Composure is not about getting rid of the nerves. Nice as that may sound, sometimes it’s not possible. Rather, like courage, composure is about being able to tolerate all the strong sensations that go along with making a big, important move.
Read More“Frankly, she’s out of her depth.”
“The project was a disaster.”
“I’m not very confident.”
“We’ll know you’re ready for promotion if you can get this deal over the line.”
“He’s always so demanding.”
“She’s very aggressive.”
Are these facts? Or are they opinions? And if they’re opinions, whose opinions are they? Do they say more about who or what they’re describing or the person who holds them? Are they grounded in truth, or are they coloured by the speaker’s own experience and perception?
Read MoreLiving in such uncertain times, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by unhelpful narratives and difficult emotions like anxiety, anger or hopelessness. Whatever you’re wrestling with, the ideas and practices offered in this article can help you gain new perspectives and become more resourceful during any time of crisis.
Read MoreWhen we feel triggered or threatened, we tend to react by defaulting to old habits instead of behaving more resourcefully - unless we’re practiced. The following steps can help us become more practiced at navigating complexity in the most effective way possible.
Read MoreI help people become objective about themselves. I help them to see what they were previously unaware of or subject to. There’s another tool I use to help people see their context objectively, and that’s the Cynefin framework.
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