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Published on January 01, 2017 08:05

Shaping up

How to deliver your potential successfully on the stage of work (2016)

It might be somewhat late in the day to change how events are shaping up for us this year. The largest part of the game is over, with the remaining hours possibly already set aside for celebrations.

Attention could be shifted to how our plans and goal preparation are shaping up for the coming twelve months. Projects may have been arranged sometime ago, with adjustments occurring now as the starting lines comes into view.

Whatever our preferences for organizing assignments and sorting ideas into specific actions, a perception of 2017 is probably shaping up in our mind.

Although it is probable over the coming year we will be obliged to amend our strategies to cater for new inputs, at this stage the first steps will have been formulated and the subsequent ones are, in all likelihood, shaping up too.

Regardless of how the next few days turn out, let me thank you for all your ongoing support here and for reading this ‘Shaping up‘ post today.

Happy 2017, Buon 2017, Feliz 2017.

Brian.

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Brian Groves DipM MCIM Chartered Marketer, CTI-trained co-active coach and freelance trainer, supplies professional and personal development through coaching, coaching workshops, marketing development training and English language training.

As an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of Milan, Italy, Brian teaches a postgraduate course based on dramatic texts and elements of coaching to examine various work-related performance matters.

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Published on December 29, 2016 01:52

Being uprooted

How to deliver your potential successfully on the stage of work (2016)

The idea of being uprooted might bring to mind dramatic images of displaced people, folk torn from their homes due to conflict or famine. This aspect of being uprooted surely deserves attention and, in all fairness, an analysis beyond the scope of a mere blog post here.

What we may wish to explore with regard to being uprooted is the impact a change of circumstances has on us. The situation can be in response to an alteration of habits brought about by ourselves or an external event, creating a need to amend our thinking.

Being uprooted in whatever manner invariably involves a feeling of being cut loose from established points of reference. What initially is perceived as a negative could turn out to be just the opposite, provided we are flexible enough to let go of what was for the sake of embracing what is now.

Alternatively, by grasping onto a past scenario we feel the discomfort and perception of loss. Moving on with the idea of being uprooted, the time of the actual upheaval quite possibly hits us hard, especially if there was no prior warning. That said, again once it’s over, however, we need to swiftly focus on the consequences of being uprooted instead of the incident itself.

Thanks for connecting here today and reading this ‘Being uprooted‘ post.

Happy Holidays.

Brian.

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As an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of Milan, Italy, Brian teaches a postgraduate course based on dramatic texts and elements of coaching to examine various work-related performance matters.

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Published on December 25, 2016 00:10

At the crossroads

How to deliver your potential successfully on the stage of work (2016)

Without thinking too much about how we arrived at this point, being at the crossroads requires of us a decision. The selection we make at the crossroads – irrespective of whether we are talking about work or personal issues – will impact on our today and tomorrow.

At the crossroads our senses often seem heightened with the choices set out before us. We can appreciate the importance our input will have on the course of the coming days. If we select ‘A’ then ‘B’ is closed off to us and, of course, vice versa.

Another option at the crossroads, that of turning around and retracing our steps, may or may not be open to us. The bridges we used to reach here were perhaps created through a coming together of many factors and, although not burnt, they might not be available to us any longer.

Prior to moving forward at the crossroads in the manner most opportune ideally, possibly it is worth taking a few moments to acclimatize ourselves with our surroundings.

Looking around we have the opportunity to clarify our position and reflect on our desired destination. Time invested in this could turn out to be profitable to us in choosing our way at the crossroads and indeed beyond.

Thanks for reading this ‘At the crossroads‘ post today.

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Brian.

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Brian Groves DipM MCIM Chartered Marketer, CTI-trained co-active coach and freelance trainer, supplies professional and personal development through coaching, coaching workshops, marketing development training and English language training.

As an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of Milan, Italy, Brian teaches a postgraduate course based on dramatic texts and elements of coaching to examine various work-related performance matters.

