Resources
I write regularly on topics and resources that inspire me, disturb me, invite me to see the world differently… I post them here to invite a conversation with others in my community – whether friends, colleagues, peers, clients… I believe that by entering into dialogue and sharing more of what matters with each other we will become more connected, more resilient and ultimately find better solutions to the world’s challenges. Please read and join me in conversation. I will respond to everyone who writes back.
Avoiding Rabbit Holes in Team Conversations
I almost subtitled this blog Notes from a Reluctant Energizer Bunny! I recently spent four days with a dynamic group of senior leaders, facilitating a series of strategic conversations. This was the first time that they had met in person for a while and there were a...
Five Ways to Channel Information Overload
Five simple strategies to help proactively surf the information deluge that many of us live in so that it serves us rather than drowning us. I’m old enough to remember a world before email and before phones that held access to much of the world’s information if I’m...
Giving it 100%
I’ve been thinking hard about this idea of when and whether we are operating at full thrust or not.. And whether we are awarding ourselves A for effort, or impact or both? I’m also teaching a class at the local university this semester with a friend and colleague...
When to Give Up
When is perseverance and ‘bloody-mindedness’ an asset and when would we be better to change course and come again at the goal from a different angle or, possibly drop it altogether?
Never-ending Possibilities
The power of a very simple tool to help us when we are feeling out of ideas and to create a sense of spaciousness.
Making Meetings Suck Less
This was the title I wanted to give a webinar I’m presenting in mid March (the official title has been reframed to Making Meetings Work which sounds more professional but personally I like my title more!). So often I hear colleagues telling me that they couldn’t get...
What Are We Editing Out of Our Lives?
How do we decide what to share about our lives – with others but also ourselves? How does that help or hurt us?
Pick a Word. Any Word!
I’m always looking for easy ways to get new insights into how I am seeing and showing up in the world. I found this five minute practice very powerful for creating a shift.
Why Do I Get Up in the Morning?
Sharing reflections on a short video that inspired me to get back in touch with my ‘why’ for anyone looking for a quick and easy reflection to round off January with!
The Power of “What If…?”
How and why can asking yourself a question beginning with “What if… ” lead you to a new solution?
