Archive for Making a difference
The importance of resilience and failure
Posted by: | CommentsHave you ever set out to do something with good intentions, only to be derailed along the way? Sometimes, we have to dig deep to find the inner reserves that keep us going when the going gets tough. One of the most inspiring books I have ever read is a book called Three Cups of [...]
Launching the Earth Dragon Leadership Festival and website
Posted by: | CommentsThis week saw the launch of the Earth Dragon Leaders website! We are a tribe of leaders who met on a year long leadership programme run by the Coaches Training Institute. Many of the blog posts I’ve written in the last year have tracked my learning from that programme… a truly inspirational journey. The Earth [...]
How minor things can make a big difference
Posted by: | CommentsI sometimes think that if I want to make a difference in the world, it needs to be a big thing. I can sometimes get stuck because my ideas are either too big and scary or seem too trivial. In reality, the small things we do actually are the big things… in terms of having [...]
Living according to my life’s purpose
Posted by: | CommentsWhen I trained as a coach 3 years ago, I developed a life purpose statement. It has helped me navigate important decisions and know whether I am really living the life I want to live or the one that I think I should be living because everyone else thinks it’s right. Which life are you [...]
Vulnerable leaders and a major milestone
Posted by: | CommentsI launched my Coaching Cafe last week. It was a joy. It was a major milestone in my life. It felt big. The coaching training I have had and the leadership development that I continue to engage in is important. It provides a new way of being in the world. A new way that is [...]