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You become what you can see

Whilst seeing the deterioration of a loved one or after a stint in hospital can scare people into taking action to improve their health. If you become too focused on avoiding the thing that scares you, for some reason, it’s the very place you actually end up. Because you there is not a positive thing…

Finding a theme for 2022

Last year my theme was “Connect & Create“. And I believe I achieved this in spades because I found the courage to create new relationships, beta tested a workshop, did speaking gigs, started a new job, quit the aforementioned new job and discovered networking for knowledge. Often when we think about networking it conjures images…

No good ever comes from should

Think about it. When was the last time you said, “I really should [insert activity]”, and it actually happened? Then, after spending waaaay too much time and brain energy “shoulding” on yourself, one day you say, “I want to… … eat nice food… … go for a walk… … send that email… … sign up…

FAQs

What am I hiding from? What do I fear saying? Who do I fear might hear it? Am I being truthful enough? What am I not saying? Do I really want this responsibility? Questions cast a dull shadow in life, and the light can feel very far away. Like a pinpoint in the distance. And…

The Key to Sales

The sale of a product, service or idea, is about change. From not having, to having. Moving from one emotional state to another. Elevating to the next status role. And the person selling, is there to help you change. If you don’t want to change, you don’t need them. And they can’t help you. Inspired…

Noticing your everyday leadership moments

I love this video from Drew Dudley And it resonates with me because I also thought that leadership needs to be this big culture-shifting and epically profound impact on a person or group. I would shy away from doing things and helping others because, well, who am I to do that? What difference can little…

Vulnerability

Vulnerability is… Not about weakness or frailty, and it means different things to different people.  A common thread of vulnerability is – transition.  Children are vulnerable because they are growing up and don’t know how the world works. Patients are vulnerable while they are convalescing and not at full strength in mind and body. Adults…

Radical Truth and Radical Transparency – Ray Dalio

Might have its pros and cons. It encourages speaking out and broad thinking – winner! But can be a bitter pill to swallow for some – at first. This sort of organisational culture takes a huge amount of psychological safety and won’t happen overnight. It takes guts to implement over time and you might lose…

Networking – It’s not all sharp suits and business cards

Veterans can be brilliant at networking because we’ve spent our careers moving around every couple of years and everyone around us is also moving around every couple of years.  We quickly build connections and get cracking.  Then on a leaving run after a few beers, it’s… “Dave. I love you mate. Really do. Let’s keep…