Self-observation: Journaling as a tool to cultivate self-awareness
Why do this – what are the benefits? Regard the personality type (that which you identify as you) as the horse you want to ride. i.e. as the rider, the more you know about your horse, the better you will be able to ride and master it. Some liken the personality to an automated response, […]
The emotional labour of leadership
Much of my work is centred on supporting those who exercise leadership to take up their roles in ways that inspire willing, rather than coerced followership. To this end, my work also has a focus on facilitating, for the leader, a deep sense of awareness of their character and emotional health and how this translates […]
Reframing vulnerability in organisational life, from liability to strength
The popular social researcher Dr Brene Brown exploded on social media when in 2014 she spoke about vulnerability – its messiness, its beauty and how necessary it is in forming the basis for authentic relationships and human connection. Her thinking stuck a chord with millions of people around the world including me. So much so […]
Self awareness and the Enneagram
Emotional Intelligence is the greatest predictor of success in the workplace, far outweighing technical capability. Why? Because smart leaders and team members truly understand that working with others effectively and making yourself easy to work with will reap real results for the team and the bottom line. Collective Possibilities uses the Enneagram to support leaders […]
Communicating with compassion
As you will most likely be aware, last year I completed my doctoral studies which focused on understanding how compassion and courage support leaders to become more effective. So, I would like to take the opportunity to share with you some of the things I discovered through my research that have application for all of us […]
Making Sense of Team Dynamics
Ever wondered why some teams are a pleasure to be a part of and others are a nightmare? Why some teams prevail and others fail? It always has something to do with team dynamics, the implicit and explicit ways in which teams communicate, deal with conflict, make decisions and get into action. The Integrative Enneagram Team […]
Be the Change
Change is an inevitable part of life and it happens whether we are ready or not! One thing I know for sure is that a range of messy emotions bubble to the surface for all of us in times of uncertainty. Having the time and space to name and normalise these emotions supports us to positively transition […]
Reflections
As 2018 comes to an end, the team at Collective Possibilities would like to wish our valued clients, supporters and your families, Peace, Joy and Prosperity. We hope that over the Christmas and new year period you take some time to relax and regenerate doing the things you enjoy with those you love. We look […]
Compassion, Courage and the “in-between” spaces of leadership
I am delighted to report that last month after 5 years of blood, sweat and tears (literally), well maybe not the blood part, I have been awarded my Professional Doctorate in Therapeutic Arts Practice. My research focused on Compassion, Courage and Leadership and this month, and in those following, I will share snippets of learning […]
Successful Facilitation
Welcome to the June newsletter! This month our focus is on Successful Facilitation – How do great facilitators make it look so easy? The definition of Facilitate is “To Make Easy” or “Ease A Process”. A primary motivation to channel the potential of an individual, team or organisation results in inspirational facilitation. Facilitation is our […]