


If we want to be great at something, we learn to do it, right? As the nation’s favourite Meerkat, Aleksandr would say – ‘simples’. Or is it really that straight forward? What if our brain tells us otherwise and the all-consuming doubt starts to creep in? ‘I’m not sure I can do it’. ‘That’s not me’. ‘It’s too difficult’.
Posted on Thu, February 05, 2015 in Coaching Personal Development
In a previous blog, we talked about self reflection – the importance of being self aware, knowing your strengths and understanding how (and why) you react to things. One of the reasons great leaders are highly self aware is because they ask for feedback. However, feedback (not praise) is one of the most difficult things for humans to hear.
Posted on Thu, January 22, 2015 in Leadership Personal Development
“If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got."
It’s one of those quotes you may have heard at some time or another, perhaps as a piece of advice when you’ve been stuck in a quandary. Attributed to Albert Einstein, it does make sense and pretty much states the obvious. Or does it?
Posted on Thu, January 15, 2015 in Coaching Personal Development
Any sports fans out there? If so, and especially if you followed the 2012 Olympics, you’ll remember the great success of our cycling team under the expert visionary coaching of Dave Brailsford.
Posted on Thu, January 08, 2015 in Leadership Personal Development
At a time when we’re particularly attuned to thinking of others – choosing gifts, reaching out to loved ones, connecting with family and friends – we are also drawing closer to the end of another year. So how about setting aside some time to take a step back and look at yourself?
Posted on Thu, December 18, 2014 in Personal Development
Last week our cousins across the pond were celebrating Thanksgiving Day and for many, this celebration is a gentle prod to remind us to acknowledge what we feel thankful for in our lives.
Posted on Thu, December 04, 2014 in Leadership Personal Development
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