Christmas can be such a fun and exciting time and a time to connect with others. However it can also be a time of being really aware of what we think we don’t have in our families and perhaps get
In a Rut?
As humans we are creatures of habit. Generally we like having routines and a sense of pattern to our life. However sometimes this can be too much of a good thing to the extent that we just get a bit
Are Schools Dream Makers?
I Have a Dream programme supports teenagers from low decile schools assisting them with extra tutoring and mentoring to enable them to be successful at school so that they can go on to higher education. This began in the US
A Teenager’s Truth to Happiness
A North shore teenager recently wrote this article in the Weekend Herald about parental guidance in career choices. www.allisonfisher.co.nz/articles.htm How refreshing to hear a teenagers perspective in print on finding their career path. It’s so tempting isn’t it for parents
What are you good at?
Sometimes we just need to focus on the simple things if we want to enjoy our work. Going back to basics and exploring what we are good at and what we enjoy, then next we can look at how to
Time to take a risk?
How often do we keep our most treasured ideas or desires a secret? Is there one thing you dream about that no one else knows. Is there something you long to do or be that keeps being put on the
What are you afraid of?
Quote – “I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing that I wanted to do“. Georgia O’Keefe I love the quote above. Many people are afraid a
Future Leadership
Leadership – this is an article on leadership and some views on what is needed for the 21st Century leader. I was pleased to see that many views expressed are around values and morals and not separating our personal lives
Distractions
We’ve just moved house and for nearly a week we didn’t have a TV and even now we only have 3 channels and no sky tv either. Wow it has been so interesting observing myself and realising the time
Missing Something?
This exercise is useful if you are well into your career and have a sense that something is missing. Drill down and reflect on your earliest images of work. Consider these questions: What were your early desires that drew you