Dear community Saturday was epic. Six hours in nature with social impact leaders and directors. We created space. Reoriented the compass. Cultivated energy for life and impact. Energy. Clarity. Space. Those were the goals. Interestingly, all men. A small intimate group of director-level men. That felt powerful. Men in social impact, taking time to reflect, be still, go deep emotionally, AND be playful! It doesn’t happen enough. I know many of you can't make it to the retreat space, so I...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Dear community I’ve spoken to so many amazing people over the last two weeks, and here are some threads I’m noticing… There’s a lack of driven purpose, a sense of taking things day-by-day (survival mode), and a lot of energy spent just trying to stay regulated. Do you see how the lack of purpose and being in survival mode are linked? Money is a big worry for many right now, especially with the risk of job loss looming. Some organisations are offering counselling services, but they’re not...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Dear community I'm fortunate to work with such a wide range of clients. I notice that... The for-profit world is exploring creativity, new ways of being, new partnerships, and new services and products: an opportunity-based approach. Fostering connection and trust is a priority, emotional regulation seems to be high. The not-for-profit world is focusing on reducing risk and protecting what already exists: a risk-based approach. Preservation seems to be the priority. Dis-regulation of...
16 days ago • 2 min read
Dear community Send me an emoji if these Sunday updates support your week ahead. The energy of anger and frustration can be re-assigned and reframed to create and change - this might be our superpower in 2025. There are sooo many of us carrying guilt and shame about either: wanting to change career and do something for ourselves or realising that we have been part of the problem more than previously realised. This guilt and shame is isolating us and diminishing community. I currently coach 6...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Dear amazing community Thank you for the number of emails this week about the Sunday and Tuesday's articles. More than I've ever received and I'm slowly getting back to you. Two questions that came up lately.. -What's your single biggest fear? Right now that is clouding both your personal and professional life - guaranteed. -Instead of your inner critic, what's your inner cheerleader saying? Let me hold space for you or your team on the above, and honestly EVERYTHING will change for you in an...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Dear community I don't have my bearings completely right now. But I do know. I want to be of service and I want to show my son L.O.V.E. What I also realised is that I spent too much time in the last 12 months DOING things for me, instead of BEING me. That doing energy came from ego. The being comes from a deeper place. And is what is magical in times of uncertainty - knowing yourself. So here's this week's prompt is to explore that. Part 1... How do you want to show up every day? Write down...
25 days ago • 2 min read
Dear community I spend usually an hour getting my thoughts together and often have a 30 minute chat with my own coach, to help me balance my energy for the week ahead. Here's 3 things I talked to Shermain about What I notice with the leaders I am serving... Situation A: Senior leaders have bandwidth taken by redundancy processes, cashflow and trying to find jobs for their staff going to be made redundant. Their focus on care and support for others, while often neglecting their own wellness....
27 days ago • 1 min read
Dear amazing community Two questions that came up lately were: When you make a decision from a point of scarcity, how does it turn out? What is one thing that you want clarity over? Events coming up - email me for more info. One event later today! Email me for the invite. ⭐⭐⭐ Today!! Change: Talking purpose, career shifts & entrepreneurship (1 hour session) 📅 11 April | 9am New York | 2pm Sheffield | 4pm Nairobi | 11:30pm Adelaide I'll share my journey, and draw out your purpose and support...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Dear community Last week I read a poem about holding your own at the final session of 90 days of 'Holding Space' for a rebel movement Pledge for Change - I was reminded that I hold more than just me. - What's an old pattern that keeps returning? - What magic do you want to hold this week (linked to your ancestry and descendants)? - What's the second step that commits you to that magic? (The first step is the start, the second step means commitment).. I noticed my old patterns coming back in....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
