We know getting back into the office after the shutdown is going to be challenging. But there are things we can do to ease this transition for ourselves and our coworkers or employees—and this is a prime opportunity to rethink what kind of work culture we are creating each day. We can let this time …
Transition
A little while ago, I blogged about Rick Hanson’s Red Brain, Green Brain model and how it can help us to understand mental wellbeing and regulation. I suggested that this model is particularly helpful in understanding why so many people’s mental health is suffering during the pandemic. Briefly, Hanson suggests that it is helpful to …
A couple of years ago, I blogged about American psychologist Rick Hanson’s Red Brain, Green Brain model and how it can help us to reflect on our mental wellbeing. I regularly use this model when coaching my institutional clients on how they can improve their workplace cultures and facilitate their employees’ mental wellbeing. But these …
All Systems Red: Mental Health Under COVID-19 (part 1) Read More »
What’s the rush? I’ve noticed the conversation online about the pandemic is shifting. After our weeks of shock and vulnerability and honesty, there’s a sheen returning to how people write. So many people have moved on from admitting their sadness and uncertainty and are becoming polished and positive again. Consulting firms are posting excitedly about …
This is the first in an ongoing series of Pandemic Predictions – posts exploring what might change over the course of this pandemic, not in terms of the virus, but in terms of our personal, professional, and cultural responses. I know many people are already talking about how long this sudden shift toward working from …
Have you noticed that time is completely different now? I normally have a very well-developed sense of time, as though I swallowed a watch at some point. Years of facilitating workshops and moderating conferences left me confident in my ability to know how much time has passed and to make the most of each minute. …
This is the Second Part in a Two-Part Series. If you missed it last week, here is Part One. After I finished my chat with the naturopath at the health food store, I went to the bigger grocery store. I was feeling trepidation about going, but I quickly found the store has made a lot …
For many of us, our business is intrinsically tied to a passion of ours; for example, animal lovers who open a rescue centre, or become veterinarians. But even if we’re lucky enough to have built a career in a field that we are truly passionate about, it never encompasses our complete story. Who we are …
Bringing it all Together: From Medusa to Business Read More »
Last month I had the chance to buy my dream house, and I didn’t take it. I’ve been working out why with my own coach (yes, coaches benefit from coaching!), and I’d like to share some of the insights arising from this work. The word that keeps coming to my mind is “scotoma.” It’s the …
It was a pleasure having Nathalie Martin on my podcast! Natalie is a world traveler, social entrepreneur and philanthropist. She joined us from her virtual office on the Florida coast to share her life’s journey, the obstacles she has overcome and her work with fellow social entrepreneurs who dare to dream big. What an inspiring …
Create, Inspire, Empower – Podcast Series Episode 4: Nathalie Martin Read More »