As a young Nigerian student who had travelled to the US to study, Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Adichie came face to face with something we all encounter many times throughout our lives – a single story. Let me explain. Chimamanda arrived to the US and met her new roommate, a … [Read more...] about The danger of a single story
Pssst – what’s your secret password? I will tell.
May 4th is world password day (#WorldPasswordDay), which got me thinking - there are passwords to your computer files of course, but what about the passwords to your heart? To a life full of meaning? To success on your terms? Some of my passwords are ‘spacious possibilities’ which … [Read more...] about Pssst – what’s your secret password? I will tell.
Embracing the moments that matter (or what an Irish Ball & imposter syndrome have in common)
There are so many moments in life that can seem small but upon some quiet reflection you realize they have so much in common. Here are 7 of those moments & experiences that I was able to come up with in a very short period of reflection that all have something very special in common. … [Read more...] about Embracing the moments that matter (or what an Irish Ball & imposter syndrome have in common)
Does a fish see the water it swims in? Identifying the assumptions you're swimming in
We’ve all done it – unwittingly made a big, fat assumption that we only realize much later clouds our thinking & our way forward. See if you can determine what assumptions these parents are making as they try to free their kid, who’s managed to get his head stuck in their fence. … [Read more...] about Does a fish see the water it swims in? Identifying the assumptions you're swimming in
Amp up your creativity through these thought provoking questions
Spoiler alert: two weeks ago I wrote ‘How many sides does a circle have & other creativity provoking statements.’ I’ll answer the creativity questions in this post. Didn’t get a chance to see the first post? Check it out here first. Doing more, doing better Most of my clients … [Read more...] about Amp up your creativity through these thought provoking questions
The C word
The C word. Have it & you’ve got a protective buffer against life’s many challenges. Lack it & every challenge, like a colleague’s careless cutting remarks, stings more than a scraped knee. Some people look like they’re oozing it, but often they’re only faking – like a … [Read more...] about The C word
How many sides does a circle have & other creativity provoking statements inspired by the Maasai Mara
Zebra, wildebeests & elands (the largest of the antelopes) scatter as our tiny plane lands on the dirt runway. The air is heavy & loamy after the recent rains. The sky is a whorl of mauves & grays, which will soon darken to slate as the rain starts again. The safari vehicle that takes us … [Read more...] about How many sides does a circle have & other creativity provoking statements inspired by the Maasai Mara
What do you do when you realize your kid’s spring break starts today & not in a week as you’ve planned?
Flashback to last week. After a who’s on first type of conversation with a teacher, the air was sucked out of my gut faster than a cheetah chasing it’s prey & all the hairs on my arm stood at attention while I had a slight taste of bile in my mouth. I had just realized I booked several … [Read more...] about What do you do when you realize your kid’s spring break starts today & not in a week as you’ve planned?
How can a tape measure inspire insight & a fresh perspective?
It smelled like a pungent, loamy forest encased in a single, mysterious room. To this day I remember the smell of sawdust in that forbidden room of my childhood memories. My dad was a master hobby woodworker - he had a magical room chock a block full of electric saws, nails & screws in … [Read more...] about How can a tape measure inspire insight & a fresh perspective?
Conflict resolution scripts designed to reduce overwhelm & amp up your ease
To throw, catch & keep in the air, several things simultaneously. Recognize what word that's a definition for? Do you recognize yourself in it? I hope so because you're probably a master at doing it. That's the definition of juggling.Overwhelm with a capital O Juggling all you need to do … [Read more...] about Conflict resolution scripts designed to reduce overwhelm & amp up your ease
Understanding differences – 5 simple words that can lead to conflict resolution
I leap out of my seat involuntarily while clamping my teeth together only slightly less hard than I'm pressing my lips together because I'm afraid what I'll say if I open my mouth. My throat feels like it's narrower than a pin though, so I'm not sure I could speak. My breathing is shallow & … [Read more...] about Understanding differences – 5 simple words that can lead to conflict resolution
What needs birthing by you? What needs midwifing?
'There are some types of victories that need to be midwifed, good things come from very far' says Peninah, in response to a recent post of mine. Another reader Vera, recently wrote me about being intrigued with the magic & miracle of birth.Voila a theme plus an idea for a blog … [Read more...] about What needs birthing by you? What needs midwifing?
