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I'm never short of an opinion. My colleague remarked that I was unusually forthright in board meetings, disagreeing with the chair openly on several occasions. I've never been one to balk or pander to others because of rank; I believe whole-heartedly that every individual has something to offer debate, regardless of ex
What do you most regret and feel guilty for? If you said 'nothing' then you are a rare human indeed. Go clone yourself - the world needs you. \ Many of my clients are racked by the shenanigans of past woes - real and imagined. It keeps them miserable and self-flagellating. And here's the crazy thing: they
What is a vision board? It is a visual anchor for your goals.
What are you most stuck on? You know - the thing that lingers like a bad biting smell... And no matter what you do to shift it, it still stinks. \ Chances are it's your personal demon with its barbed tail firmly wrapped around your brain, spewing out hellfire and misery whenever you want to achieve something diff
This is not another article about 'active listening'. You know all the tips already - pay attention, nod, open body position, ask questions, acknowledge, clarify, paraphrase, encourage. This message takes listening to a deeper, more magnetic level that creates deep, authentic connection. The first person you sh
You can sense Roslyn from out in the carpark. She is a tornado of stress and drama. Her energy whips up a frenzy around her and the more intense the chaos, the more focused she becomes in the eye of the storm. And when she leaves, there is an eerie stillness. \ Roslyn's vibrational signature is reckless and violen
How do I get what I REALLY want? This process works for any situation - whether you are leading a team, going for a promotion, want some more cash in your pocket or want to find a man (that's how I found Rob!) Step 1. Decide. It's a 'burn all bridges' kind of decision. This means you are taking action as you ar
Here's what happened: for a while now I've been watching a project develop that I secretly think is a waste of time and doomed to fail. \ I've kept my head in the sand and just ignored it, pretending it's someone else's business. (Not great leadership here, I can assure you!) But here's the thing: if the
It started off badly. I took a phone call from a sales rep who talked really quickly and wanted me to sign up on the spot for the unbelievably-amazing-super-duper-offer. My spider senses were tingling, and I backed off and used the great pause button, \"I must talk with my husband.\" Not taking 'no' for an answ
For the last few weeks I've been reading various blogs where folks are baring it all - speaking the deep truth about who they are, and what they really think. Even if it upsets a few people. \ This kind of authenticity and courage is rare, attractive, and compelling. \ When someone stands in the truth of who
Ever wonder how some people seem to always get their own way? They seem to glide easily through life, gathering supporters and fans as they go. \ Their secret? \ Influence. Whether you want to make an impact on your family or on your organisation, influence is critical. \ Here are five strategies you
When I think 'resistance' what comes to mind is the French Resistance: a bunch of intrepid and dedicated underground rebels fighting for the freedom of their country - all with a certain 'je ne sais quoi' and irresistible French accents... \ But that's only good in the movies. Dealing with oppression and tyranny i
Getting what you want involves being deliberate and focused with your intentions. You get clear, you get excited, you take inspired action, and things manifest. \ And then sometimes life whacks you with a wet fish that knocks you flat. \ Like how I was busy and enthralled with my work at Inner Compass, the A
It certainly appears so. There definitely seems to be some magic in the air with this guy's 5th consecutive win at Wimbledon. And yup, I stayed up past 3:30am Aussie time to watch him do it. It was totally worth it. He's in tune with the \"secret\", law of attraction, and here's how he does ...
What does the Dalai lama say when he's got just half an hour? He speaks from the heart. Here is what he said (and I hung on every word): 1. Money is important but it is not the absolute source of happiness. Love, compassion, and forgiveness give you the emotional strength and freedom to be happy. My thoughts: a
Whether you're leading an organisation or leading a family, or just trying to get by, inspiration is integral to an easier life. It's way easier than motivation. Motivation is what my trainer does when he promises ' just five more' and then threatens me with three minutes on the rowing machine if I don't do it.
