by K B , updated on May 17, 2016
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.
by K B , updated on October 26, 2020
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…]
by K B , updated on October 26, 2020
I’ve been thinking about this idea a lot lately.
I guess it’s because I have seen success sabotaging behaviour in myself as a pattern that’s repeated throughout my career.
I also see a repeating pattern in the way many of my clients behave when it comes to making a change they know will be good for them.
When I know I have to make change, and that this change will potentially be great for me, here’s what I do.
I complain about the status quo and how unfair and unsatisfying that is to numerous (extraordinarily patient) friends.
Then I do a whole bunch of other things that are seemingly urgent, but not actually productive and going to help me in my plans.
When I have the air space to implement my idea, I find myself procrastinating and calling friends just for a chat, rather than sitting on my seat and getting on with what I need to do.
I talk about my new idea a lot to people, and I mean a lot.
And then after exhausting myself, I revert back to doing what I know I do well, until I have the next bright idea about changing something. [click to continue…]
by K B , updated on October 26, 2020
One of the challenges I’ve experienced in running my business is keeping healthy boundaries in my life.
There’s always something for me to do, and no matter how much great help, support and advice I’ve received, generally nobody cares about the business quite as much as I do. So I always find myself putting in long hours.
I’m not complaining here, mind you.
I love being completely accountable for something. But for me, 3 years ago, that intensity manifested in a couple of really frightening panic attacks.
This is not an experience I’m keen to repeat. My heart started to race out of control and I truly believed I was not going to be able to take another breath.
That time has passed – thank heaven.
However the experience led me down a path of making some big personal changes in my life and to make a dedicated effort to look after my physical and mental health more.
I see many stress symptoms in my clients as well.
That can be anything from focusing only on the negative when talking about their jobs, thinking that they’re locked into one career because it seems to hard to make a shift, or finding the thought of having to sell themselves in interview too overwhelming.
Stress is proven to stifle innovation.
So, if what I’ve said strikes a chord with you, or if you’re worried about how stress is impacting your work and life, click here to listen to my latest podcast with Career and Leadership Coach, Michael Norton. [click to continue…]
by K B , updated on October 26, 2020
If you have a medical specialty interview coming up and you need to train to get into the best possible shape, then read on.
InterviewIQ’s preferred interview trainer, Deborah Barit, is running face to face interview training master classes in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
In my mind Deborah is one of Australia’s best interview trainers. I have no hesitation about referring people to her, particularly people who struggle to sell themselves in interview.
She’s had over 10 years’ experience training a range of specialists and has helped some of Sydney’s top medical professionals.
Some of her interview trainees have topped the state in results.
People specifically fly in to see her. [click to continue…]
by K B , updated on October 26, 2020
Last week I had the delightful experience of being interviewed by the engaging and entertaining Tracey Henderson.
Tracey runs Curious Interested, which is a coaching service for both individuals and organisations, helping them get unstuck.
I was honoured to be featured on her blog as someone who loves their work.
If you’re curious in any way about the origins of InterviewIQ and where we are headed for the future check the post out here.
And as for the picture on the right here?
I’m a big believer that flexibility inspires creativity, so sometimes you’ll find me in a cafe like this in Melbourne plotting world domination 🙂 [click to continue…]
