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Conflict’s Gift

When my first husband and I ran into trouble in our marriage we sought out a counselor. He told us the hardest people he ever worked with were the ones who said: ‘my parents never fought.’ Um, well, that would be me. My parents never fought … at least ‘not in front of the kids’.… Read More Conflict’s Gift

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What is a Catalytic Conversation?

A catalytic conversation is one that initiates change in one person without draining, or taking away from, the other. They are characterized by great listening and genuine curiosity. They make the speakers feel seen and heard, understood and appreciated. They lead to transformative moments of authentic connection. They change people…..emotionally and neurologically. They bring out… Read More What is a Catalytic Conversation?

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The lost art of Conversation and school shootings ….a connection?

Yet another high school shooting….and again the question: ‘what is wrong with those kids!?’ I think the answer is complex and multi-factored. From nutritional deficiencies, surging hormones, lack of exercise, the influence of social media and our personality driven society in which self-esteem is linked to fame …or notoriety… these are just some of the… Read More The lost art of Conversation and school shootings ….a connection?

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Amazing Grace

“Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come Tis grace that brought me safe thus far And Grace will lead me home” – Amazing Grace Growing up in Africa, where conflict and strife between people were impossible to avoid, I wondered: what will it take for us to see our shared humanity, break… Read More Amazing Grace

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From stressed to blessed

A conversation with Wendy Yates, founder of Well, Fit Human, on adaptability and resilience in times of challenge. In addition to talking about my sailing to the Caribbean to swim with dolphins 🐬, I shared some ideas on adaptability, how to know what you authentically want, the relationship between fear of the future and unresolved… Read More From stressed to blessed

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Freedom

My wish for you……. how would it feel to be completely authentic to be true to yourself to be a force for change to say no when you mean no to feel your feelings and not shut them down to relax in your own skin to breathe to buy what you’d love to buy for… Read More Freedom

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Why conflict is scary

What makes conflict scary is the mistaken belief that the other person – that thing out there – is the source of your anger. Have you ever been blamed for making someone angry? Have you been attacked, criticized, tongue-lashed or dumped …for ‘making’ someone feel something they didn’t like? Were you really responsible for their… Read More Why conflict is scary

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Reflective anger?

In the end, all anger at others is anger at ourselves. The person we blame for our pain is never the cause of it. It’s our own unresolved anger at ourselves that makes us uncomfortable in the presence of the person we’re blaming. Anger is the indicator of our own deep, inner pain that arises… Read More Reflective anger?

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Richard Branson’s #1 Tip for Success: Be great with people!

One of the most successful entrepreneurs and iconic philanthropists, Sir Richard Branson, attributes his personal and business success to 4 key things: Staying healthy; being good with people; being certain that his businesses and humanitarian efforts add real value to people’s lives; and having fun! Of these 4 things he says his # 1 lesson… Read More Richard Branson’s #1 Tip for Success: Be great with people!

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Divorce’s gift

I have just been listening to a marketing webinar in which the audience was instructed to do 3 things: 1-    think of the most difficult challenges they’ve gone through, 2-    describe the greatest lessons learned through those struggles, 3-    and identify who would most love to hear what you know These immediately popped into my… Read More Divorce’s gift

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The Greatest Pains

The greatest pains we ever feel never have anything to do with anyone other than ourselves. The greatest pains you ever feel are never caused by anyone other than yourself. You are the cause and effect of every one of your experiences. (I’m now taking a deep breath and waiting for your discomfort to surface… Read More The Greatest Pains

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Inauthentic authenticity

Authenticity: it’s the new buzz word: authentic marketing, authentic selling, authentic relationships, authentic living etc etc What does it really mean to be authentic? Popular belief: being authentic means expressing your real feelings, being up front about what you’re doing and what you want, and going for the things that feel important to you. Feeling… Read More Inauthentic authenticity

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Freedom, entrepreneurialism and barely dressed models…

What do freedom, entrepreneurialism and barely dressed models have in common?They’ve all been on my mind a lot lately. You? Here’s my reason: I’m currently producing a kick-ass, mind-stretching, money magnetizing event for sassy  women who want to make a difference in the world. The see-saw of excitement and anxiety that I’m experiencing is taking… Read More Freedom, entrepreneurialism and barely dressed models…