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Observations, questions and final chance for the retreat 🌳🌳🌳
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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 quite meeting the need. What people are asking for isn’t support with childhood trauma (though there’s a time for that, I still play with my shadows on Thursday mornings and it’s valuable). What the people I’m speaking to are craving is clarity, like I crave chocolate. And steady, grounded support. Something more like an amazing thinking partner or a wise virtual assistant. Oh, and one more thing: we (myself included) apologise too much. It’s a signal of self-doubt and insecurity, and it’s infectious. So here’s a hard truth: when you keep apologising unnecessarily, you’re being selfish. I want you (and me) to stand in our power and break that habit today. Questions to ponder at the end... Redmires One Day Leaders Retreat - one space left - is that you?3 May 10am - 2pm UK time.An in-person day of growth, learning, and pausing with leaders in social impact, at the Redmires Reservior Sheffield. The weather is perfect for Saturday. Here's what the location looks like What will you get from the day? Connection with other leaders and nature 🌳 A deeper connection to your purpose A clearer sense of direction Renewed energy for action More details on the link below of what the day holds 👇🏾 https://the-innovation.mn.co/landing/plans/1525824 Email me and we can talk about your needs and if you align with the group attending. Questions for everyone Most of you are in service of others and right now struggling with balancing service with looking out for SELF. - What thoughts are stopping your regulation? If you felt regulated, how does that feel? - And when you are regulated what do you worry about? (tip, hopefully very little) - What can you unapologetically commit to today, that you will be proud of saying 'I did that' in one years time? A song for today - because life is about play and fun too :) Off to wake up Eli to this song..
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Mohammed Ali (The Innovation)
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Dear community I feel there are many people going through some kind of relationship ending right now, whether that’s: Work and redundancies Marriage and partnerships Friendships Or even a former version of yourself. In the past year: I separated from my beautiful ex-wife, Mia. I ended contracts. I stepped away from friendships. I let go of parts of myself and who I thought I was. Sometimes these endings were quiet. Sometimes they were filled with anger. Sometimes I played the barrister....
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...
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...