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October 23, 2016
Passing through
To a certain extent life is all about connecting with various experiences as we embrace our existence and live our potential. Yet taking ownership of all the thoughts passing through our mind can be a tiring exercise and one we do not need to engage in.
The time to shine as we are passing through the day is always or never right, depending on our perspective of the moment. How we view each situation invariably determines how we cope or indeed thrive with it.
In terms of moving physically from one point or location to another, in many respects the same notions apply. We might be consciously linked to one place, but with forward-carrying momentum we reach another destination by passing through invisible barriers between ‘here’ and ‘there’.
On a personal level, accepting we are just passing through this life allows us the freedom to enjoy what is before us, together with what we create with our efforts. The transient nature of everything should itself be enough of a reason for us to appreciate everything, while grasping onto nothing.
With the minutes passing through the hour and accepting time is of a premium, I will stop now.
Kindest regards.
Brian.
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About Brian
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.
Publications
The stage of work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2016)
Performance skills at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2015)
Personal performance potential at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2014)
Coaching, performing and thinking at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2013)
Reflections on performance at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2012)
Elements of theatre at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2010)
Training through drama for work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2009)
October 19, 2016
Shattered
The concept of being shattered is most likely clear to us all. We work, live and play hard each day and leave ourselves shattered. And then wake up in the morning and start again the cycle. The long-term benefits of this tiring process are perhaps less clear.
In terms of personal development, the sensation of feeling shattered may be linked to the efforts undertaken to reach a specific objective. Whether we are successful or not is, almost, secondary if the endeavour has left us without energy to appreciate the moment.
Yet the idea of being shattered need not be restricted to just the physical experience. In many instances to achieve a goal we will have been obliged to not only push existing limits of our existence, but also shatter them.
Limits left shattered as we progress onward should not disturb us too much. We have grown and through our actions have stretched out to fulfil our potential. The debris of shattered restraints are there merely as a reminder of our growth.
We could continue by looking at shattered dreams and dashed hopes. These points are, however, beyond the scope of today’s post so let’s place them to one side.
Thanks for connecting here. To share your thoughts regarding the ‘shattered‘ ideas set out above, please leave a comment below.
Brian.
Skype: bgdtskype
Twitter: @bgdtcoaching
E-mail: brian@bgdtcoaching.com
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Blog: https://bgdtcoaching.wordpress.com
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About Brian
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.
Publications
The stage of work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2016)
Performance skills at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2015)
Personal performance potential at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2014)
Coaching, performing and thinking at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2013)
Reflections on performance at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2012)
Elements of theatre at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2010)
Training through drama for work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2009)
October 16, 2016
On the path
Wherever we are, we are on the path leading us somewhere. Before dismissing this statement as being obvious, we might wish to examine each component of it to establish its veracity.
Putting aside our physical location – I appreciate you may be reading this on one of many available platforms and indeed from a place beyond my imagination – our personal growth is itself situated on the path we have, as individuals, created for ourselves.
Our personalized development programme is set according to our heartfelt objectives and outlook on life. Being ‘on the path‘ in this way is much about being our best, pointing us to an existence in which our potential is able to shine bright.
The eventual destination our efforts will ideally lead us to could turn out to be different to the one imagined at the start of the journey on the path. Life provides its own twists and turns, some of which cannot be anticipated or planned for.
Exploration of our feelings on the path is, at times, a method to discover the attachment we have with this adventure. The presence of pleasure, curiosity and/or enthusiasm may suggest we are in actual fact on the path best suited to our true self.
So, on the path taking you towards your goals, how do you feel right now?
Brian.
Skype: bgdtskype
Twitter: @bgdtcoaching
E-mail: brian@bgdtcoaching.com
Google+: google.com/+BrianGroves
Website: http://www.bgdtcoaching.com
Blog: https://bgdtcoaching.wordpress.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/bgdtcoaching/videos
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/bgdtcoaching/the-bgdtcoaching-space
About Brian
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.
Publications
The stage of work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2016)
Performance skills at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2015)
Personal performance potential at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2014)
Coaching, performing and thinking at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2013)
Reflections on performance at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2012)
Elements of theatre at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2010)
Training through drama for work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2009)
October 13, 2016
Clearing space
Decluttering, recycling, clearing space and the like, are terms very much in vogue nowadays. We all invariably have accumulated so much ‘stuff’ we can embrace the underlying concept without too much thought.
That said, clearing space then immediately filling it anew with further ‘stuff’ seems pointless, unless we are in the business of selling the many so-called ‘must-have’ items promoted endlessly to us.
Subject to respecting the law, how we spend our money is, quite rightly in my opinion, up to us. Choosing to acquire ‘this’ or ‘that’ is part of living in today’s consumer society. Yet we also have the option to engage in clearing space and enjoy life without attaching happiness to objects.
With ‘Clearing space‘ as the title of this post, I think it appropriate to avoid overdoing the words here, so I will stop now.
Kindest regards.
Brian.
Skype: bgdtskype
Twitter: @bgdtcoaching
E-mail: brian@bgdtcoaching.com
Google+: google.com/+BrianGroves
Website: http://www.bgdtcoaching.com
Blog: https://bgdtcoaching.wordpress.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/bgdtcoaching/videos
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/bgdtcoaching/the-bgdtcoaching-space
About Brian
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.
Publications
The stage of work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2016)
Performance skills at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2015)
Personal performance potential at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2014)
Coaching, performing and thinking at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2013)
Reflections on performance at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2012)
Elements of theatre at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2010)
Training through drama for work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2009)
October 8, 2016
Making a choice
There are occasions in which making a choice is both a pleasurable instance, as well as an integral step leading to greater satisfaction as a result of our decision. Choosing at times may be fun can say.
From the perspective of aligning action with our heartfelt values, making a choice could be the most crucial aspect of any moment. Making a choice leading to us embracing who we are is a life-defining activity.
However, making a choice should not be considered as a question of selecting ‘this’ or ‘that’. We might be able to look beyond the immediate to take into account options overlooked initially. The proverbial ‘step back’ helps us to see the bigger picture when we choose to take it.
In many coaching conversations clients find the exploration of choices beneficial prior to actually making a choice. Being aware of alternatives adds value to the eventual selection. Curious? Feel free to get in contact to arrange a complimentary session via Skype or Google+ hangout.
Thanks for reading this ‘Making a choice‘ post today.
Brian.
Skype: bgdtskype
Twitter: @bgdtcoaching
E-mail: brian@bgdtcoaching.com
Google+: google.com/+BrianGroves
Website: http://www.bgdtcoaching.com
Blog: https://bgdtcoaching.wordpress.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/bgdtcoaching/videos
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/bgdtcoaching/the-bgdtcoaching-space
About Brian
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.
Publications
The stage of work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2016)
Performance skills at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2015)
Personal performance potential at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2014)
Coaching, performing and thinking at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2013)
Reflections on performance at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2012)
Elements of theatre at work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2010)
Training through drama for work (Milan: EDUCatt, 2009)
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