Burning the 9-Box-Grid. January is a great month for personal development and winter walks. Barbara, Saffron, Susanne and I combined the two. We engaged in a conversation about the challenges in creating a climate of psychological safety whilst facing commercial business pressures. Susanne has dedicated years of research to the importance of psychological safety in […]
I was fortunate to have an opportunity to go to the IoD last night for a presentation by Susanne Jacobs and Janine Desai on “the Cognitive Advantage”! In one hour it may only have scratched the surface on this subject but it was a great awakening! I can see how such a facilitation intervention […]
According to M. Buckingham there are 9. It is the first time ever that I have pre-ordered a book after reading an interview promoting a new title. Some of the lies I used to believe, some of them I spread, but having been around for 2 decades now I am thrilled a book finally offers […]
UnglueYou worked for us – Would it work for you?Keeping performance and motivation levels at a constant high is a challenge even for the most driven and energetic of us. Coming back after the holidays still dreaming of bright lights and Christmas pudding, we can all do with a bit of help to refocus. Finding something new […]
Magazine Article: Steer Your Business – January 2019 issue. 2ND JANUARY…HERE WE GO AGAIN…Does this year’s budget feel like just another mountain to climb despite good intentions and new resolutions? Or are you ready to put in a winning performance in 2019? Take our 5-minute test.Write the answers to the following questions on a piece […]
Or does next year’s budget sound like a big mountain to climb? Is your line up rehearsed and fired up? Perhaps you need a little extra sparkle in your plans?A choreographer understands you need a concise and impactful compilation of steps, movements, patterns and a clear vision of how it all comes together at the […]
Many ballroom professionals say they have become much better dancers after they stopped competing. Sounds strange? Competitors are exposed to a lot of noise – around and inside them. They see a variety of teachers with different views and approaches. Constant ‘feedback’ by their partners and creative tensions add much to this noise. Often they […]
One of the main challenges in ballroom is to cope with the continuously moving competition on the floor. You develop a set routine to show off your technical abilities and style. You rehearse it to be part of your body memory. You practice keeping connection to move in harmony through challenging sequences. You need to […]
The notion that men lead and women follow on the dance floor has been outdated for some time. To produce the performances expected now, it is not enough for the lady to “only” follow. Today’s dancing, which mixes artistry and athleticism, requires a more dynamic approach to leading within the couple. As a general rule, […]