Simon Says Consulting
There is a specific kind of oblivious I was, for quite a few months, that I want to describe accurately in case others are being that same kind of oblivious right now and nobody has told them. I had ten years in high tech behind me that spanned countries, companies, technologies, and teams. All of … Between Jobs, Between Selves, and Fonts Nobody Asked For
I had several possible titles to this piece, from “What Nepal did (and didn’t do) to me, “ to “I Went to Nepal to Facilitate. Nepal Had Other Plans,” to “Something Softened. I’m Not Sure What.” You get the idea. Realistically, I have been trying to write this post for weeks. Which, honestly, is information … The Mystery Kept Its Promise
We finished a hike and then stopped at a sweet little cafe with a sunny patio, where Luna the puppy was welcomed and allowed to hang out with us. The conversation, somehow, ventured into a topic both my friend and I had thoughts and experiences to share. So we did. We explored a seeming duality … At the Crossroad of Humility and Wisdom
There is a flow to wake-up calls. A pattern that has a way of repeating itself, that – overtime – has become a familiar way of delivering its wisdom exactly at the timing I apparently needed. These wake-up calls don’t ask me whether I am ready, nor do they check my calendar to make sure … From Accepting to Embracing.
What does it take to birth a new program/project/venture/initiative? I have been thinking about it today, talking both to my beloved and to a potential program participant (though not at the same time) about a new “baby” I have been birthing that seems to be going through a rapid growth process. A story about Picasso … Awakened Living Program Announcement
“When it comes to recognizing the truth of our own identities, most of us experience a symbolic version of blindness that keeps us from seeing ourselves for who we really are.” – Christopher Heuertz This quote just crossed my awareness, as I am reading “The Sacred Enneagram” book. Several recent themes in my life are … The Masks We Wear
“Don’t give them too much to do on the weekend,” said the head counselor to the woman who is running a very unique healing centre, talking about the clients of the place. I remember going to a vipassana meditation retreat, many years ago. The instructions were very clear, to not bring any electronics of any … Facing Ourselves
My students are completing a two year course in Leadership and Personal Development and are about to graduate from Pinchot University. This is an MBA program that is combined of monthly face-to-face weekends and online learning in-between. Their online assignment for this week is to have a dialogue on the following theme: You are having a … A Special Dinner Gathering
One of the concepts I have recently started bringing into my teaching and into my life comes from the Conscious Leadership Group and wonderful their book, “15 Commitments of Conscious Leaders.” This particular one is about being above or below the line and while it really appears to be quite simple to grasp, it is … House of Mirrors
“I am not one of those creative types,” he says. “I am an engineer.” He is a product manager in an engineering firm. We are in the middle of a workshop series on unleashing individual and organizational creativity and innovation as part of an initiative to create a culture of creativity in the company. There … Creativity Is An Inside Job