How conscious wandering helps you bridge the divide between mindfulness and creativity
Last night, my husband confessed. He told me about a game he plays when we’re on a long drive in the car. The types of drives where you chat, stop…
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Creativity is not artistry and why you should be tapping into it more often
Everyone in my immediate family can at least draw an elephant’s backside – but not me. Some of them can do far more than that, including my daughter studying design. …
How presencing is like collective mindfulness that increases clarity and impact
Have you ever led a project or program where you knew it was no longer sustainable, but despite multiple conversations with the rest of the leadership team, there was no…
Call yourself out with kindness and escape the stories in your head
Stories have power, and the stories we tell ourselves often have hidden power when we fail to recognise that’s what they are – stories. Let me share with you some…
How to get the balance right so you can stop pushing so hard
Last week, we explored why you can still get hooked when you avoid emotions at work. When you keep a smile plastered on your face no matter what gets thrown…
How you can still end up hooked when you avoid emotions at work
Are you one of those leaders who, when things get tough, you put a smile on your face and keep it plastered there no matter what gets thrown at you? …
How self-confidence helps you avoid analysis paralysis and embrace the unknown
The room was packed full of women either committed to helping other women succeed or trying to succeed themselves when Dame Quentin Bryce took to the stage for her first…
Why feeding your intuitive gut means you can trust it more
Let me tell you a story about Clarivale, a metaphorical village encircled by tall mountains with a secluded pool known as Gwyneth’s Gut. For generations, the villagers drank from the…
How ignoring frustrations can lead to harmful leadership behaviours
Have you ever been so frustrated that you encourage the people around you to share in expressing your frustration? Here’s one from my shame file. You know that file where…
How developing your desire for risk allows you to thrive in the unknown
Today Apple’s iOS is one of the most dominant mobile operating systems. However, Apple’s decision to develop and launch the iPhone was a significant risk. At the time, the market…