When it comes to defining 'success', there are three crucial mistakes you may be making, and it's keeping you from experiencing the abundant success you deserve. Mistake #1 - You're addicted to the adrenaline of 'achieving'. \ Striving for something and reaching it is satisfying. Like climbing the hill to
There is really only one way to answer this question: of course you do. \ If you did not answer the question this way, then this is a clue you are not programmed for wealth. \ Did you think wealth was a result of circumstances or luck? Do you feel like it is something constantly out of reach? Do ...
I've been listening to the Abraham-Hicks's 'Money and the Law of Attraction' CDs. One of the significant threads of advice is 'start telling a new story'. \ We create our lives from the stories we tell about past, future, and present events. The stories evoke emotion – a vibrational beacon – that draws the es
Ghandhi said, 'be the change you want to see in the world'. Ok Ghandhi, sounds good. But what the heck do you really mean? And am I really up to it, on a Friday, at the end of a long week, with the weekend and holiday season inching close? Do we all have it in us to be Ghandhi? To care selflessly for our
Sick of all the Law of Attraction hype? Me too. Here's something much, much better. \ It's official. I am finally sick of all the Law of Attraction hype. I have checked out various sites and products promising delivery of your heart's desire with ease and swift response. Law of Attraction ...
My clients are achieving amazing results and milestones in their personal and business lives. I am perpetually awe-struck by them and consider it a huge privilege to be part of their experience. \"George\" (real name changed to protect his privacy - he likes to keep me as his 'secret weapon') - was named as one
"It is not enough to sit around and believe. Demonstrate trust by listening to your inner guidance and taking action on it." \ How's that for a spiritual butt kicking? Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer in their book, "Creating Mo.ney - Attracting Abundance" outline a crucial component of the manifestation process
"How long are you going to put with this?" \ I've asked this of clients who complained of cheating partners, of insubordinate staff, of poor health and body image, of cluttered homes. \ This is my favourite question to clients who finish a litany of woes. It's a great circuit breaker. \ It's also the c
Every single one of my coaching clients hires me because they want something to be different. Whether that's an improved relationship, a better way to handle stress, greater self-knowledge, enhanced well-being, a new job, a new mindset - it all comes down to making changes. Changes that last. \ Real, long-lasting,
This is what happened: When I was at Outward Bound, \"Jonas\" was an off-the-wall instructor who had a good heart, bad habits, and (in my opinion) a skewed view of the world. He was caught smoking (a big no-no on a non-smoking property), he enjoyed a bit of pot - ok, a lot of pot, and the unforgivable - was dominant an
My friend and colleague Sharon Tierman, aka Madame Marketing, has a favourite expression, "The higher you go on the ladder, the more your butt hangs out." \ Though it's not the best visual picture, it's a pretty apt way of looking at what happens when you put yourself out on the line - when you stand up for you
Whether it's spring in the Southern Hemisphere or Autumn up north, a change of seasons is the perfect time to generate new energy and reclaim your focus on your goals.
It took me awhile to figure this out. Abundance is a reflection of the love you flow in your life. The more love you feel, the more abundant riches of all kinds manifest. It's a beautiful relationship - you flow love, and abundance flows back to you. \ Before you think I'm going all hippie on you, let's get to the
Worried about your kids? Work? Health? Money? \ Worried about worrying? \ We all know that you get what you think and feel about the most, so if you're worrying, you're creating all sorts of havoc with your feel-good intentions. \ And if you're leading a team, a family, an organisation, or a committee,
So the poop has hit the twirly thing and you're feeling kind of narked about life and all. \ Who do you turn to for advice? Better question, who is worth turning to for advice?
Every time a client sits across from me I can see their Inner Rock Star. Clear as a bell. I see their passion, their vigour, their purpose, and the most awesome version of who they are. Present tense.
I am a huge fan of Tudor England. Who knew a bunch of stinky, violent, and paranoid 500 year old wanna-be royals could be so compelling? And yet they hold a secret for manifestation and leadership. \ It's in the rawness of the stories we find some fundamental truths. \ King Henry VIII divorced his first wife
Watching those awful stacks as riders come flying off their bikes sets my knees quivering. Ouch! Cycling up and down mountains is seriously risky stuff. Stuart O’Grady is in hospital with fractured limbs and a punctured lung; Robbie McEwen pulled out after he dislocated his collarbone on a ...
