February 2015

150226 Shenzhen sign postJust read a blog post from an artist on 'how to show up and sell your art'. Which is mainly about how to connect with other people - and while there is a longing for it, there is also a fear. This is not just a question for artists - it's for anybody who wants to sell products and services. For a start I think art is so much more than painting, sculpting or writing poems. Everything we do from the heart that contributes to the beauty and wellbeing of the planet and its inhabitants is, in my eyes, art. But I digress. The longing for connection - and at the same time being afraid of it - is valid for all participating in the 'art' of living. So, how do we connect and communicate with other people when there is this fear stopping us?

150223 Oma 1950A strange thing happened to me the other day. I got a call from a health practitioner. She was closing her practice - as of now. This news was a bit of a shock to the system. Had weekly bookings with her for the next 6 weeks, to help heal an injured shoulder. The practitioner had been sick for over a week - and, when recovered took time to reassess her situation. She concluded that some of her family members needed her help, even more than her clients did.

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how unconscious (and limiting) loyalty in a team can hinder results. This concept can be expanded - from unconscious to conscious loyalties - from teams to an entire organisation. In addition to the official org chart, there are several other orders in play, both...

I'm back! I did not send my last scheduled email There are various ways to deal with such a situation - Here's one you might not have heard of before: A dear mentor of mine once said that saying sorry doesn't make things better - unless you're committed to...