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The Deception of Work

In my opinion one of the biggest cons I have ever witnessed is the commonly accepted concept of work. I’m not against people working or having careers, in fact I think it’s a very important part of being a human being to work. Its how work is seen by a  majority of people that needs… Continue Reading

Inner Peace Tip: Reconnect with Your Inner Child

I’m all about wholeness and of the school of thought that in life you’re supposed to use all of you, the good, bad and the ugly. After all, what you’re judging as good, bad and ugly are just your judgements! Just as in nature where nothing is wasted, when it comes to harnessing your full… Continue Reading

Living a Lie

“Figure out who you are and live a life that honours that. All else is a lie.” Oprah An important value of mine is honesty. By honesty, I don’t just mean telling the truth, I mean living a life based on being true to who you really are. Of course you have to figure out… Continue Reading

The Cost of Impatience

I’ll often ask myself when faced with a challenge “what quality could I cultivate to help me face this challenge?” and 9 times out of 10, it’s patience. It’s not just me, I hear and see it time and time again. Patience is a quality it seems most people could do with cultivating to help… Continue Reading

Breakdowns and blessings

“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer” ~ Albert Camus I recently had the pleasure of going to a cancer hospital with my Dad. I know pleasure is a bit of a strange word to use but it truly was a pleasurable, eye-opening trip. You see… Continue Reading

The Secret to Stepping Up Powerfully

As a typical Capricorn, I’ve always been ambitious but over the years my ambition style has changed greatly. I’ve moved from a pushy, controlling, make-it-happen-now style to a version which is more detached, allowing and free flowing. My pushy style is still around, and to some degree is my default setting, the setting that kicks… Continue Reading

Fill Yourself Up

At least a couple times a year, it’s a good idea to take a step back from your work to nourish your soul. Now if you’re thinking “that’s a luxury I can’t afford”, you probably need it the most! Earlier this year I had the absolute pleasure of hearing Dave Ellis speak at a coaching… Continue Reading