November 13, 2019
My family had a bereavement earlier this year and the passing of a loved always reminds us of how precious life is.
At funerals we will hear phrases such as ‘life is too short,’ ‘it puts things in perspective,’ and ‘it reminds you of what’s really important.’
The ‘it’ of course being death.
In this week’s episode, I share my thoughts as to how death is perhaps the ultimate teacher. What I thought might be a solemn topic actually turned out to be insightful even inspirational.
November 6, 2019
How can you act on what matters most and not be at the mercy of what matters least?
What is the antidote to putting things on the long finger?
These are the two questions driving this week’s episode. I’ll be sharing tips and insights on the ‘3Ps’ – Priorities, Productivity and Proactivity and how to harness them into your ‘hour to empower.’
October 30, 2019
Modern leadership is all about authenticity.
The focus is on empowering others rather than wielding power. The days of tolerating secrecy, lack of integrity and the concentration of power via old command and control styles of leadership are coming to an end.
In this week’s episode, I share 10 distinctions of effective modern leadership, as well as the key question, that when asked and answered, goes to the heart of what modern leadership is all about.
October 23, 2019
One of my favourite ways of giving my rational, logical, organising mind some time off is with meditation, particularly guided meditations and visualisations.
At a minimum it is relaxing, but it is usually insightful too. So this week, I’ll take you through a led meditation to help you connect with our Inner Wisdom and to harness the power of your unconscious mind.
October 16, 2019
What’s the experience you want other people to have when they interact with you?
That is the question at the heart of personal branding. In this week’s episode, we explore the concept of personal branding, why it’s important, the factors that influence your personal brand and the steps you can take to create your personal brand.
October 9, 2019
Over the years I’ve fine-tuned a morning routine that is the foundation of my work-life blend and well-being practice.
It sets me up for the day. In this week’s episode, I share the main elements of my morning ritual which will hopefully encourage you to think about how you could start your day.
October 2, 2019
As humans, we love our comfort zones, those spaces where we feel secure and in control.
But equally, we are hot-wired to grow and evolve which means expanding beyond the confines of our comfort zones.
In this week’s episode, I’ll explore why the emotions of worry and self-consciousness that patrol the border of our comfort zones are also signposts for personal growth and expansion.
September 25, 2019
As humans why do we have the habit of thinking negatively, about ourselves, the world around us and the future?
Until recently I didn’t know that there are categories of negative thoughts. In this week’s episode, we will explore them.
How many will resonate with you? We will also look at ways to deal with an ANT (Automatic Negative Thought) infestation!
September 18, 2019
Managing change is a core competency for most organisations.
In this week’s episode, I explore why our instinctive response is to resist change, as well as highlighting the early warning signals that indicate that a change initiative in a company is doomed to fail.
September 11, 2019
Like any ‘soft skill’ enhancing your Time Management and Organisational Skills is about progression in a direction.
It’s often the minor adjustments, that can make a big difference. I’m constantly adding new distinctions to my list of Time Management Tips and that’s what I’m exploring in this week’s episode.
