Keystone Thoughts
Woo-Woo or Wisdom?
Let's start calling woo-woo, wisdom or internal knowing instead. On our recent group coaching call, someone said something about feeling into their body after a particular tough couple of weeks. They described themselves as feeling hollowed out by their current...
Path to Power
Opt in or out of the path to power? When it comes to power, most experts will agree there are clear and defined paths to power. There are strategic moves and games you need to play in order to gain and hold power. However, the playing field is not level. Different...
Letting Go When Running a Business
Why Letting Go is Good for Business Running a business of any capacity is no easy task. There are many moving parts and ultimately all responsibility lies on your shoulders. This balancing act often flies under the radar — which after a while, can get pretty taxing....
Taking the Long View
We prefer taking the long view of success When it comes to start ups, it is almost impossible to get drawn into 'overnight successes' portrayed on social media. We buy into the glamor and often can’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy when looking at companies that...
The Power of the Pause
Pause is the new hustle Burnout is real and it affects your creativity, motivation, and mindset. If you’re in hustle mode, you might be making things more stressful for yourself because your mind is constantly in a state of overwhelm. Hustle mode doesn’t give you...
Friend, Coach or Therapist
I should say friends, coach AND therapist. We need them all. I have had my share of therapists, a couple of business coaches and a bank of incredible friends to call on for support, advice and to listen. Throw in some healers and I am super fortunate to have help...
The Illusion of Time
Time We don't always perceive time as it flows. In other words, there can be a discrepancy between psychological time and actual time shown by a clock. Primarily, our mental states influence or distort our perception of time. For me, summer punctuates time in a...
Women Only
Women Only Spaces Being exclusive isn't the goal. I often think about expanding our programme to men, after all, I ultimately feel that everyone can benefit from a holistic approach to their working life. But we are not there yet. We are not able to have safe spaces...
The Monomyth
A Hero's Journey The monomyth, otherwise known as the hero's journey is unique to the hero but simultaneously the same for every hero. Same goes for our participants. Their working life journeys are all individual but often share similar challenges and paths. The call...