Graduating to Self-Mastery Taking Complete Responsibility for Everything You Attract and Experience – To take a quantum leap forward and move into Self-Mastery, imagine yourself gently rising above the apex of the highly emotional, trauma/drama dysfunctional positions on the triangle. … Read More
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Fear of Public Speaking – Overview of your Pre-Speech Routine
Public Speaking – Your Pre-Speech Routine by Michael Carthy How do you set yourself up to do some clear, effective and enjoyable public speaking? What do successful people do to speak naturally and authentically? Practicing is key for great public … Read More
The Paradox of Perfection #4
Time for a Philosophical Change: Since perfectionists base their self worth on their ability to achieve unrelenting standards, they tend to work extremely hard to achieve these standards. Perfectionists often perceive this as highly beneficial. They may argue that by … Read More
Feel the Fear and do it anyway – right?!
Feel the Fear and do it anyway – that’s what they say! The premise is simple, when we understand that fear is omnipresent and it is more prevalent on unfamiliar ground, then we could decide to jump in the deep … Read More
“So, I had the weirdest dream last night” – How we evolved to dream
How often does your partner, or colleague, or child start their morning conversation off like this? “Ooh god, I had the craziest dreams last night, wow!” When you engage and ask them about it, normally they reply with something along … Read More
The Art of Choice #9
The Art of Choice starts to evolve Helpers, people who initially appear to be so caring and self-sacrificing, are often dysfunctional. This is especially true if they are playing the role of Helper in an attempt to feel good about … Read More
The Art of Choice #8
Transcending The Victim-Helper-Offender Triangle aka The Drama Triangle Understanding the game is the foundation of the Art of Choice. The Victim-Helper-Offender Triangle is a psychological model for explaining specific co-dependent, destructive inter-action patterns, which negatively impact our lives. Each position … Read More
Michael Carthy – truly share a moment with the people that matter…
http://youtu.be/VeN1JESI3pI The importance of special shared moments and true connection We spend so much of our day searching, persuading, convincing, giving and receiving – like single-minded robots we are only interesting in completing the transactions we have started, and quickly. … Read More
Walking east London #2
Things that are meditative – walking, playing and mindfulness. Put them together and my next section is born. I love to walk and explore! Most of us walk quickly and with purpose, to work, on our break, to the bank … Read More
Fear of Public Speaking – Power Posture
Power Posture: part 2 of your Pre-Speech Routine for fear of public speaking. How you use your body in what can be termed a pressure situation could make the difference between Assertive/Confident or Shut down/Out of Control. Baring in mind … Read More
The Art of Choice #7
Would you rather be the chess player – the master of choice or JUST a chess piece on the board of life? When we’re at the centre of our universe – making self promoting choices and designing our reality – … Read More
Fight or Flight response – friend or foe?
http://youtu.be/fDVE2sZVKaY This omnipresent emotional response is universally shared by everyone in one way or another. You can learn how to harness this useful resource by simply using your imagination in a more meaningful way. Listen and follow the principles of … Read More
Cultural Provocateur – whats it all about then?
“Your mission is not to sedate, but to awaken, to disturb, to communicate, to command, to instigate, and even to provoke.” These are the words of George Lois, a hero of mine. Not only a remarkable business man, ad man … Read More
Fear of Public Speaking – Breathing
Breathing: part 1 of your Pre-Speech Routine for fear of public speaking. Are you controlled by your breath or are you controlling your breathing? We can consciously and mindfully breath, we can be present when we breath – this allows … Read More
Fear of Public Speaking – Power Voice
Power Voice: part 3 of your Pre-Speech Routine for fear of public speaking. How can we use the power of our voice to add gravitas to the overall communication? Watch this video for a couple of examples of this…..then practice!