Power of the opposite perspective!

A few days ago, I was standing on a mountain (volcano actually) looking at another 150km away. I remembered I did the exact opposite a few years ago. 

Have you ever looked at something from the opposite perspective intentionally? Sometimes I do that – in a discussion I take a different view from others (not necessarily my personal view) just to see what happens. Taking different perspectives (in a non- confrontational way) is powerful. It creates new ideas, generates options and highlight risks. Try it! Again, emphasis on the non-confrontational approach.

If you or your team would like to give it a try, please get in touch. I’d got several tools in my toolbox we could try out.

Coaches are human too!

I’ve had a great summer break over the last few weeks – lots of fun exploring NZ and good quality time with friends and family. My favourite picture below taken on the Coastal Walkway, New Plymouth. Can you guess which of these contemplating ladies is me?

Just as plumbers taps leak sometimes, and doctors get sick, I’m back at my desk this week - struggling  with motivation, despite deadlines looming. Afterall I am human!

Hope we all find the motivation we need to fix our leaking pipes, take our vitamins and focus on what we need to in 2025.

Please get in touch if you’d like to talk about your and your team’s motivation for 2025. I’d love to have a chat 😊.

In German “Frohe Weihnachten und einen guten rutsch ins neue jahr” …

… is said this time of the year.  Translation = “Merry Christmas and a good slide into the new year”.  It’s a shame we don’t use the phrase “good slide” in English.

Like many of you, each January I spend some time thinking about the year ahead from both a business and personal perspective. For me it’s not so much about setting specific goals; its more about things to dial up and dial down.  Like collaborating more or pausing before committing to things that sound exciting. 

This January I’m adding a step - reflecting on 2024 before moving on to 2025. What went well, what I achieved, what was challenging, what I learnt, and how I felt. I think it will help with the “slide”. 

Give it a try!!! Wishing you all "Frohe Weihnachten und einen guten rutsch ins neue jahr."