Why do people need a time out?
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a coach? Have a listen to this podcast interview where we discuss the challenges and joys of integrating different areas of practice,
Facing and dealing with anxiety
I’ve been asked my by colleague and friend Kenneth Clifford to contribute to his blog and the Portsmouth counselling practice with a series of blogs on either neuroscience or anxiety. You can see I chose something far more practical. 4-5 people in my annual leadership programme of 40 candidates faces and struggles with anxiety in…
Achieve personal success part 1
“Serendipity. Look for something, find something else, and realize that what you’ve found is more suited to your needs than what you thought you were looking for.” – Lawrence Block Needs are things that are either essential or very important for healthy life. For example as an organism, humans need oxygen to breathe, live and…
Let your heart drive and your brain lead the way: Magdalena Bak-Maier at TEDx 2013 London
This is the TEDx talk I gave in February 2013 for TedX organised by Lisa Jacob. First, a big thanks to all those helping her our on the day to make us feel so welcomed and to the technical specialists behind this video which looks fab. Thank you! If you like the talk please share…
Can a cheese plate really help us beat the blues? Surprising insights about the power of the present
We all have days when life seems blue. We get a piece of news that’s not great and then our mind recalls another related event or thought, and then it beautifully projects a fear into the future and before we know it, we’re feeling less than enthusiastic about the future. Well, that was how I…
How to enjoy healthy and meaningful relationships
Imagine your brain as a giant factory that’s largely automated to keep it going without your interference. You’re a factory owner. Normally, if you want something done – create a new product for example – you will need to go down on the shop floor and actually reset certain machines to run a new programme.…
Simple truths about life and tools for doing better
1. Life is actually pretty easy Yep. I know you may not agree. You may look around and think you’re struggling, working yourself out and hardly have any time left to enjoy this so called easy life. Maybe the person you love let you down and told you you’re not their number one priority and…
Cornish coast signs
For centries many cultures believed in signs. For example native American Indians viewed all things (living and dead) as having a spirit and a meaning. Listening to the signs was an integral part of Indian life. I have never tried this out for myself, though on many occasions I experienced a deep feeling, call it…
How to get things done and be happy
Making time count is about holistic productivity: the way I show up at work, with my colleagues, my friends and my loved ones. The way I show up in my community. And the way I show up with myself as is my book Get Productive! Many people I meet can be blinded by their goals…
How to take care of you: stay well, be happy and feel the life that’s in you and all around you
I’ve had a busy crunch period of work the last few months. It has been demanding mentally and physically to juggle a job, book, articles, appearances and dear ones not to mention carve out a bit of me time. My schedule literally did not allow for much flexibility. When your work is a product for…