25 March 2021
We are amazing creatures simple and complex at the same time, it’s hard to describe how the human pattern works in a sentence or even an article. We are […]
11 March 2021
A few weeks ago, Priti Patel, Home Secretary for UK and a woman of colour, made a statement that was shocking in its disassociation from simple human empathy. She […]
10 March 2019
“You give a poor man a fish and you feed him for a day. You teach him to fish and you give him an occupation that will feed him for a lifetime” Chinese proverb This is a statement which has resonated with […]
20 February 2019
What is the best way to acknowledge those in our world who have “questionable” behaviour? Surprisingly – through reward. By seeing, hearing and accepting them for where they are any given moment. While training at NLPU at the Trainer and […]
2 January 2019
We never know what’s going to happen until it’s come to pass. 2018 has been a year of incredible insights and unexpected progress. With lots of letting go, new adventures, connections and taking a path less travelled. A year which […]
18 June 2018
While on a sunny school run my daughter felt compelled to stamp on my shadow. I instantly moved away and a little game began. We started to step on each other’s shadows and the game suddenly became intense and very […]
16 May 2018
The cloud had a name, they called her Nuna, and she was generous with the village by giving plenty of water, despite many other areas being drought ridden. However one day, without any reason, the cloud slowly disappeared. As it fell […]
2 January 2018
*Life Can Be Humbling If You Let It* On the journey of life, the lessons never stop. I’ve found myself reflecting on the beauty of the human experience. From children, we grow and fall in love with happiness. We have […]
4 December 2017
And the answer for me, is NO. It feels like a radical move, becoming more vulnerable in the world and at the same time, it’s liberating. I have recently made a decision (or may have already made a decision […]
10 October 2017
While training an NLP module in Lasi, Romania in May 2018 I was asked if I would be interested in speaking at the NLP congress in Bucharest in October about something which I had only really understood in March this […]
7 July 2017
It’s illogical. Being STILL has made so much happen. Effortlessly. And it has been amazing and productive. Partly this has been forced due to my leg injury. And partly because I have become more aware of my own personal thinking. And as […]
17 March 2017
I’ve recently immersed myself into another way of being. Well, it’s not new, it’s something I know I slip in and out of. It’s what I would describe as a place of […]
13 October 2015
“Collective intelligence Is not just a gathering. It is a meeting of the souls, Of the hearts and of the minds. It takes a village to raise a child. It takes water, sun, wind, stillness and a fertile soil […]
16 January 2015
On our Health Space in Cyprus last week, one of our guests created this beautiful piece. It’s the first time she’s shared her writing in public with group, and I know there will be more to come. Thank you Saema. […]
2 December 2014
In out-of-the-way places of the heart, Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge. For a long time it has watched your desire, Feeling the emptiness growing inside […]
9 November 2014
20 October 2014
Following a drumming session and body workshop, I was reminded. Reminded about my connection with our earth, with my soul, with the divine. “I’m here to prepare the planet for our future generations. Despite what society or friends and family […]
10 May 2014
I feel compelled to write this blog after attending an excellent workshop this week entitled ‘The He’Art of thriving’. It was delivered by Kimberly Hare of Kaizen Training and was based on the 3 principles: Mind Consciousness Thought Living from […]
22 April 2014
I recently read this article in Forbes magazine, which highlights the skills gap when investing in an MBA. Enjoy the article! http://www.forbes.com/sites/groupthink/2014/04/09/seven-things-they-dont-teach-you-in-business-school/
15 December 2010
When someone experiences failure, no matter how big or small, that individual has a higher degree of significant experience than most of their counterparts. It implies risk taking, lessons learnt, facing challenges and a high probability of taking responsibility which […]
10 November 2010
I’m becoming increasingly more aware that there are a number of differing schools of thought with regards to coaching and mentoring. Well, here’s my take, which has been shaped very much through personal experience at work and through trainings. Mentoring […]
29 October 2010
While doing some research it dawned on me that my work is not about going to coach or train in an organisation. My work is about transforming a persons working life to one which is meaningful, focused & open, which […]
27 August 2010
I had a conversation with an old friend recently who asked if I went around fixing people in my profession and if I fixed every Tom, Dick and Harry I met. Well the answer is No. I accept people at […]
15 July 2010
I met an ex-colleague a few weeks ago who was a huge asset to my team. A good team player and productive employee, someone i would not hesitate to hire if i was back in a management role. While working […]
9 June 2010
I was invited along to hear a panel discussion where the topic was on the economic climate in the UK, with a particular reference to the technology sector. It was an interesting conversation and heated debate with experts from the […]
29 March 2010
Keep your employees and colleagues informed. Lack of regular communication means distance and inevitably they will feel cut off. Keep them updated and they will feel like part of the team and valued. Its just so simple isn’t it?
28 March 2010
Project plans, Milestones, Deadlines, Give the client a solution which exceeds their expectations within budget and on time… Does it all have to be so serious? Not at all. In fact, in an environment where there is banter or an […]
28 March 2010
All values which can form the foundation of any relationship. For example, if you’re passionate about living on a healthy planet you will inevitably go for eco friendly and green solutions in the office and at home. If you’re interesting […]
28 March 2010
So when you’re looking at value you’re getting from the employees, are you judging this by the quality or the quantity of work they do? Which one is right and which one do you acknowledge in appraisals or indirectly consider […]
28 March 2010
I’ve just challenged a colleague about where she should position herself in the Market. “The market is not in a position to use our services” she said “they have cut budgets on training and development, these are the first things […]
27 March 2010
In the current market downturn, things may well be difficult but there is also a real opportunity for change and growth. A stagnant market generally means slow progress and a low morale as we wait for the market to change. […]