I was pondering the other day on those leaders we have seen in more modern times that are singled out time and again as being the most inspiring or enlightened in some way.  People like Nelson Mandela, Dr Martin Luther King, the Dalai Lama to name just three and I am sure you can think [...]

As I work 1:1 with my clients and I train lots of executives in coaching skills I hear a common story. They never believe they get enough feedback, especially the positive kind but often it is just specific feedback that is missing. It might be about a job they are doing, a project they are [...]

Today, as never before, leaders need to know how to ‘lead’ themselves through their own life and their daily responsbilities as leader at work. We have a frighteningly fast pace of change and innovation, changing expectations, demands and concerns for staff and their well being and development – not to mention new ways of communicating, [...]

 Now this is not new – but another great reminder for leaders to look for the potential in those you lead rather than worry about what your potential is, focus on others. Lead others to places they really didn’t know they could go.

There is so much discussion out there about how we think and how that creates our reality. Coaches world wise are constantly challenging clients about the way they think about their business, colleagues, family, themselves. Have a look at this. It is quite a stunning example of reverse thinking. Take 3 minutes out to listen [...]

This subject seemed perfect for today as it is the day I have begun the writing of my book about the how of making conscious choices, plus Gai and I have labelled ourselves as Choice Champions on the website. “But I have no choice I HAVE to do this” – as a coach, working especially [...]

I was reflecting on the turmoil in the world right now – earthquakes, Middle East conflicts and thinking we need lots of tools to remain resilient. I am in awe of our Christchurch citizens who have so couragously discovered their depths of resilience over the last few weeks. Many of us have not experienced an [...]

Confidence: Dictionary Definition 1. trust 2. Boldness, assurance, belief in one’s own abilities 3. Intimacy 4. Something confided in, secret. Isn’t the English language great! Seemingly so many meanings to the same word. For confidence let’s focus on the 2nd part of the definition – boldness, assurance, beliefs in one’s own abilities. There is nothing [...]

When we think about what we believe, it’s not an uncommon default to start thinking perhaps in a religious and or spiritual way…..and that’s usually a useful thing to do from time to time in a way that suits you. When I talk about beliefs here, I am talking about your ‘operating beliefs’ – you [...]

I have talked before about ‘incongruence’ – that feeling that there is something not quite right, maybe missing, and sometimes feeling just a bit tense physically – or worse maybe even some serious stress. As a corporate escapee this happened to me – well, let’s rephrase that. It didn’t happen to me – I was [...]