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Show Up

Show up! Be Involved. The sidelines are easy but nothing happens there. Get engaged. But, as Dr. Brene Brown says, when you step in that arena, no matter what it is, “prepare to get your ass kicked.” But the price of not doing that, of not being vulnerable, is not being involved. Not being engaged.

Show up!

Show up! Be involved. The sidelines are easy but nothing happens there. Get engaged. But, as Dr. Brenee Beiwn says, when you step in that arena, no matter what it is, ” prepare to get your ass kicked”. But the price of not doing that, of not being vulnerable, is not being involved. Not being

The Elephant and the Rider – Isabella Ferre guest blog

We all have issues and areas in our life we need to change – from work-related issues to eating habits. Yet, executing a lifestyle change usually ends in draining defeat. Why is it so hard to change? Understanding this human phenomenon will allow you to overcome your future obstacles with poise. A couple of days

Guest blog – Antoinette Oglethorpe – Lessons from taking the plunge

Lessons from taking the plunge to self-employment Over recent months I have been doing some informal research among those who are self-employed asking them the question “What lessons have you learnt about becoming self employed and running a business that you wish you’d known at the start or before taking the plunge?”  Here is a summary

The Artist’s Tao – 44 Principles for an Artist’s Life

Inspired by the Tao Te Ching, The Artist’s Tao is a collection of 44 principles that encourage introspection and reflection for artists. The Artist’s Tao is drawn from hundreds of conversations and correspondences between Sean Starr and other artists around the world dealing with subjects such as fighting discouragement, maintaining balance, and measuring success as

The Artists Tao XXIV

From the Artist’s Tao by Sea Starr XXIV Belief “Examine who you are and you will be able to effectively communicate through your work. Art is Communication. Your work cannot evolve until you identify what you believe.”   To become aware of your beliefs, values, non-negotiables, of what makes you happy is the first step

Questions I have been asked

Leadership Lessons from the Movies – what’s your favorite Movie? One of my favorites is The Big Lebowski. There are lots of subtle lessons in that movie, often taught in not so subtle ways. The importance of listening, think before acting, don’t take yourself too seriously, know what you stand for… Are Leaders Born or

How to Change the World – David Bornstein

Great book for anyone who wants to learn about the amazing work being done by social entrepreneurs around the world. Easy read with chapters featuring different Social Entrepreneurs and Changemakers. If you want to see how the world can be changed one person at a time, read this book

Taking ownership for change

Taking Ownership for Change – the Empathy Imperative When I wrote my book, 50 Words, its started as a little project, a gift for my two sons.  The premise was if one could only save 50 words in the English language, which words would they be? It was my way of starting an important conversation