For many people, having the confidence to express their ideas can really hold them back. And for organisations it can stop some of the most innovative and breakthrough ideas ever reaching the surface. The fear of being wrong, the fear of making mistakes and not being listened to […]
As an employee or a business owner you have standards to adhere to and your customers have expectations of a certain level of quality. When those expectations are not met for whatever reason, you have to do something. The incident can either be a problem or an opportunity, […]
For Michael Coen this was a pivotal moment in his summer. And for myself it was a great lesson in perseverance and not letting failure get in your way. It was a big day. The sun was shining in North Carolina as we walked down to the lake […]
Yesterday I was listening to a conversation between my girlfriend and her niece. Her niece is 12. After a fun game of laser quest, she asked Kate what she did as a job – becoming gradually more curious about what jobs really entail as she starts to make […]
Letter writing is a powerful tool to speak to your subconscious. It takes messages to an emotional and fun level and really gets you to listen. I’d love for you to share some fun letters with me. It could be on the same subject, or one of your […]
The student I was working with grew up in China and went to a school that inhibited confidence, diluted self expression and left her feeling shy and afraid of making a mistake. A culture that believed being wrong was worse than not attempting at all. She was stood […]
We all know the zone. That magical place where we become so lost in an activity that nothing else matters. We lose complete track of time and of the worries that try to steal your attention are put to rest. I’ve just come out of this zone. I […]
1. Oh The Places You’ll Go, by Dr Seuss (7:20) 2. Steve Jobs Harvard Commencement Speech in 2005 (14:34) 3. Jim Carey’s Commencement Address at the 2014 MUM Graduation (26:09) 4. Will Smith – If you want something, go get it (0:50) 5. Kid President – Pep Talk (3:28) […]
A few months ago I went on a workshop that explored personal and company values. I’ve always been very aware of living true to my values and creating opportunities that allow me to express more of my true nature. One of the values I commit to is: Create Fun, Happiness […]
The thought of presenting or performing can be an overwhelming process. Anxiety can override you and mask the great ability that you have. It can damage your chance of success and make the build up a terrible experience. One that makes you avoid taking new opportunities to stretch […]
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