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“I Want” Doesn’t Get
First published on Life’s Little Lettuces, 24th November 2012 This was a phrase my mother used to repeat to me when I was a child. Kindly eyes and a smile always accompanied her words “I want doesn’t get, Melanie, you know that!” Of course I can’t be certain what she meant or understood by her words (I…
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Find your tribe?
I was messaging with a beautiful friend the other night, and we were sharing how we have both lost or become distant with so many people – particularly over the past three years. There’s a growing conversation on social media about “finding your tribe”, as well as consciously freeing ourselves from friends and family who…
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Innocence is our inner-sense
There’s nothing soft or woo-woo about innocence – neither is it something we’re required to prove. Our innocence is our inner-sense, and it’s our greatest gift – to ourselves and others. It’s our infinite super-power, our natural born sovereignty, to be embraced and celebrated. Long ago, there was a time when I dismissed my own…
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Leaders – want to become so comfortable in your own skin that you get better results without even trying?
Yes I did say that, I said “without even trying” – and I meant it. You’ll already have come across those inspirational people who can light up a room and connect with others before they’ve even said anything. If you’d like to understand how they do it, and learn for yourself what makes them so…
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Imposter syndrome – a surprisingly common problem.
A recent survey conducted with 500 UK business leaders, found that over three quarters (78%) had suffered from this problem. Just over half of all respondents (52%) said it was affecting their ability to lead their business or team, and 59% considered leaving their job because of it. Perhaps you (or someone you know) have…
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