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A tail of three craftsman
This is a story about two stones and a deer antler. There is some meaning that I have attached to the story, to do with...

Self praise is no praise?
Appreciation is something that the majority of us ……. appreciate! Professionally and personally we are warmed by that moment when...


The Beholder's Share
Here is a story of how the phrase ‘the beholder’s share’ connects across three apparently different subjects of creativity, neuroscience,...


Transition State
If I said that as a coach ‘I am a catalyst to your thinking’ you’re hardly likely to have that ‘hold the front page’ moment as you stare...


Alpamayo - the evolution of my brand of coaching
It was a good few years ago now that I decided to set up my own leadership and development coaching company. I remember the moment I...


Coincidence. Creativity. Coaching.
I have been leadership and development coach for a long time now and enjoy how curiosity through conversation can be so helpful in...


Self Awareness Part 1: Reflection, asking and telling
There is an awful lot written about self-awareness and I was loath to add more content onto prospective readers when there is so much of...


Microaggressions
Part of my own coaching journey over many years has been a growing appreciation of how, in every coaching partnership, I benefit by...


Difference, a clay based story – missing the brief
I did a bit of telly catch up last night. It was an episode of The Great Pottery Throwdown, the quarter finals in fact. The show has been...


Great Expectations
It has been a year for inspirational quotes! Social media quotes to boost morale, provide encouragement, and support wellbeing have been...
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