A cycling friend and quite a successful professional, is similar to me, recovering from a recent operation. In our discussions we realised that to be in pain and discomfort is one thing, but staying positive, getting perspective, and dealing with the situation mentally is something on a next level. It seems to me that every bit of human hardship and suffering has a strong emotional and deep spiritual component to it, whatever your religious beliefs are. (more…)

How is business?

Sitting at a coffee shop with a friend I was asked some business advice. He has recently left his previous company and considers “doing his own thing” in the people services sector. In my interpretation this means he would like to offer a service (value proposition) and get paid for it (profit). In the process he will need to identify and understand the needs “out there” in the target market, develop the service in order to address the need effectively, and put the processes in place to sell and deliver. (more…)

Have you ever noticed that some people, as their status and influence grew, they lost their ability to love and empathise? I recently did a session with a bunch of wonderful leaders about our ability to “CONNECT before we LEAD”. Our theme was: “Relationship precedes Results”. (more…)

I am a great believer in hope. It was Rick Warren who said in his book The Purpose driven life”: “You need hope to cope.” I have always believed that, and to a great extent still do.

However, I was mountainbiking with my son when he shared how Hope can be Toxic. In a sense it was quite a new thought to me, yet so true. (more…)