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Lessons on a leash
Our puppy Karu continues giving me fabulous insights into life. Although, still very much a puppy, he is growing fast. A couple of weeks ago, he taught me something about visions, action plans, engagement, and perseverance. When we got Karu, back in October, I had...
A Coaching Success Story
Cathriona came to me through another client and friend for career coaching. We embarked on a fabulous journey together starting with a talent analysis and extending beyond the initially intended career coaching, to life coaching and crafting. Recently, we both felt a...
Set Your Compass for 2017
We're well into January, so there has been enough time for setting resolutions, or perhaps you are still wondering how to fit things in. Whatever the weight we give New Year's resolutions, a new year does invite reflection. Reflection on both the old and new year....
Lessons on Life from our Puppy
After two years of deliberation, a month ago, we finally decided to give in to our son’s wish for a dog. A puppy, actually. I admit to being more of a cat person. Also, to saying that I would never have a dog because I am frightened of them. I was bitten as a child...
The Secret of Failure
Sara Blakely, Founder and CEO of Spanx, learned the secret of failure at a young age. Her father used to ask her and her brother at dinner table what they had failed at. She would get a high five when she failed and he'd say 'Congratulations, way to go!'. It redefined...
Reset the button!
End of summer is special. Whether you travel or not during summer, this time of year has a different rhythm, light and activity, a different mood altogether. The end of this special time deserves attention. Living at an offbeat pace allows you to reconnect with others...
Getting Clarity and Stepping Up
A worldwide survey around the gender issue done by Mercer suggests that actions need to be taken at two levels to improve gender equality. At an organisational level, from hiring and promoting women to rethinking roles and definitions. And at the individual level,...
Top 5 Reasons Why You Need to Know Your Talents
There are many reasons why you need to know your talents but these are the main ones I would like to share with you. 1, Energy It's very simple. Your talents give you energy, mental energy. When you are doing something where you use your talents, you will feel...
Nine Questions for Crafting Your 2016
What would make 2016 your best year yet? If 2016 was a year you will look back on as a game changer, a year that changed everything, what would have taken place? What you would like to learn or develop this year? What would you like more of? What would you like less...