Archive for Nature inspired
11 Leadership lessons from an unusual mentor
Posted by: | CommentsInspiration and mentors come in many different forms. Throughout my working life I’ve had a variety of mentors and coaches, all of whom have helped me shape my career and my life. I’ve recently been exploring animals as mentors and I see there is so much to be learned from them that we can apply [...]
Finding your natural rhythm of life
Posted by: | CommentsI sometimes feel as though the developed world is running at an alarming rate that is not sustainable. Life has got faster and faster. We do more and more – both at work and for leisure – and there almost seems to be a competitiveness around who is the busiest person. I know firsthand that [...]
A lesson in detachment
Posted by: | CommentsMy cat Dennis went missing for 9 days last week and I had no idea where he was. I was powerless to do anything. I lacked control of the situation. I realised that Dennis is living the life he wants to live and that might be different from what I want for him. He was [...]
Do you need to reset your expectations?
Posted by: | CommentsWe have a new addition to the Jennison household. Pepsi, a brood bitch for Guide Dogs joined us 2 weeks ago. She’s 14 months old and she’s been puppywalked for a year so she’s pretty well-behaved. That said, she also has a strong will and can be really stubborn. This surprised me at first. I’d [...]
Noticing my true nature
Posted by: | CommentsEvery morning I sit in the garden for 5 minutes and just breathe. I switch off all thought and I allow myself to experience being at one with nature. I notice the sounds of the birds, the trees and bushes rustling in the wind, water trickling. I feel the morning sun and the cool breeze [...]