Anger mastery transforms your life and our world While treating a music industry executive for dangerously high blood pressure, I noticed that in the mornings it was high and in the afternoons almost normal. This man loved his job and was otherwise very healthy. One afternoon after a normal reading, he told me about his road […]
Christmas Connection Workouts
The Point Coming to the end of 2016, NOW is the time to work on connection. All too often we crash exhausted into Christmas holidays. Combined with unrealistic expectations we are irritable and prone to excess. Conflict erupts, anger and sadness leave us isolated and disconnected. An opportunity for rejuvenating connection and joy can be […]
“Take a deep breath” is bad advice!
Taking a deep breath will create arousal, anxiety, distress, and reduce CO2 even more. “Experts”, from physicians to coaches, default to this faulty recommendation. The science of breathing demonstrates how this advice is scientifically and practically wrong. Rather, apply the correct practice to counter distress, calm, focus and connect to reality. Basic science to understand: 1. […]
Tilting the Axis of Good and Evil
Empathy, Candour, Altruism, Deceit and Trickery Five words define the crucible of civilization and the battle between conflict and progress. This is true in our relationships, communities, businesses and nations. Whether it is Brexit, the current US election, climate threat, rich getting richer, or data security, we decide based on our judgement of these five […]
Tough Love Talking
Human interactions lie on a bell curve from acts of wanton violence to joyous collaboration. Every day we witness interactions from the full spectrum and live our lives in our own particular zone of competence. The pain of wanton destruction where people and societies degrade their interactions towards the left is clear to all. […]
The Open Heart
The integrating theme of Resilience is connection. Without connection, determination and courage cannot bring joy or a better world. We live in a connected world and we are better for it. The intersection of neurobiology, meditative practice and health is showing us the power and plasticity of empathy and compassion. With the festive season being […]
Empathy and Power
Leadership is the highest expression of our nature, experience and willpower… View