Who loves ya?
Marcella and a cask of Lagavulin whisky. It’s OK, she didn’t drink it all ????) What’s on your A list? My ridiculously fun travel in 2024 continues, and now, instead...
Who are your people in 2026?
Waiting for friends to arrive for dinner in Sydney. I think the thing that might make you happiest this year is more of the right...
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My rhythm method (and where I stole it from) ????
Ebbing and/or flowing, I’m not quite sure which, with my friend Neil Pasricha (I just love the ‘vibe’ of this photo ????) My rhythm method As a young consultant, I...
Why you should play your aces
The Lonely Mountain and Smaug, drawn by J. R. R Tolkein Use the best of what you’ve got & who you are I’m sure we’re shaped by the books we...
Five fatal hesitations
Don’t worry about the poisonous gasses. You’ll be fine. ???? Five fatal hesitations There’s always a good reason not to begin. Target anxiety hesitation. I want to do something that...
Self-talk & summits
Ron and Michael climb a mountain Self-talk The other week, when I was climbing up a live volcano … (“Name dropping” is one thing. “Geological feature dropping” is a whole...
How to get bent out of shape (and other lessons from the trail)
My walking companions, heading off after a lunch break at a public hut Three More Unexpected Life Lessons from my Tasmanian Hike A couple of newsletters ago, I shared three...
What it means to be a guru (he says, modestly) (plus two resources)
You probably notice the serene wisdom I now emanate. You’re welcome. Three non-BS ways to embody guru-ness Global Gurus named me the #4 Coaching Guru this month. Woo hoo! I’ve...
Self-Coaching: The Art and Science of Coaching Yourself
Here are two questions to ask yourself – what do you want? And what do you want for the world? These questions are big, challenging, and potentially overwhelming. They’re the...
Leech lessons (and more) from the trail
End of the Overland Trail, with my friends Gabs and Batch Three Unexpected Life Lessons from my Tasmanian Hike The Overland Trail in Tasmania is one of the great walks...
What Type of Coaching Can Skyrocket Team Performance?
So, you’ve heard that this coaching malarkey can really improve your team’s performance, but you’re a little skeptical (to say the least). Perhaps you’ve dismissed coaching, thinking, “That’s more for...
Coaching vs Training: What’s the Difference and When to Use Them
As a leader, you no doubt want the best for your team. You want them to develop, think bigger, thrive, and grow. You want them to be the highest versions...
9 Reasons to Embrace the Leader as Coach Mindset
At this stage of the game, we’ve all heard of the supposed benefits of coaching in the workplace. It’s a game changer for leaders looking to unlock the best of...