Author name: Gary K Burns

The strength of the waves, crashing to the shore, a symbol of resilience and strength
Coaching

Is resilience over-rated, or are you really strong enough?

Much is written about the importance of resilience and inner strength. Indeed, it can almost feel over-rated. Worse still, in some workplaces the notion feels weaponised. You can do better if you become more resilient. If only it were that simple. Essentially, there are things that we can do to build resilience. Working on that […]

A house with a sold sign outside, meaning someone is sacrificing for better
Coaching

What are you willing to sacrifice for better?

I was recently talking with a colleague. He was lamenting the challenges of getting on the property ladder. Unsurprisingly, he was frustrated by the cost of renting while at the same time saving for a mortgage deposit. Additionally, he noted that property prices continue to rise with no sign of abating. He was somewhat jealous

What are your senses telling you, and how much do you actually understand?
NLP

Does your sensory acuity empower you right now?

You may know people who seemingly have a constant sixth sense. Remarkably, they just seem to intuit, drawing understanding from nowhere. Or that, at least, is how it appears. In reality, they are simply drawing on the information which their senses are receiving, and which they are processing unconsciously. It’s something which we all do,

Barriers blocking the road, which runs beside a river which has burst its banks. What happens when it all goes horribly wrong?
Coaching

What happens when it all goes horribly wrong?

You’ve made the plans. You’ve created your well-formed goals. Consequently, you’re taking action. And then you hit a barrier. Everything begins to unravel. Suddenly, you have choices to make. Or maybe you’ve already decided. Have you packed up and retreated to your comfort zone? Alternatively, are you regrouping and adjusting your plans? Life is rarely

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