I don’t watch much TV these days but I decided to watch The Voice because it is based on talented singers performing for experienced coaches rather than judges, so there is none of the ritual humiliation of certain other series. I got the impression that the coaches - Will.i.am, Tom Jones, Jessie J and Danny O’Donoghue - were genuinely looking for and responding to authenticity. If … [Read more...] about A masterclass in trusting your gut feeling
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What story is Google telling about you?
Have you Googled yourself recently? If not I advise you to do so. Because whether you like it or not, the ubiquitous search engine is telling a story about you - and it might not be the one you want to tell about yourself. If you’ve got a common name you’ll be able to hide in plain sight but I don’t have that luxury. Not only do I have an unusual name (I’ve yet to find … [Read more...] about What story is Google telling about you?
Life is good. But I didn’t always tell that story
The sun is shining, I’ve been on a few errands, I’ve not been glued to Twitter/Facebook/a computer screen all morning and I’ve had a lovely lunch with my husband at our favourite local restaurant. And in an hour I’m going for a massage at my local spa. Life is good. That’s the story I’m telling myself today, and indeed the story I tell myself on most days. It … [Read more...] about Life is good. But I didn’t always tell that story
Who would you be without your story?
There’s an old Buddhist proverb that says when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. I have found this to be true so many times in my life, especially in those moments when serendipity intervenes and I seem to stumble upon just the right book, the perfect website or a new contact who points me in an inspiring direction. It’s appropriate that the proverb is a Buddhist one … [Read more...] about Who would you be without your story?
If women don’t want to be judged, they must stop judging
I’ve been reading a lot of stories about women in the past week. And I’m saddened that, even now, in the 21st century and after many years of feminism and equal rights, women are still judged on appearance. In an age of instant communication the rush to judgment has intensified. There are many “news” websites and magazines that specialise in celebrities’ perceived … [Read more...] about If women don’t want to be judged, they must stop judging
Who are you? The answer will shape your reality
Yesterday I was searching for inspiring quotes to put on my Pinterest board and found one that said: “I am. Two of the most powerful words. For what you put after them shapes your reality.” This reminded me of an exercise I did years ago while training to be an NLP practitioner. It was quite simple: you can try it at home with a friend. Sit next to each other, one close enough to be … [Read more...] about Who are you? The answer will shape your reality