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We made it to the end of the year

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 ~ Mike ~ Leave a comment

So we made it... somehow through the odds and the weirdest year in a while we got to the end. It's the end of the year!! What can we say? - but well done. We've survived. We can only hope for better next year.  Time for a few reflections? I think we've all felt the … Continue reading We made it to the end of the year

Injury and lessons in resilience

January 12, 2020February 22, 2020 ~ Mike ~ Leave a comment

I recently twisted my ankle badly. Well - I actually did it very well, not badly - it's been sprained (technical term) for about eight weeks. I've not had many serious physical injuries, so it's made me think about what I've learned during my recovery so far. Here are some thoughts and reflections. Rest As … Continue reading Injury and lessons in resilience

What can we learn about learning?

July 10, 2019July 11, 2019 ~ Mike ~ Leave a comment

I really like learning. If I won the lottery I would blow it all on amazing courses and die very happy. Ha! 😊 OK - I'm sure I wouldn't spend all of my winnings on courses. but, wouldn't it be great to have more time to read, listen and learn more great things about the … Continue reading What can we learn about learning?

Beating the stress of Brexit

April 13, 2019April 16, 2019 ~ Mike ~ Leave a comment

Brexit - what effect is it having on you? As an observer of human beings, have you noticed the stress and division caused by Brexit?. (I sound like an Alien. I am starting to wonder if i am one, stranded on a mad planet, ravaged by a new disease.) Anyway, I have recently witnessed a … Continue reading Beating the stress of Brexit

Sadness and managing your meerkat

February 16, 2019February 17, 2019 ~ Mike ~ Leave a comment

Sadness comes to us all. Learn how to manage your recovery from sad events and to look after your mental Meerkat.

Festive fun and a brain break

December 26, 2018December 28, 2018 ~ Mike ~ Leave a comment

It's the season to be merry, but there are other things to consider at this time of year. Like rest. Holidays are a time for family, but don't forget they are also valuable downtime in the darkest time of the year. (At least - that's true in the Northern hemisphere.) It's been cold, damp and … Continue reading Festive fun and a brain break

Give it up! make a healthy swap

November 6, 2018November 7, 2018 ~ Mike ~ Leave a comment

Giving up is often a really hard thing to do. It's hard to admit defeat and give up on a task or project that you've been working on for a while and heavily invested in it. But, is it still right for you to keep on? Or is it time to stop and move on? … Continue reading Give it up! make a healthy swap

What’s in your yoga locker?

July 25, 2018October 20, 2018 ~ Mike ~ Leave a comment

When I practice yoga it's interesting what I leave in my locker: My watch My phone My house keys My shoes My wedding ring All of these things are signficant in different ways. While they are all important, having an hour with no time, no digital communications, no financial stress of property ownership, no pressure … Continue reading What’s in your yoga locker?

Job change and certainty

April 24, 2018October 20, 2018 ~ Mike ~ Leave a comment

Well today we're writing about certainty (and uncertainty...its less popular cousin) Sometimes at work there's a black cloud over you when you job changes and it's not clear what's going to happen. How you deal with a job change is as important as the eventual outcome. Uncertainty at work can be very unsettling and will … Continue reading Job change and certainty

Coaching innovation teams 

November 11, 2017October 20, 2018 ~ Mike ~ Leave a comment

How can coaching help innovation and design-thinking orientated teams?

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