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Published on December 22, 2016 12:56

Falling down

How to deliver your potential successfully on the stage of work (2016)

No connection should be made to this post entitled ‘Falling down‘ and the previous one with the title ‘On the edge’. Although it can appear to be a message of some sort, that is not the intention.

Ideally progress is linear and directly related to preparation and effort. The reality is not always so. We might engage fully in a project with the aim of bettering ourselves only to discover for whatever reasons we are falling down on the standards required by our assessors.

From the perspective of our ongoing development, there could easily be times in which we seem to be struggling, yet make progress. Provided we are open enough to taking learning from the experience, the adversity of falling down will at least bring us something positive.

Falling down is human and part of the journey to being our best. Remaining on the ground and wallowing in our discomfort is maybe human too, but not an attractive option likely to be beneficial to anyone. Likewise, blaming ourselves or others involved in the endeavour does little good.

Other perspectives regarding the issue of falling down are surely valid. If you’d like to join the conversation here about falling down, please leave a comment below.

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Brian Groves DipM MCIM Chartered Marketer, CTI-trained co-active coach and freelance trainer, supplies professional and personal development through coaching, coaching workshops, marketing development training and English language training.

As an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of Milan, Italy, Brian teaches a postgraduate course based on dramatic texts and elements of coaching to examine various work-related performance matters.

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Published on December 17, 2016 22:06

On the edge

How to deliver your potential successfully on the stage of work (2016)

Being on the edge of an instance, aware of the next step forward whilst conscious of our effort leading us to now, is a way of respecting this present moment.

Although time as such does not stand still, our perception of it from on the edge might be wide enough to provide an enhanced understanding of this instance. On the edge of a new beginning as we look out to what could be is an exciting or worrying experience.

Concerns about tomorrow are possibly accompanying us on the edge. However, having gotten this far, we need not be put off from preparing ourselves for the subsequent stage of life’s journey waiting for us beyond the fears.

Other sensations or emotions with us on the edge will be determined by our attachment to its location. When we are on the edge of a change out of our control, the overriding feeling can be one of confusion. The unknown holds what it holds, yet through the lenses of unease the way forward may seem blurred at best.

On the edge of desired transformation, on the contrary, is a thrilling moment, one filled with possibilities and hopes. The challenge before us is seen with curiosity and excitement as we imagine how we will successfully embrace whatever the opportunity offers us.

Right now, being on the edge of your patience perhaps, let me stop.

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Brian.

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Brian Groves DipM MCIM Chartered Marketer, CTI-trained co-active coach and freelance trainer, supplies professional and personal development through coaching, coaching workshops, marketing development training and English language training.

As an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of Milan, Italy, Brian teaches a postgraduate course based on dramatic texts and elements of coaching to examine various work-related performance matters.

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Published on December 14, 2016 22:56

Following the curve

As much as we would possibly like to be leading rather than following the curve, this cannot always be so. Despite our best efforts based on extensive preparation, regularly there seems to be another milestone to reach or an extra input required as we engage in personal and/or professional development activities.

Once we understand this idea we free up energy to focus on developing ourselves as needed. Each moment spent following the curve is itself a unique opportunity for us to embrace all that is available to us.

We might choose to ignore certain aspects whilst concentrating on particular points. Our selection will, hopefully, reflect not only our core skills, but also our main objective. Doing everything, however, in the process of following the curve could just be a step too much for us.

Being realistic in our endeavours, without playing small or remaining entrenched in our comfort zone, is itself an element of following the curve. Whether we ever get to the position of setting the direction for others is not the issue here.

Provided we are following the curve towards being able to express our potential, distractions regarding the direction of others need not concern us. If you’d like to share your input on the question of following the curve, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment below.

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Brian Groves DipM MCIM Chartered Marketer, CTI-trained co-active coach and freelance trainer, supplies professional and personal development through coaching, coaching workshops, marketing development training and English language training.

