What are you committing to?

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What is often in the way of people creating the life they are dreaming about, is the lack of an inner personal #commitment. I notice it sometimes with myself and with some of my clients. If I say I am committed to writing a book, but my actions speak otherwise, there are legitimate distractions that come […]

Less is More

Less is more

Less is More February is the shortest month of the year.  And so, I am committing to Less is More and giving more Nos this year!   For anyone who knows me, this is an almost impossible task. As an eternal optimist, I see everything as an opportunity. And following Richard Branson’s advice, I say Yes […]

Work hard, play hard, and be kind

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I looked up the definition of workaholic today. It’s very simple. A workaholic is a person who works compulsively at the expense of other pursuits.  Those other pursuits are often: health, family, relationships, love and of course… the pursuit of happiness itself. In my work as a coach to corporate high achievers I’ve helped many […]

Slowing down to speed up

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When was the last time you had nothing on your mind?  I never used to. I always had something on my mind. Until recently, on a coaching retreat, when I intentionally created space both physically and mentally. I totally emptied my cup.  When you are a high performer, it can feel uncomfortable to have nothing on your […]

The Eagle Spirit – fearlessly choosing Love

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Today is my daughter’s 14th birthday. A time of celebration, pride, gratitude, and love. And exactly 4 years since I wrote my first ever blog on Trust and Love. Still remember how terrified I was… I rarely mention my daughter. My son is usually the main character in my stories. And my first blog was […]

10 Insights in 9 Days – 10/9

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This is my last article in the series, reflecting on my biggest insights from what I rate as a 10/9 experience with my own mentor and his extraordinary community of leaders.  The 3 insights of the first 3 days were: Acceleration, Audacity and Advocacy. The following 3 days insights were: 3 x Authenticity.  And as […]