The art of generous listening is a vital yet underrated skill in today’s world where people frantically fight for ‘share of voice’. \’Share of Voice’ is a term commonly used in the marketing and advertising industries to describe the degree to which companies or products dominate media advertising in their […]
This week’s article draws inspiration from an issue that is regularly brought up by some of our trainee life coaches … clients who just don’t seem to know what it is they want from life. You see, life coaches are specially trained to help their clients crystallise and then realise
“I just don’t know!” Read More »
You\’ve probably heard it before but it\’s true. What you consistently focus on is, essentially, what you will get. So you\’re probably tempted to say: \”Then why aren\’t we all living lives characterized by never ending joy, abundance and prosperity?\” The answer is because most of us are, unwittingly, constantly
As a man I don\’t find it particularly natural to be writing about surrender. After all, what man likes to throw in the towel without something of a fight? But the form of surrender I want to talk about does not need to imply weakness. In fact, if anything, it
“You see things; and you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were; and I say, ‘Why not?’ – George Bernard Shaw Have you ever heard the saying: “There are people who make things happen, people who watch what happens and people who wonder what happened”? Your ability to
The Deliberate Creators Read More »
Are we, as humans genetically \’programmed\’ to compete and dominate – or is cooperation and democracy a more natural instinct? And what are the implications for society? You may find the answer inspiring. [box type=\”shadow\”]“Willingness to compromise with others ways of living and cooperation in common tasks, these make living
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“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” – Paula Coehlo. It may have escaped the notice of many people but South Africa recently played host to the global coaching convention that aimed to build the profession of coaching and the global community.
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