April is the first month of the new financial year for many of us, so it feels like a time for reflection on the previous year and some forward thinking to the year ahead. My focus has been around Leadership, this month, with some great articles to inspire a focus forward. Leadership isn’t rocket science By Kate Mercer on Leadership … [Read more...]
Top work design posts for March
March 22, 2012 by
Changing careers, deciding to become self-employed or taking a more philanthropic route at any age can be a daunting prospect, let alone after you’ve been in the workforce doing the same thing for the past 30-odd years. But finding a new career path is often more about soul searching and finding balance in life, rather than the hard facts of … [Read more...]
Happy Valentines! – The 4 Agreements with Yourself?
February 14, 2012 by
Its Valentines day! I love any special celebration and although many would say it’s just commercial hype, I like to think that if it creates an environment where we think about, talk about and express LOVE, then it cant be all bad. Over the last few weeks, I have noticed that much of what my clients bring to the coaching conversation is about … [Read more...]
Life and Work Design – HAPPINESS – what is it for you?
February 1, 2012 by
Happy 2012! I hope the year ahead brings enlightenment, inspiration and motivation to create your perfect Life and Work Design! I have never been a great fan of New Year resolutions or goals but would rather set intentions for the year ahead. To this end, I was reading a summary article in VIVA on Gretchen Rubin’s ‘Happiness Project’ this … [Read more...]
Work Design for Baby Boomers – Change or Transition?
December 6, 2011 by
I have recently had a birthday! The age I have turned is not open for discussion… but like many of my friends and clients it certainly is a reminder that I am now definitely my parents age! I find this quite curious as like most baby boomers I still feel so much younger than my age describes! However, the conversation I have with other baby … [Read more...]
Editor’s top three work design posts for December
December 1, 2011 by
Here are three blog posts on work design I’ve enjoyed recently: What do you want to do with your life? By Scott H Young In this blog post Scott shares a seven part process on how to figure out your passion is and then how to make it work. Is Work-Life Balance for a Working Parent a Myth? By Sandra Madeira Sandra says … [Read more...]
Life Design – 7 Tips to Strengthen Family and Community
October 17, 2011 by
Family I am extremely fortunate and proud to come from a family of seven children and although we have faced our share of tragedy and individual challenges over the years, we remain solid in our connections with each other. Our mother, particularly, accepted us all as individuals and encouraged and supported us to accept each other, warts and … [Read more...]
Life Design – Why Are BOUNDARIES important?
October 4, 2011 by
Why does it feel like everyone is getting at me? One of the most common issues we have to deal with as human beings living in communities is "How to respect our own and others boundaries!" It seems so simple and logical that we would just know how to be respectful of boundaries. However, it is one of the most common recurring themes for many of … [Read more...]
We’re not that old, seniors tell survey
October 4, 2011 by
Senior New Zealanders feel nearly 20 years younger than their age and most believe others see them as younger than they are, a survey has found. The study, by senior housing charity Abbeyfield and AUT University, marks the United Nations' International Day of Older Persons today. It surveyed 611 people aged over 50 and found they felt, on … [Read more...]
Life Design – Are you getting your NEEDs met?
September 15, 2011 by
This BLOG is the second is a series to share some tools to get you started on creating your Life Design. The processes and tools that I have learnt and used over the last ten years, not only for myself but also with my clients will enable you to discover the crucial parts of you that are vital to incorporate into YOUR Life Design. Join me as I … [Read more...]
