We often hear about the idea of “becoming the best version of ourselves”. The word “becoming” suggests that we need to change, to develop, or to grow ourselves into a person that is different from who we are right now. It suggests that who we are NOW isn’t our best, and we can be better. […]
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The kiwi-story my son tells himself is a reflection of the stories we tell ourselves. Often, these stories are fueled by self-limiting beliefs that hold us back and keep us stuck. They amplify our fears, steal our joy, rob us of our power, and prevent us from experiencing the full spectrum of life…
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Psychological safety — the belief that one is able to take interpersonal risks and speak up without risk of punishment or humiliation, for the betterment of the team – has been well established as an essential driver of employee engagement and organization performance. Leaders – across industries – are declaring their commitment to make psychological
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I wasn’t always sure if motherhood is for me. Yes, I love children and am known to be fabulous with them. Yes, I had spent 13 years in the Early Childhood Sector before getting pregnant. Yes, I have always wanted to be a mother. And yet, I wasn’t always sure if motherhood is for me.
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As a parent, I know that I cannot always be there to protect my 18-month-old child. Therefore, I will do all that I can to prepare him. Instead of preventing him from climbing, so that he will have no chance to fall, I’d much rather give him the opportunity to learn how to make his
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My 15 month old who had never been ill since birth was hospitalized last week. He was dehydrated at the point of admission and the nurses had to start him on IV hydration therapy. As soon as we stepped into the paediatric treatment room, the nurses asked me to lay my son on the bed,
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“Be careful. You need to watch out.” I get this a lot when I take my son out for walks. Usually from well-meaning Aunties in our neighborhood. I love these Aunties but these comments do intrigue me quite a fair bit for they seem to suggest that I am not watching out for danger, or
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Coaching is not about helping. Coaching is about enabling change and specifically, enabling every human being – regardless of where they are in life – to fulfil their greatest potential, and live the life they have come to this world to live…
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No two people in this world have the same brain anatomy, or fingerprints. We are absolutely unique, and the lives we have lived – and will go on to live – is an unfathomable mystery. We are each like a peculiar mystery ball filled with a unique galaxy of stars that is held together by the force of life. We are like a mind-boggling book of riddles…
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