https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efttzj5VtXE&feature=youtu.be
This is an amazing video that needs little introduction. It speaks for it self: Let your passion and talent do the talking.
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Coach your ‘inner critic’ and step into your greatness
Coach your ‘inner critic’ and step into your greatness
As we go into the new year I would like you to think about giving something up. I don’t mean the extra biscuit, glass of whine or that toxic friend. I mean something closer to home.
My challenge to you is to give up letting your ‘inner critic’ rule you. You know that voice, the one who gets you to be smaller than you are and gets you to play it safe.
Susan Brady who works with women leaders, provides in this short video, a good basis from which to start giving up the tyranny of your ‘inner critic’. Susan asks us to coach your ‘inner critic’ rather than let it coach you. Her top tips in this video are:
- Give up perfection and get comfortable with being imperfect
- Vulnerability is ok too, make it ok for others to be vulnerable too
- Know your enough, right now, as you are
- Separate worthiness (what you are born with) from confidence (which comes from action)
- Know that the more you engage, the louder the critic will become- strengthen your courage
My message to you as 2015 draws a close: don’t make yourself small, go big in 2016.
Enjoy the video.
Kelly Marie Hamon- the power of courage
In my third article on inspiring woman this month, I am excited to introduce my interview with Kelly Marie Hamon- a dynamic trainer. When I first started talking with Kelly and getting to know her, I was stuck by her passion and energy. I just had to get to Kelly to share her journey . Kelly has an amazing story of courage, strength and inner wisdom. I hope you are as inspired as I am.
A brief background
I taught many years within the community before becoming a professional teacher in 2004. When I was a young child I was diagnosed with a learning disability. I’ve just learnt differently than others. My challenges have made me a dynamic instructor/trainer. I have a unique perspective on learning and have been able to assist many people who were falling through the cracks.
When I was a young child I was diagnosed with a learning disability in English (reading/writing) and Math. I often joke; ‘English isn’t my first language’. I could not read until 8 th grade. No one believed I would be able to get through high school. I remember hearing my mother cry to her friend about my disability and her concern for my future.
When I was 14, I attended an early morning program in the L.D.S. Church.That year they were reading the New Testament. I wanted to be able to read like everyone else was, this is what I call positive peer pressure. So every night I tried, and prayed to be able to read…this went on for quite a while with marginal success until one day I found I was able to read the scriptures by myself. I went on to get an Associates Degree, a Bachelors Degree and then a Masters Degree.
Your journey to become a trainer and the obstacles you overcame
My mother was always supportive, she always told me I could do anything I set my mind to. In my first student teaching experience, the teacher in charge was very critical. The experience was terrible. Thankfully a dear and sweet teacher gave me rave reviews and gave me tons of opportunities–-she trusted and believed in me and built me up.
I thought I would be seen as a fraud if anyone knew about my disabilities because I continued to see myself as stupid. Some days I still struggle, specially if I’m stressed. It wasn’t until 2014 that I began to openly talk about my disabilities, listening to my inner voice and my extremely supportive husband -I felt it was time. My students positive responses gave me the courage to tell my story/struggles to others–-it’s been freeing to finally be open about that part of me.
Lessons you would tell your younger self
My top 5 lessons are:
- “You are not your disability”
- “Believe in yourself”
- “Walk through the fires of fear because you have plenty of gifts to share and bless peoples lives with”
- ”Realize your disability will help you understand others”
- ”Listen to the supportive voices of friends and family and stay away from people who would bring you down”.
Hopes/goals/exciting news for the future
I started my business this year–-I teach small business owners, entrepreneurs and educators how to use social media effectively. Find out more here:https://twitter.com/KellyHamon
My ultimate goals is to be on stage, talking to 1,000 people and getting them to do things they never thought they would be able to do. I also want to become a philanthropist like my friend , who believed in me and my abilities to become a trainer.
I hoped you enjoyed!
The art of being yourself
This is a wonderful video about self identity and authentic self expression, by Caroline McHugh. The topic is discussed through a well crafted framework in a form of a story. A story told by the side of the fire on a winters night. I don’t think I can do this video justice through my description – it just has to be experienced.
Caroline will inspire you!
Enjoy!
Inspring female leaderhsip
This is an insightful video about Claire Conner McCaskill’s leadership journey.This isn’t a post about her political positions. This is a video about a women chronicling her career and, the lessons she learnt along the way. A lawyer by training, Claire was the first women to be elected to the U.S. Senate for Missouri in her own right. What I found most striking about her story was the importance of confidence in yourself:
- tackle gender inequality in your workplace
- develop your authentic voice
- take risks
- get comfortable with being challenged and, challenging others
- hold power in balance
- get comfortable with making mistakes
Enjoy! Let me know your comments below.
#liveyourbestlife
Inspiring Events, Part 2
This is the second of three instalments of my inspiring events series this month. It was a coaching network event by London Coaches. I was pleasantly surprised and wanted to share some of the ideas in the hope you would find it useful.
The trainer asked us to think about the stories we play out on our lives, the:
- Characters
- Location
- Genres
- Plot lines
He asked one powerful question: Would changing one of the above elements get you
better outcome/story?
For example, do you play the warrior at work but nothing works, everyone is screaming -a horror story. The trainer suggested instead using the character of jester to see if this changes up the energy and gets better outcomes, the story you want. That is slaying the dragon/reaching work goal via humour.
My take away was to be mindful of the narratives we have about ourselves and situations and not to get locked into stories that don’t service you- be flexible. You are the director.
Try it!
Enjoy!
Resiliance
Sound guidance in this video. Don’t internalise negative feedback, find the lesson and move on. Perseverance is key.
Be strong, be courageous!
Enjoy!
Back with a glow- reflections on Italy
As we head into the stunning Autumn season, I have a glow. I’m just back from Italy. I had tour around some of Italy’s stunning food and wine regions. I went through Bologna, Siena, Parma, Montalcino and back to Bologna. I’m looking forward to this beautiful season, as the leaves turn there Autumnal colours. Autumn is also significant, as it signals that the last few months of the calendar year are upon us. How many of my 2015 goals have I achieved? How are you getting on? Let me know in the comments box bleow. Enjoy the pics!
Passion and Purpose
This is an inspiring story by Kerstin Plehwe about female leadership. She has a simple point. Leadership starts from within, based on an authentic and clear focus. This is what Kerstin calls passion and purpose.
What is your passion and purpose, leave comments below.
Enjoy!
Be A Powerful Woman
Some sage advise from British female leaders. Some great insight and a lovely reminder that leaders are human too! I really liked the message of the collaborative and inclusive nature of leadership.
Enjoy!
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