So much is written about change and yet still so many projects could be handled better - with better results for employees and the business. These infographics from @torbenrick via Top 7 change management infographics are worth a quick review if you are planning or even mid-change project. Alternatively, drop me an email to see how …
Mastery and Michelangelo
"If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all.”—Michelangelo What a great quote. An antidote to the idea that organisations and individuals can suddenly change, learn and implement new skills or habits. When trying to change a habit or take on a new …
Book review: A Path With Heart, Jack Kornfield
This is a beautifully accessible, uplifting, motivational book to help us access our inner potential. There are some great exercises and quotes, some stand out ones for me: Margaret Mead ‘Don’t think that a small group of awakened people cannot change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has’ “Then it was as …
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Is your mind is like a puppy?
Another one of the super quotes from Jack Kornfield: A Path with Heart: 'the mind is like a puppy’. When you are training a puppy it runs away many times and you gently bring it back to the training – this is like the brain. Many people still expect their mind to be calm like …
Just because you think it doesn’t make it real
One of the main abilities of successful leaders is understanding themselves. The only thing we can start to control is how we respond to situations and they know their habitual responses and are able to manage them. But golly, that can be a big ask! Meditation can help - even 10 minutes a day …
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Pouring it all away?
I like this post from Justin Wise - how would the world be if we had the conversations we really want to have rather than assuming we know what people are thinking. Why are we so frightened of conversations, preferring to think we know what people are thinking? How much better could things be …
The parts you push away | On living and working
The parts you push away | On living and working.
Less than 100%?
After another fascinating session with restorative yoga teacher Tuesday from Urban Yogi, I have much to think about.... She talked to me about the amount of effort needed to sustain a pose. Silly, but I'd always assumed you have to do EVERYTHING thoroughly! By thoroughly I mean with the total amount of energy I had …
Passion, Potential, Possibility Urban Retreat
A 2-day Urban Retreat to clear your mind and free your spirit Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January 2015 10.00 – 17.00 Richmond A weekend of Yoga, reflection, insight and coaching, geared towards setting you up for the year ahead. This is a wonderful opportunity to make 2015 a year to really step into your …
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