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Owning Your Impact
“My boys have a better chance of being well-rounded, rational young men asa result of me committing myself to this journey of figuring out my thoughts.” This quote from a client this week is an example of a father – recognising that his best chance of being the kind of parent and husband that he wants to be, requires him looking in the mirror and grow his self-awareness and modes of operation.The world around us is not perfect, and neither are we, the best place to start is with ourselves.When people say, ‘mental health matters’, it is often in the context of avoiding a negative – the don’t let things get
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Stoic Weekends
I’m feeling a little brain dead after a big couple of weeks. I’m busy with my clients and having fun – just hectic. As a result, this week I’m keeping it simple and brining you a couple of my favourite
“Why Should I?” Part 2
The Biology of “Us vs. Them” or “How to become a lonely cynic.” This is part 2 of exploring the “Why should I?” mentality. [Read part 1 here.] What happens in your brain when someone frustrates you? More than you
“Why Should I?” Part 1
The Hidden Trap in “Why Should I?” This is part 1 of exploring the “Why should I?” mentality. [Read part 2 here.] “Why should I be the one to reach out? Why should I carry their workload? Why should I
Just Show Up FFS
Many leaders I work with share the same frustration: “Just show up and get on with it!” They’re working long hours under intense pressure, hitting difficult targets and solving complex problems. They simply cannot afford to have people not showing
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