This Spring feels different
In Australasia, 1 September marks the official start of Spring. Down Under in Down Under - Melbourne – Spring’s presence is undeniable. The air is fragrant, the trees radiate lime green. Yet, this particular start to Spring feels different from others. We
Feel depleted but still plough into your next activity without a break?
A transition is the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. Some transitions in life we anticipate. We even plan for them. Some we do not anticipate: an unexpected death in the family; a global epidemic
Buffeted by recent local and global events? Here is a way you can respond.
I have lived through a tank battle in the 1994 civil war in Yemen. I have lived inside the tumultuous upheaval of Tanzania entering its first multi-party elections in 1995. I've been hustled off the plane in Addis Ababa at brutish speed because of
Generate Energy: Master Transitions
Ever noticed that high performers have a magical trio? It starts with the letter “E”. Energy. They know how to keep generating positive energy. Work with them and you notice that they demonstrate enduring mental, physical, and emotional vibrancy. This, in turn, gives
How do you build in transition zones while mostly working from home?
Does this image look familiar? I live in Australia where five lockdowns in eighteen months equals suburban trains that run almost empty day after day. No current lockdown in your locale? With the now hybrid-model of mostly working from home, many
Why the US Military choose to celebrate
A vaccine is a potential shield, like a mask. It is not a cure. Missing in the media conversations about contact-tracing systems and vaccine distribution is the conversation about personal responsibility. It’s the conversation for ways to strengthen our immune systems,
Is Emotional Intelligence Innate or Learned? Can Empathy Be Deliberately Developed?
Can our politicians learn empathy? It’s a question being raised in current Australian media. The short answer? If they think it matters, if they choose to invest in deliberate practice, apply, be self-reflective, then absolutely. Empathy can be learned. A
The Secret Micro-Practice of High-Performers
Are you missing opportunities to generate energy during your day? High performers know how to keep generating energy throughout their day. They don’t have to wait until the post-work gym session to energise. They don’t have to depend on that lunch-break walk
Mastery of Practice to Embody Habit: Meet What’s Up with Calmness and Creativity
Between the pandemic and polarized politics, we find ourselves living through a global version of “Something’s Up”. Daily I ask myself, how can I skilfully meet this time of crumbling certainty? How can I respond calmly, creatively, confidently to this
Keystone Habits: How food journalling reduced credit card spending
The keystone habits that matter most are the ones that have the power to shift, dislodge, and remake other patterns. To your benefit! Keystone habits have the power to start a chain reaction into other areas of our lives or our