Audacity – Dare to care and not care
During July 2020, here at Adaptaa, we have been exploring what it means to feel Confident. And what it means to feel Audacious, which is one step beyond confidence. It means taking risks, it means Dare TO Care, and knowing when to Dare AND Care and when to Dare and NOT care. Caring is a […]
A-list Community Audacity
During our last A-mazing leaders’ session, we talked about Audacity. The willingness to take risks to fulfil your dreams and your potential. And I did an audacious thing and leaned into my edge by showing up “unprepared” and not using my usual perfect slides. Ready to listen and follow the energy in the room. For […]
A-LIST Community Manifesto
On Saturday 20 June 2020, our ADAPTAA team embarked on a journey of co-creating a community of A-mazing leaders. A-mazing human beings with open minds, big hearts, and an infinite mindset. A mindset of learning and sharing. A mindset of curiosity, commitment, and courage. Meet our A-list team who will be taking the A-list community […]
Loss, Love and Rollercoasters
All in one week! Deep loss I have just lost a dear friend, Aveen, to cancer. She was 57, beautiful inside and outside. She left behind a “feisty” 16 year old daughter, a “hero” husband (in her own words) and many heartbroken friends. She left in style, planning her departure to the last detail. Bamboo […]
Be Bold, Authentic and Kind
cialis When I started my blog 2 years ago on the theme of “What have I Learnt today”, I underestimated the commitment needed to make it a consistent and regular practice. Putting myself on the line was a bold statement at the time and the beginning of an extraordinary journey of learning and discovery. […]
A random act of kindness
What drives someone to perform a random act of kindness beyond “normal boundaries”? Here is a recent true story that blew my mind off. My dear friend Bob has just returned to Edinburgh, when he discovered he forgot his car keys, in a hotel in Dublin. As he got on the airport bus, he called […]