We may not like some of the ways we behave, some of the things we feel, or the unhappiness we experience. But we choose to stay with them because they are what we know. The question this quote asks is how much pain do you need to experience before you decide to do something about […]
Your masks are how you mentally and emotionally portray yourself to be in order to fit in, be accepted, or avoid emotions. I’d be sure that most of us have experienced, or are still experiencing wearing masks in our work, with family, friends, and relationships. You put it on to cover who you really are, […]
In my part 1 article ‘Being Vulnerable, being Man’ we began to explore the importance of men finding the courage to speak about what deeply impacts or is important to them, which opens them up to being vulnerable. It is a risk to be vulnerable, it takes courage. Being rejected through what might be seen […]
As a male, allowing myself to be vulnerable has been an ongoing choice that I have been learning to understand, accept and practice for some years now. Would I profess to be an expert? No at all. My experience is my guide here, and my desire for more men to be supported in showing their […]
Your leadership – which are your attitudes and behaviours while at work, directly impacts how each member of your team find their meaning in what they do. The more meaning, the more engagement. You are not directly responsible for your staff finding this, but you are directly responsible for creating the environment and culture that […]
The longer we are removed from many of the activities and interactions that we are used to through isolation and social distancing, we get to be with ourselves and our internal conversations more of the time. It reminds me of the times I attended silent meditation retreats. For those not acquainted with these, a retreat […]
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