As an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of Milan, Italy, Brian teaches a postgraduate course based on dramatic texts and elements of coaching to examine various work-related performance matters.

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Published on December 11, 2016 00:04

On the fence

Appreciating when to get involved, take a position, as opposed to remaining on the fence is an art in a certain sense. In a similar fashion, understanding the value of staying on the fence can be something worthy of acknowledgement, especially if weighed against the problems caused by ‘jumping in too soon’.

From our location on the fence we are able to see, figuratively and possibly also literally, both sides of an issue. This all-encompassing vision offers us the chance to evaluate the question, besides how best for us to intervene should that itself be wise or beneficial to ourselves and to others.

The length of our stay on the fence might depend on us. In such instances there are few excuses for not remaining on the fence or getting off it in accordance with the optimum scenario. However, not always is this power ours to exercise.

Making the most of our time on the fence, in any case, goes a long way to maximizing our time there. The alternative could be to complain, but to what extent would this render our presence on the fence any better?

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Brian.

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Brian Groves DipM MCIM Chartered Marketer, CTI-trained co-active coach and freelance trainer, supplies professional and personal development through coaching, coaching workshops, marketing development training and English language training.

As an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of Milan, Italy, Brian teaches a postgraduate course based on dramatic texts and elements of coaching to examine various work-related performance matters.

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Published on December 07, 2016 22:59

Dark day

Just as a ‘bright day’ can occur without the necessity of fine weather, a ‘dark day‘ likewise is not tied to climatic conditions. In any case, we are able to embrace both the positive and negative elements of the moment and act accordingly.

Looking more clearly at what we may wish to label a dark day opens the way to learning. Certain lessons can appear as we delve into the testing moment. It may not turn out to be wonderful, but possibly at least beneficial to our development.

A special attitude is not particularly called for, merely one capable of seeing beyond the negative first instance. It is an ability we all surely have, and one worth exercising regularly.

Observing the day through neutral eyes reveals the moment in its fullness. What at first came across as a dark day in this situation will be assessed more carefully. Just as a tough day holds learning, the so-called ‘bright days’ hold elements of difficulty too. Within each day the whole spectrum of life can be found.

Of course, what constitutes a dark day for one person could be labelled as a bright day for another person from his or her perspective. The outlook sets the tone. To share your input on the issue put forward here, please leave a comment below.

Thanks for reading this, hopefully not on a dark day for you.

Brian.

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Brian Groves DipM MCIM Chartered Marketer, CTI-trained co-active coach and freelance trainer, supplies professional and personal development through coaching, coaching workshops, marketing development training and English language training.

As an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of Milan, Italy, Brian teaches a postgraduate course based on dramatic texts and elements of coaching to examine various work-related performance matters.

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Published on December 04, 2016 00:20

Glittering bright

When we are able, or willing, to put aside our limiting self-beliefs then our potential is able to go about glittering bright. Such moments may unfortunately be rare, yet in our life they are invariably memorable for all concerned when they occur.

We might say it is part of human nature to be cautious about glittering bright. After all, goes the thinking, “All that glitters is not gold.” Yes, this line of thinking is common. Yet lasting success incorporates substance besides the ability to dazzle. Glittering bright as a result of concentrated preparation and practice need not be considered as a bad thing.

On the other hand, glittering bright in some instances may in actual fact occur away from the spotlight in a fashion known only to the recipient of our activities. Shouting about our accomplishments is not always the best way to promote or publicize our endeavours.

At these times our words may sound empty, whereas giving space to others to speak on our behalf is a more beneficial way of communicating our achievements, identified here as moments in which we are glittering bright.

Kindest regards.

Brian.

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Brian Groves DipM MCIM Chartered Marketer, CTI-trained co-active coach and freelance trainer, supplies professional and personal development through coaching, coaching workshops, marketing development training and English language training.

As an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of Milan, Italy, Brian teaches a postgraduate course based on dramatic texts and elements of coaching to examine various work-related performance matters.

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