Personally, professionally and physically, it is incredibly easy to do something the same. The same as before. The same as someone right next to you. The same as you found on google somewhere. And while there may be “nothing new under the sun,” to bring in the emotional energy to risk change (what if it...

“You’ve Got a Chip on Your Shoulder.” This was one of the many odd, somewhat confusing-at-the time sayings my Dad used to have when we were little. I’d mutter under my breath: “Where?? I don’t see any chip. You’ve got a chip!” Or… “Lighten up.” “Knock it off.” A couple more. Emotions come and go....

Show me a runner who is smiling, relaxed and with good posture and I’ll show you a good athlete. When we take on a task, we bring in an energy. An intent. Running, like all exercise, is an easy one to spot – you can watch people doing all sorts of movements – climbing the...

We know that work doesn’t do itself, and talking about it isn’t helpful. This is clear. Yet the interesting thing is how many different forms “talk” can now take. Email checking, social media posting and grooming, planning, reflecting, polishing, organising, meeting… These are all important at times for sure. But just like the time spent...

We all had a time in school where we were picked last. Maybe it was in a game of softball or “bull-rush,” Or maybe it was more subtle – like a late invite to a party, or a teacher not acknowledging our work. We waited until we were picked, and our subconscious was assessing how...

A stock photo is that: stock. Standard. Sure, sometimes they “look” polished. The lighting is always just right. And it can seem convenient when you need an image. But we are no longer just after polished, and we don’t tend to be drawn into shortcuts. The alternative is images that show us who you are,...

Often I fly in a little single engined Cessna Grand Caravan from Great Barrier Island to Auckland. Fairly frequently, there can be turbulence – especially in the middle of the flight over Channel Island. When the turbulence hits, we literally have no power. The change in relative air velocity over the wings can cause sudden...

Most people who do an Ironman triathlon do a “half” Ironman triathlon first. For many in this group, the half Ironman is the original and only goal. They simple want to finish this remarkable challenge. Once they cross the finish line though, there is of course a surge of self-belief, or personal power. There is...