How to shift from constriction to expansion
Whenever I've felt a desire to say something but have held back, I've noticed it's been accompanied by a physical sensation of constriction in my body.
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You can't change what you can't see
I was speaking with a client recently who was sharing feelings of frustration connected to her personal journey of change.
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The pathway to authenticity
I recently saw the movie Finding the Voice, a documentary about legendary Australian singer John Farnham.
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Liberate yourself from old beliefs
One of the most embarrassing moments I remember as a teenager was walking up the street with my mother and her noticing a young couple kissing on the other side of the road.
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Holding space and staying in your power
I recently joined a new yoga studio. It's a beautiful space with high ceilings, majestic wooden doors and graceful teachers who are all well versed in the philosophy of yoga.
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How external trade-offs create internal conflicts
One of the habits that blocks authentic self expression is not speaking up for yourself for the sake of keeping the peace.
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How to express your true essence
This week I'm driving down the NSW coast. I have a direction and a destination, but no real deadline. I get to stay where I want, drive as far as I want, eat where I want and do what I want!
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Set yourself free
Next week I will be moving house.
It's a big move as I will be shifting out of the area I've been living in for the past 15 years. I'm not moving into a specific place but rather, allowing myself time to float, explore and find out where I want to settle next.
Speak without waiting
Earlier this week I was running a training session on speaking with confidence and growing your influence and as a group, we were brainstorming the barriers that get in the way of speaking up. One of the participants shared a key challenge she faces is waiting for someone to give her permission.
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Instantly Access Calmness & Connection
One of the things that gets in the way of self-confidence and social connection is the inner voice of doubt and disconnection.
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The Magic Combination of Intention and Action
February is here, the kids are back to school, Summer holidays are over for most of us in the southern hemisphere and workplaces have picked up pace.
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Mindful intentions for 2023
Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the festive celebrations and 2023 has kicked off well for you.
My year has started off a little differently - in fact quite a contrast from the usual Sydney fireworks!
How to make your presence felt
Feeling uncomfortable taking up space gets in the way of communicating confidently and having your voice heard.
I was reminded of this recently while running a training programme for a group of female executives.
How to Handle Interruptions
In the lead up to the last US election, a vice-presidential debate was held between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence.
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How to Stop the Flow
Over the weekend, the tap in our bath started leaking.
I could hear the drip, drip, drip from the room next door as overtime, more and more water disappeared down the drain.
Minimising turbulent babbling
One of the habits that gets in the way of clear communication is over-explaining – using too many words or including too much detail before making your point.
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Becoming "unblurred"
A few years ago, I received a complimentary gift pack with a skincare purchase that contained a product called "Magic Blur".
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Stop Pleasing, Start Leading
A well dressed friend of mine inspired me to book in for a styling session at a major department store last year suggesting it as a useful way to update my wardrobe.
Why We Don't Know and Don't Ask
A few years ago I was lucky to be gifted a signed copy of Everything You Want, a practical and inspiring book written by motivatonal speaker and leadership expert Lisa O'Neill.
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Small Steps Build the Path to Change
In his best-selling book Atomic Habits, author James Clear outlines the value of making small improvements daily as an effective strategy to change your habits. He says small actions accumulate to create remarkable results.
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