Appreciate the Fog

How do I deal with the chaos and confusion that arises from within as life unfolds in its surprising ways? How do I claim power when I feel vulnerable and afraid? What can I do to improve my sense of self? These and other such questions are addressed here, particularly how to embrace change with power and purpose.

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Partial eclipse (after full eclipse (11:40 p.m.) (at Camborne Walkway, Whitby) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPb5Ci3shs1/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Maximum eclipse (11:19 p.m.) (at Camborne Walkway, Whitby) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPb48s1s1Vk/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Full eclipse (11:11 p.m.) (at Camborne Walkway, Whitby) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPb42XdsH_M/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Partial eclipse (10:58 p.m.) (at Camborne Walkway, Whitby) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPb4wiLMQSx/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Partial eclipse (10:10 p.m.) (at Camborne Walkway, Whitby) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPb4pZcs0Ak/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Full moon prior to start of eclipse (8:15 p.m.) (at Camborne Walkway, Whitby) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPb4jYRMXRo/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Aggression versus Assertiveness

Aggression versus Assertiveness, an article by Stephen Harrison

I was standing in a room filled with people when Clifford (not his real name) came up to me. Clifford was a large set man, a little shorter than me. He stood very close, our noses only a few inches apart, and for five minutes he screamed at me, accused me, and was generally aggressive without physically touching me. For my part, I maintained my presence, spoke occasionally as his anger permitted,…

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Caring for Self

Caring for Self: With so much happening, how can I care for myself? An article by Stephen Harrison.

With so much happening, how can I care for myself?

I have often heard people say, “I put other people first”. Exploring what they mean invariably uncovers a belief that to be loving, caring and compassionate (a “good” person) being selfless and putting others first is important. With COVID-19 bashing the planet with anxiety, illness, death, we have a fantastic opportunity to re-examine how we…

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“Stay Home”

“Stay Home”, a response to COVID-19 and how we can maintain our personal power and make a positive difference. #emotionalintelligence #covid-19

Day one of at least four weeks of “at home”/self-isolation, and I am aware of a variety of feelings. I feel anxious for my loved ones who are, because of age and/or health vulnerability, facing high risk should they be exposed to the COVID-19 virus. My father, in England, has been diagnosed with terminal colon cancer, and my coping strategy is to pragmatically recognise he won’t be around much…

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Sunset over the Pinnacles, near Thames, New Zealand (at The Pinnacles - Kauaeranga Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt61KozBDv0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pesvi1721s5n

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Leading From Within

'Leading From Within' explores knowing self and conquering the inner demons to successful lead others.

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the statesman Many powerful people have discussed and described leadership. The hallmarks of leadership include creating a vision, establishing a direction, and demonstrating by example how to pursue the path. As I reflect on those I consider great leaders I think of people such as Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, and Mahatma Gandhi. Certainly they were vocal, strong…

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Make Goals Count

Explore the significance of goals, and the forces at play, especially those attempting to hold us back.

There is little as exquisite as achieving a stretch goal! Goals are important to planned success but are often half-heartedly approached or considered prepared when the end state is thought of an in the mind. Few individuals truly set goals in a manner that works. Even among the leadership of organisations and projects there is limited personal skill and success in goal setting. I assert that…

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Ouch! That Hurt!

'Ouch! That Hurt!': an article exploring the ease hurt can occur in our communications, and strategies for reducing the possibility. Enjoy!

Communication can be rife with misunderstanding and hurt feelings! It amazes me sometimes the things that are said and done by people, supposedly for the help and benefit of others, but which are frankly rude, hurtful and/or damaging. I have recently been a witness to a very unpleasant exchange that has arisen between two “friends” and it is a stark reminder that intentions, motivations, values…

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Do The Impossible

When is the impossible achievable? Here are some factors that enable the seemingly impossible to be achieved.

While sitting in a project kick-off meeting I listened to a senior manager introduce a new project. He set the scene by telling us that we had 10 weeks to accomplish the project, that he wanted a premium result, and that any deviation from the perfect solution must be detailed in papers that explained the reasons for failure to deliver the outstanding result. It was the integration of a…

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Organisational Consciousness

'Organisational Consciousness' is my latest article on achieving transformational organisational change.

Consciousness refers generally to the state of knowing or awareness an individual has of their external surroundings, their own inner processes, and how to behave in a normal manner. From birth we each pass through developmental stages which are linked to changes in our levels of consciousness. With each change in consciousness we learned that: Life is more complex than we had previously…

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Am I Ready for Coaching?

'Am I Ready for Coaching?', an article by Stephen Harrison

Am I ready for coaching? The greater your responsibility, the greater the pressure on you to focus on and address external matters. You focus on meeting work and family obligations and duties, attempt to satisfy and maintain the demands of many relationships, and then you address what matters to you with whatever time remains. Do you wish you had time and space to delve into what really matters…

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Wildlife in South Africa (at South Africa)