Equipping Ourselves For Adversity
By Mark Hodgson on 16 May 2017
In our crazy world, it’s easy to become over-stretched. The gravity of ‘busy’ drags us away from nurturing vital parts of our lives. We need to regain balance. It’s about building strengths in five areas – Physical, Family, Social, Emotional and Spiritual – and developing the perspect …
Inspiration – The Key To Unlocking Your Leadership Brilliance
By Mark Hodgson on 11 May 2017
Collaboration is a politically correct word that gets thrown around in meetings and company reports, but is rarely contemplated deeply. It’s as if we assume that everyone knows what collaboration is and how it should be done. But why should that be?
Moving More Benefits Your Body & Mind
By Gus Rickard on 9 May 2017
The human body is truly a marvel of engineering. The elegant, complex mechanisms that make us who we are adapt continually to ensure survival. We have the ability to dream about wondrous creations and the desire to go out and make those dreams come true.
One Walk A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
By Silvia Damiano on 4 May 2017
Everyone has heard the expression, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what about a walk a day? There are immediate health benefits for a short walk, such as relaxation and stress relief. Research shows that physical activity can also help prevent and manage chronic diseases.
A Resilient Brain In A Digital Economy
By Silvia Damiano on 2 May 2017
I still remember how sad I felt when my father told me many years ago that the local cinema was closing its doors. The appearance of home videos drastically affected the movie theatre business around the world. For a while at least.
Integration – Joined Up Thinking For Body And Mind
By Mark Hodgson on 27 April 2017
As leaders when we pay little attention to developing all parts of our minds and body, we can loose out on the amazing benefits that an integrated human system can provide.
Shining Bright
By Joanne Keen on 25 April 2017
There is a wonderful phrase in Zulu “Sawubona” meaning “I see you, the true you.” Far too often, the first things that we see in the mirror are all the things that we aren’t as to all the things that we are, all the things that we haven’t achieved as to all the things that we have, al …
A Journey From The Classroom To Cambodia
By Silvia Damiano on 20 April 2017
I became a teacher because I want to share my passion and love for science with children. I want to pass on the spark of inspiration that my teachers from childhood had given me. I hope that my kids feel a sense of wonder and ask a million questions. I also want my students to be kind …
Stronger After The Storm
By Katie Hancock on 18 April 2017
My name is Katie Hancock I am a 40 year old mother of two beautiful, crazy boys, I have two degrees, in Science and Psychology, and I am part way through a Masters of Neuroscience. I have over 15 years experience in strategic HR, 7 years at management level, and in October 2015 I suff …
Opening Your Mind To The Wonders Of Your Imagination
By Silvia Damiano on 13 April 2017
Have you ever wished you could fall down the rabbit hole, step through the wardrobe or catch the train at platform 9 3/4? Have you ever doodled a cool new spaceship or built a tree house in your mind? Imagination makes our world an even more spectacular place.
The Advantages Of Adversity
By Alison Pate on 11 April 2017
I can guarantee that everyone of you and everyone you know has, is, or will face adversity at some point in their lives. When this happens to us, we have an opportunity to choose how we approach this. Do we view this as a challenge to help us learn and grow, or do we allow this to har …
Intuition - Why It's Time To Listen To Our Third Brain!
By Mark Hodgson on 6 April 2017
General Colin Powell is widely acknowledged as an excellent military and political leader. He invokes a rule around decision-making where P = 40-70. P is the probability of success and 40-70 the percentage of information required to make a decision.