Wide Open Spaces, Coaching & Leadership Development

Don't miss the EARLY BIRD special for our final workshop of this year in Johannesburg. If you would like to take your coaching, leadership, relationship and communication competence to the next level, this one is for you. For further information and to download the workshop brochure: https://www.ontologicalcoaching.com.au/_files/ugd/26d5ec_77dd2ae0b5704c08bc79c23acd87c1c7.pdf

I took this picture on an early morning forest walk in northern Italy, on a valley slope of the birthplace of my parents. The Japanese have long understood the benefits of shinrin-yoku or forest bathing.

Regular immersion in natural environments has many health benefits: it lowers blood pressure, reduces heart rate, decreases stress hormones, alleviates symptoms of anxiety and depression, and promotes a sense of mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Life has an a way of continuously flowing, but we tend to forget this. When challenges appear, it can be tempting to 'organise' around them as if they are obstacles, rather than trusting the current and going with the flow. After all, the river always finds its way to the ocean, eventually becoming the ocean.

How might you stay present to the continual flow of life and trust the process?

Would you like to develop a better relationship with failure?
Cope better with the rapid rate of change, complexity and unpredictability around you? Take more of life in your stride and THRIVE in trying times? Join our next FREE online masterclass to find out HOW.

Find the sign-up button in our latest newsletter:

https://mailchi.mp/wideopenspaces/curiosity-matters-3rd-edition-heritage-counts

When I'm in Italy, I go out of my way to find the best artisanal gelato in town and I give myself FULL permission to indulge and savour every morsel for the pure sensory JOY it brings me. Artisanal gelato in Italy is usually made in small family businesses with care and commitment to the customer enjoying the flavours, ingredients and the fruits of their labour. My joy in indulging in it, gives the gelato maker joy too.... ripples of joy from simply enjoying a gelato! What do you do to invite JOY into your life daily? How does your JOY in turn ripple out to others?

The essentials of self-care, emotional regulation, well-being and resilience for all adults.

I invite you to check my recent monthly newsletter, which I wrote in honour of Heritage Day in South Africa. If you'd like to read it and also find out more about our upcoming not-to-be-missed events, you can find the September edition here:

https://mailchi.mp/wideopenspaces/curiosity-matters-3rd-edition-heritage-counts

Ontological Coaching is highly effective approach to bringing about deep and sustainable change in human beings, because it focusses on Way of Being, the invisible driver of ALL human behaviour and communication - the seat of deeply held attitudes and perceptions.
Don't miss the EARLY BIRD special for our final workshop of 2024 in Johannesburg!
Full details in the workshop brochure: https://www.ontologicalcoaching.com.au/_files/ugd/26d5ec_77dd2ae0b5704c08bc79c23acd87c1c7.pdf

When last did you take time and space just for yourSELF... to simply BE yourself, to free yourself from your endless to-do list, diary appointments and 'doing' your many roles and responsibilities?

When last did you taste how spacious time can be when you rest?

Today, on Heritage Day, I'm taking a moment to appreciate and celebrate the stories, traditions, values and gifts passed down to me by the "giants" who have been my diverse teachers, mentors, guides, friends, colleagues and family members. To all who have made an indelible mark on my life, I thank you. I would not be me without you.

What are the stories of YOUR heritage? How have they shaped you? How will you tell these stories to inspire those who will, in turn, stand on your shoulders?

Today's business landscape is characterised by change. Whilst this can trigger fear, it is an inevitable process and it also brings opportunity and excitement. The key to navigating and leading change is to get better at adaptation. And the key to more effective and faster adaptation is Learning. Developing a strong learning culture, in which mistakes are encouraged as growth opportunities, failure is reframed as necessary, experimentation is prototyped, and bold ideas are invited for debate, you will be ready for anything. To have a conversation to explore more, please get in touch. Email: info@wideopenspaces or whatsapp: +27827706941.

> Do you have a poor relationship with failure?
> Are you struggling to cope with the ongoing change, complexity and unpredictability around you?
> Would you like to take more of life in your stride and thrive even in trying times?

Join me and my colleague Michelle Edwards on Wednesday, 23 October 2024 at 6.00-7.30pm SAST/CET for this interactive online masterclass and discover how learning to learn is the most important human SUPERPOWER we can cultivate in the 21st Century.
To register your attendance and receive the online link, please email: [email protected] or whatsapp +27827706941.