The 3 big ideas, 2 compelling quotes and 1 key takeaway from Mark Masons The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life.
“Write hard and clear about what hurts.” 
Ernest Hemingway Our thoughts can often be all consuming. We can feel locked in by our internal dialogue, unable to escape.Writing is a great way to process your thoughts, relax your mind and gain clarity. A 2011 study published in the journal of science found that students who journalled were better able to ease their anxieties.Benefits also include:1. Boosting self-esteem2. Creating “Me” time3. Relieves stress and anxiety4. Increasing creativity5. Lett
Product Backlog, Product Owner, Product Management, Minimum Viable Product. These are just a few examples of how product is referenced across agile literature.Despite it’s frequency, one of the most common questions I’m asked: What is a Product?This is a critical question, especially for organisations who look to become product centric, organising their teams and delivery around their core products. These organisations may establish Product Owners so it’s sensible to think, what product will the
What are the fears in your team? Learn about the four fatal fears which can hold back your teams performance. Read the advice for managers who want to create an environment for their team to succeed.
A short book summary containing the 3 Big ideas, 2 Most Compelling Quotes and 1 Action you can take from Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg. Create a constellation of habits, tiny in size but big on impact.
“In a world of change, the learners shall inherit the earth, while the learned shall find themselves perfectly suited for a world that no longer exists.” Eric Hoffer Accelerated Learning, is the ability to learn faster, better, smarter. It is a critical skill which will help you succeed in todays accelerated times. Think of something you tried to learn but failed. Perhaps a new language, a musical instrument or cooking. For many the guitar is now gathering dust in the corner of the room alongsid
The Shipping Forecast is a BBC Radio broadcast of weather reports and forecasts for the seas around the coasts of the British Isles. In October 1859, the steam clipper Royal Charter was wrecked in a strong storm off Anglesey; 450 people lost their lives. Due to this loss, Vice-Admiral Robert FitzRoy introduced a warning service for shipping in February 1861, using telegraph communications.Wouldn’t it be great to have a similar shipping forecast for agile coaches? A way to assess the conditions w
Last week marked a significant milestone on my journey to become a coach as I received my Associate Coach Credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). The ICF are one of the governing bodies for coaching globally and it’s an honour to be recognised as a certified coach.Compared to many of the certifications i’ve managed to obtain in the IT and Agile world the ICF ACC requires a high investment in training and time. Its taken me almost two years to get to this point. The journey
What masks do you wear? We wear masks throughout our life allowing us to both reveal and conceal our identities. The mask we wear will often depend on our social context and our emotional state. Many people have a closet of masks, developed since childhood, which we swap and change many times a day; a mask for work, a mask for family and a mask for friends. These masks slowly evolve and change so much that many people often loose a sense of identity. Is this the mask or is it really me?What char