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Glimmers and Getting Unstuck
A short list of insights and learnings about people and business, gathered from over 800 hours of coaching sessions.
Bending time for greater productivity
I’m back on Saskia’s podcast — now called Pattern Shift — to talk about bending time. We cover what that means and how to do it, so that you can have more productive days.
The sweet spot between support and challenge
Meaningful change happens when you feel both supported and challenged.
Criticism is a Wish in Defenses
Our judgemental thoughts weigh us down like heavy armor. Here’s a simple way to let the defensiveness go.
10,000 hours is not enough
The prevailing wisdom was wrong. It’s not about the hours, but how you make them count. Follow the White Rabbit for a different view on how we master our craft.
Yarn over thinking: Create success with coaching, mentoring and craft
Listen to business coach and mentor Saskia de Feijter and I spend 50 minutes on yarn over thinking — it will change your perspective on your craft, whatever that may be
What is revenge bedtime procrastination?
Stealing from your sleep to mindlessly relax is a warning sign that something needs to change about your schedule or the way you're showing up to it. Find out more inside.
The Art of Reframing
Through a simple reframe of an unhelpful thought, you can reduce dread, increase motivation, and feel clear about the work ahead. All it takes is a moment and a little creative thinking.
Am I still a Creative if I’m not actively creating stuff?
When we confuse who we are (the noun) with what we do (the verb), and vice versa, we make work harder for ourselves. Get out of your own way by putting your time and ego in the right place.
Letting old habits go and making new ones stick
If you want to stop doing something, you’re probably missing half the change equation. (But you’re also halfway there.)