{source: link} Creation starts from the void. Or so the Holy Books tell us. I get my inspiration in the morning, driving to work, listening to music. Or sometimes, in an empty room, writing on my laptop. Or listening to a presentation and going through idle thoughts. Either way, creativity and results focus don't really go together. You have to give up ...
The multiple aspects of being
When I was little, I was fascinated by kaleidoscopes. I especially loved those with little pieces of coloured glass, which you would rotate and then you would see countless designs, shifting and changing as you tilted the angle. Perhaps we are the same as these little pieces of glass - they remain the same, but as ...
HR = Human Relationships
source: http://masteringlifeandhappiness.com/humanrelations.html Reading Carl Rogers recently again after a few months an interesting idea came to mind: HR is normally understood as the corporate acronym for Human Resources. In fact, perhaps we should think of HR more as Human Relationships. During my experience as an HR professional, I kept believing that my work will be complete when I will ...
How to leave work on time and enjoy life more
Usually when I talk to people about their workload, they say they just can't leave early, and find various excuses: - "my work is not done" - "I have too much on my plate and need to finish it today" - "there's an important deadline tomorrow" - "I was in meetings all day and now I have to catch ...
A different perspective on reality
I was doing a quick peer coaching (15 minutes "flash" coaching) yesterday evening, and something popped in my mind, so brilliant (excuse my modesty, it always gets in the way) that I thought I should share this with you. Jackie, the woman I was coaching, is returning to work next week, after 2 months of leave ...
The art of simple questions
I bought a "Simple Diary". I love to read and write, but to be honest, I don't get the time to do that much lately. And I'm telling to myself I need to be in a certain state to create (which of course is a lame excuse)... The "Simple Diary" is a perfect coach - in ...
How to switch from stress to enjoyment
One of the best advices I've been given throughout my life and career was "Stop taking yourself so seriously". As it might seem shocking to some, the man who gave me this advice was right. "Who, me? But - I have all reasons to be serious! This is ^%$*ing important!" - "See? My point exactly!" Taking myself too ...
The century of individualism
You know the world is full of infinite possibilities. Your parents told you "you can be anything you want". Or, if your parents did not tell us so, you quickly found that out from books, magazines or motivational movies. You quickly realized that in order to succeed you have to be unique. You explored how marketing comes up ...
Dialogue
My life has become hectic in the past weeks, which brings me to the point of almost zero personal time. So I was wondering, what could I write, that would add value to you? Who are YOU, dear reader? I know there's some of you who drop by daily to read this little blog, and I'm thinking... - ...
Shift a perspective, change a life
Coaching is a lot about shifting your perspective. As a matter of fact, the best added value, the best "a-ha" effects I've seen in my coaching relationships come from asking the right questions that make the client look at the problem from a different angle. Here are some of the most powerful perspective shifts I've experienced, or ...
Freedom is letting go
Two days ago I moved into a new apartment - and I wrote about the hassle it brings here. But there are also some benefits to moving. And I believe that's why I love travelling so much. And why other people roam the world with their whole lives packed in a caravan. Once you let ...
