Category Archives: Personal reflection

How to Get Motivated When You Feel Like Giving Up

You had this really great idea. You started on your project with great gusto but as time passes you start to feel deflated. You just are not getting the results you had been expecting. You are left feeling frustrated, disappointed … Continue reading

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How Being Plagued by ‘Not Doing Enough’ can be a Trap

I have a very healthy dose of self-loathing. But I think we all have a past of being whatever our story was, of feeling not good enough. It can propel you to work harder and do more, but it can … Continue reading

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Great Leaders “Mind the Gap”

So many of us are busy running around doing a gazillion ‘important’ things but failing to give ourselves the most precious gift of time and perspective. No one is arguing that the demands on us have increased hugely and that … Continue reading

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Compassion and Gratitude

One of the hardest things in life can be confronting our own self. This is the sense of existential angst – regardless of who you are and what you have in life. Coming face to face with oneself in the … Continue reading

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The Magic of Grand Canyon

Seeing the Grand Canyon last week was a truly overwhelming experience – no wonder it’s rated as one of the seven wonders of the world.  What an incredible vision! And to think that what we saw was a tiny fraction … Continue reading

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Leadership wins and bloopers

The holiday break naturally pre-disposes us to a more reflective mindset about the year that was whilst also looking ahead into the new year. Here’s my suggestion on a light-hearted yet meaningful exercise to engage in as part of your … Continue reading

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Leadership reflection: how it helps managers and leaders enhance their learning.

A common challenge that managers, leaders and business owners have is not having enough time to actively or proactively reflect.  Attending to the daily schedule of meetings and appointments,  managing the team, customers and board relationships along with unscheduled things … Continue reading

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Leadership Call: The time is Now

How many times have you really wanted to do something – take your leadership the next step up, follow your heart’s desire, committ to a new goal but have shied away?  Pulled back because you felt you weren’t ready, the time … Continue reading

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Leaders: Why gratitude matters

It was a birthday week last week.  And yes – I am happy to admit –despite the passing years; I stretch it out and lap it up like I was still in my teens!  A day is far too short … Continue reading

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Leadership proactivity in building resilience

Resilience is our capacity to face and bounce back from the many challenges life confronts us in unpredictable ways.  And thankfully, there are a number of proven strategies that work in dealing with our stressful and challenging situations including: having … Continue reading

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