Life sometimes really, really sucks. These are the days when you think you might barely be able to make it through without floundering in tub of your own tears or strangling yourself with the force of angst. And yet by some miracle, you emerge through this chaos.This is what Martha Beck calls in her book, Steering by S
When we talk about 'making a difference', one of two things happens: \ 1. Pangs of guilt for not doing enough for charity or \ 2. Smug disdain for such a well-worn weasel word over-used by spin doctors. Personally, if I read one more job ad that encourages you to join the firm and 'make a diff
Ever got stuck mulling a problem over and over and over? And then tarted thinking about it again only to get stuck all over again? \ Yup - been there, done that! \ It's not that there is no solution, but you need to change the way you are thinking, how you are focusing.
Do you have a very strong locus of control? You know - you feel absolutely in control of your own destiny, know how to influence, make decisions, take risks, create results... \ I'm a bit like that. \ OK, a lot like that. \ I've been an independent little tot since I was able to walk. Mum had to keep me
Ever get close to your goal, and then find yourself four steps behind? Like you just about reach your financial target and then whammo! The car needs fixing. Or your training is finally on track and poof! You get an injury. Or you meet the nicest guy and kabam! Turns out he's got another girl somewhere. The pro
Many of my clients share their deepest dreams that they have shelved and buried deep. \ I always ask, "hmmm..why?" \ The answers is inevitably, "because..." \ Because the kids need new shoes and and braces. \ Because my mortgage is still over $200,000. \ Because I need to provide a home and
I couldn't believe my eyes - the email read - \"I'm feeling so disheartened lately. I have not hit any of my goals. I missed my personal best by 25 seconds. My list of contacts has not been growing at the same rate. I haven't reached my revenue targets.\" Can you relate? Have you got goals you are just missing?
Old personal development stalwart Tony Robbins is fond of saying, 'the quality of your outcomes is determined by the quality of your questions'. Absolutely! \ The brain works likes a computer - ask a question and it will spit out an answer - true/false, good/bad.
Do you follow your head or your heart? \ My friend Karim told me about his adventures in India where each day he'd wake up, pull out a rupee coin, and make a decision based on how the coin landed when he flipped it. Heads, he wore the blue shirt, tails he wore the green one. Heads - toast for brekkie, tails - dah
Leading can be difficult and painful – hence the notion of 'crucible' experiences: an event that was challenging or even harrowing acts as a transformational experience, much like a crucible provides a container for huge temperatures that initiate a re-structure of its contents. \ Leaders too can act as crucibl
I read in the Good Vibe University recently that when you pray for courage, what the Universe gives you is a situation where you get the opportunity to be courageous. Likewise if you pray for strength, you'll be thrust into situations that require strength. It's better to skip all that and go for the good stuff
My colleague Agi asked me recently, "so what have you learned from cancer?" \ I replied, "I always thought it was about stress - cancer was a lesson on how to avoid stress." But it's become more than that. Cancer has taught me many things. Some I always know and act on. Others I need a kick up the but
Do you want more from yourself? Do you want more from your life? And are you ready for it? Chances are you do want more. Chances are you know what that might look like too - more money, more freedom, more love, more goofing off at the beach, more canoodling on the couch, more romantic dinners, more business success...\
It hit me like a ton of bricks. \ I once got an email that accused me of undermining the professionalism of the team I was working with at the time... \ What the...? \ Moi? Unprofessional? A liability? How could this be? \ I cherish my professionalism and integrity! And this, out of the blue,
"It's what I am here to do!" she blurted and tears gushed forth. \ This was 'Sarah', a client sharing a moment of acknowledgment that she finally knew what she wanted to do with her life. In that instant she accepted she could speak her truth about her soul purpose - not her parents', not her siblings', not her
Are you a chronic personal development junky? Do you have a pile of self-help books on your shelves? Are you still looking for that elusive 'secret'? How much have you actually implemented? I confess, that has been me too. I'm addicted to the self-help section. I gobble up books, programs, CDs, as if it were c