I have been working with a trained counsellor recently, unpicking some entrenched behaviour I have going on.

One example is where I avoid tackling the tasks that help me get to where I say I want to go.

Another example of this is making my problem to be about what someone else is doing wrong.

This process of inquiry has been extremely painful at times, and required me to confront things on a multitude of levels. [click to continue…]

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The corporate world can be tough sometimes.

It can feel a bit like dog eat dog, where you hold your ideas close or take the credit for something that’s not all yours, thinking that you need to be recognized for your contribution.

I do agree that it’s important to own your achievements, and describe what you’ve done, as it’s a way of boosting your confidence.

But I’ve sometimes wondered whether that’s just a temporary fix for feeling less than inspired about what you do.

Having had a blog for the past 6 years, and experienced the power of being more open and sharing, I’ve seen the amazing benefits of generosity to my own optimism, confidence and success.

It’s a weird thing to say “benefits of generosity”, because if you’re sharing with an expectation of something in return, quite often you don’t get it – and end up resenting the whole sharing thing.

However I digress. Let’s move on. [click to continue…]

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I have been talking at length about change lately, and what it really takes to get the wheels in motion.

My good friend Daniel Solodky Founder of www.Buddhainasuitcase.com says that making change is 90% emotional and 10% logistical.

Having been a procrastinator when it comes to getting going, I was delighted to watch this video interview with Seth Godin.

It’s part of the 30 Days of Genius Series by Chase Jarvis. He’s developed this to inspire entrepreneurs and creatives.

In the interview Seth talks about the importance of just getting started, that we are in an era where there is unlimited opportunity to change people’s lives. We don’t need anyone’s permission to do anything amazing.

Seth suggests that a great way to get going is to blog on something useful every day, as blogging is a great technique to inspire creativity, as you are always on the lookout for nuggets to share.

Seth’s claim is that people will see a difference in their creativity within 14 days.

So here goes.

Me on my 30 day challenge.

Announcing this on the blog is one way to keep me accountable!

So I’ll post about what’s happening to my creativity levels as the challenge continues.

Wish me luck, and see you tomorrow.

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Many people talk to me when they’re feeling lost in life, and seeking more meaning and purpose with what they choose to do as a career.

If you’re like me the harder you try to force change, the harder it can be to make a move.

So I’m pleased to present a friend and professional colleague of mine, Daniel Solodky.

Daniel runs www.buddhainasuitcase.com.

He speaks from the insight of someone who’s gone through a transformation of his own.

He’s gone from working in HR to career counselling, and now going deeper into the change process with clients as a Transpersonal and Nondual Psychotherapist.

Change is really hard.

I’ve never been a subscriber to the belief that you can transform your life in seven simple steps. [click to continue…]

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