Just as there are phases of grief there are phases to change. This is especially evident as we grapple with the global changes thrust on us through the Covid-19 pandemic. Handling our emotions effectively underpins all of our reactions, activities and decisions. PHASE 1 ROUTINE The first 3 weeks of lockdown, saw us sorting out the demands of our new routines and ensuring we could connect not only for work but for our mental health. (Emotionally, we were creating greater cert

Someone asked, 'What is "consciousness"?' The dictionary says quite simply 'awareness'. Plato says, 'Awareness of awareness.' When you are aware of being aware you are in touch with your pure authentic Self who is always the witness of your existence, physical and eternal. Practice being aware of when you are aware. What is your experience? How do you coach 'consciousness'? We want to live our best, using all the 'feminine' soft skills we have developed as expressions of ou

Recently I hosted a personal transformation program. Here 's the 3-step contemplation I led: 1. What one practice have you fully imbibed and implemented in your leadership? 2. How has it changed your life? 3. How has it changed others' lives for the better? One woman shared that she had been told how humble she was as a leader because she truly listened. She aimed to be fully present to others and not fear the problem presented at the time, her cohort also had the great gi

I heard a story recently about a consulting coach who sacked herself from a large client because they just weren't serious about making the change they espoused. She wanted the work but was violating her own values knowing the change she was engaged to create was not supported. It seems she was the conscious leader - the company leaders weren't ready to take the brave step forward. It's time to get serious at the top. What do those in charge truly fear? Do they trust thems

I have been asked this a few times recently so here are some ways to describe it, in relation to the three levels at which Conscious leadership operates - self, others, planet - as an integrated, wholistic view of self, others and the world. The triad is essential to have in place to form a solid foundation for world service, starting with Self-leadership as the base of all effective Conscious leadership. Level One Self: Practising self-awareness and self-leadership by se

'Here is John. See John run. Here is Betty. See Betty run. Here is Spot. See Spot run.' The John and Betty books I grew up with at school supposedly taught me to read and expand my language. But, given the topics, they didn't teach me much about life. Kids run, and so do dogs it seems. How life-expanding is the learning in your organisation? Or are you suffering from the effects of 'lazy-learning'? And is your L&D falling into lazy habits too? The Five Levels of Conscious L

The world of elite sport is traditionally one that pushes bodies and minds to the limit. Burnout is common. There is a view that it takes a psychopathic nature and a 'chimp brain' to win repeatedly. So it would be natural to conclude that it takes a similar approach to lead people into high-performance and sustained success. What if it were possible to succeed - without selling your soul? Two simple shifts in the way the relationship between the individual and the organisat

Which Power House do you frequent? And is it the best home for you? Are you a power house your self? You might have noticed that many people get awfully confused about their power. Questions they ask are: 1. Is it fair for me to be 'selfish' and look after my own interests? 2. Shouldn't I compete to make sure I stand out? Do I have to? 3. What should I share with a partner? 4. What about the rest of the world and those still suffering? Confusion is rooted in trying to bal

Presenting in Kuala Lumpur in December quickly showed me that conscious global leadership goes beyond differences and diversity. It links in to a common humanity that requires archetypal thinking. What does that mean? Here's what happened. I took things carefully, that is, aimed to assess where people were at and the energy in the room as it gradually filled for the conference. I was not used to the way of dress and I found body language was difficult to read under the shro