposite. Since the last economic depression, there has never been a greater need than there is now, for heart-led leadership. Employee …
