Here we have two contrasting and yet overlapping concepts. The first is humility, a rich and fascinating notion that does not seem to be in fashion. In fact, quite the opposite judging by the attitudes and behaviours that can be witnessed on YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat and increasingly on our television screens. Definition of humility: freedom …
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For those who wish to seriously invest in their growth and development as a leader it is wise and sensible to start the journey with a self awareness phase. There are many ways of facilitating this journey and over the last 40 years Danny has developed his own unique approach which involves the exploration of …
What do you mean by consolation? Who says we are seeking it? If we have a look at some of the more universal definitions of consolation we may get a better idea of how to answer those questions. The following definition of consolation is simple and yet hopefully revealing: “Consolation is the comfort received by …
This is a very personal issue. Not everyone is interested. Most people struggle to talk about what, if anything, their spiritual needs mean to them. This is understandable and deserves respect, also time and attention to follow any threads of understanding that might be there in the conscious awareness. There are large bodies of medical …
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Ruby Wax: “We’re allowed to exercise our bodies but what to do with our minds? As always, there’s no instruction manual” April 2, 2020. Most of us understand the real challenge presented to us when we start to focus seriously on “heathy mind and body”. We also know that sinking feeling when we realise that …
By teaching people to tune in to their emotions with intelligence and to expand their circles of caring, we can transform organizations from the inside out and make a positive difference in our world. Author and researcher Daniel Goleman is often credited with saying, “Emotional intelligence is the ability to sense, understand, value and effectively …
“Know yourself to improve yourself.” August Comte. It is remarkable how many of my clients in the last forty years have leapt at the opportunity to embark on the journey of enlightenment about themselves. It has been almost equally fascinating how many clients I have encountered who admitted to feeling fearful and almost dreaded the …
The most straightforward way to an understanding of this learning pathway is enshrined in the NIKE strap line: Learning by doing is a disarmingly simple and innocent notion. Yet so many of us are fearful of stretching, risking, experimenting and doing in the hope of learning by experience. So much of what passes for professional …
Many years ago my understanding of the holistic approach and coaching came alive when I began to understand the fundamental principles of person centred approach as taught by Carl Rogers. Rogers recognised that the quality of the relationship between the guide (the coach) and the learner (the coachee) was critical if healthy outcomes are …
I’ve long been impressed by the wisdom of César Millán alias, “The Dog Whisperer.” For the last couple of years I’ve begun to integrate some of his core wise teachings into my leadership coaching practice with senior execs around the world. For certain people that’s quite a revelation and for some it stimulates the question, …