"How do I get out of a corner when I'm backed into it by a supplier or stakeholder?" was a question during a recent lunch & learn on the topic of the missing link in negotiations (the recording will be available on Wednesday 4th August). As I share in my poem 'from not knowing to […]
In much of my training I encourage delegates to adapt their style to that of their stakeholders. A common response to this is to say "but why do I have to change - why can't the other person adapt their style to mine." My response is that you don't have to change anything if what you're doing […]
Perfection is such a hard task master. One that drains energy, laughter, inspiration and life out of any situation. Of course it would - it's an impossible target constantly whispering "more, more". With pareto being a great guide - where you'll get 80% of the outcome with 20% of the effort and the remaining 20% […]
As I shared in my poem 'from not knowing to knowing what to do': "It is our conventional eyes that are seeing the lack of optionsUnconventional looking gives permission to act ‘as if’ there’s other ways to view the situationTo believe there’s a solution, or even multiple solutions, out there" In this respect when you're […]
That's the Landscaping Your Life Podcast now live every Monday sharing tools and insight on how to see situations you're grappling with from a different perspective. Each episode has: A quick tip if you've only got 5 minutes to listen, A metaphorical exploration to find solutions you'd not thought of when you're stuck - using […]
How do you experience your life? An up hill battle Plain sailing A fight for life or death Like a rose A battle to be won at all costs An open road Being captain of the star ship Enterprise A war - with constant battles A race - and if so is it the 100m […]
Caroline Myss, one of my favourite authors, tells us “each word is a universe”, or perhaps easier to get our head around “words have power”. That is, every word we use has power to help us find a solution, or to keep us firmly stuck in a ground hog day-esque “not this again” cycle. Every […]
If you're in need of a life reboot or refresh why not attend my first Paths & Destinations virtual retreat for women on 28/29th July. There will be a men only retreat in August or later in the year so do get in touch if you'd like me to send you details when it's all […]
You may be one answer away from engaging me as your coach, and yet asking the question to get that answer is easier said than done. Instead you're stuck in a holding pattern of knowing coaching will help get you back on track, and still wondering if I'm the one for you. Here's some answers […]
I'd like to share an insight I had when I stopped looking for my 'niche' and started to look for what I was an 'expert' in. Because as I say often in my posts, words have power, and for me 'expertise' was the key to the door that 'niching' had failed to open. What is […]
