“The enemy is not lack of preparation; it’s not the difficulty of the project or the state of the marketplace or the emptiness of our bank account. The enemy is Resistance.” Steven Pressfield “Whatever you resist, persists.” These profound words echoed through a recent conversation I had and they struck a chord. It reminded me […]
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Desmond Tutu Today, the 5th of February, is a relatively new national holiday in Ireland and it was chosen to coincide with the celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde (Irish/gaelic), otherwise known as St. Brigid’s Day. This day, the only holiday […]
“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” Buddha “I won’t hit target in Q1 but the rest of the year should be fine.” This surprising statement came from two unexpected sources last week. Curiosity led me to ask, “Why do you say that?” Their responses were similar and echoed a common sentiment in […]
“Success is not in what you have, but who you are.” Bo Bennett “I’m just not feeling what I thought I’d feel.” I’ve heard versions of this line from clients over the years. It usually comes AFTER they’ve achieved some significant goal like a major contract, a big promotion or the sale of a business. […]
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer “I’m pretty clear on the formula that works for me, Shane.” These words, shared by someone close to me, echo the truth that each of us crafts our […]
“My highest self is probably on a beach sipping a mocktail, wondering why I’m not there yet.” I’ve likely expressed this sentiment before—I’m not a big fan of New Year’s Resolutions. However, I do appreciate the symbolic turning of the calendar as an opportunity for an ‘inner refresh/reset’. One question I find intriguing during this […]
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” – Carl Jung ‘What will make this year a great one?’ I’ve asked myself this question often and for a long time I was focused solely on the achievement side of things. More […]
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is error, truth; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; And where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so […]
“Sometimes we have to disconnect from what doesn’t matter, to really connect to what matters most.” Last week, at an event I was speaking at, I decided to kick off with a slightly unusual request. I asked the fifty leaders present to consider putting their phones on airplane mode – not silent, not on “do […]
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” – Nido Qubein In my book, The Inner CEO, I delve into the profound impact your inner voice has on every facet of your world — your career, business, relationships, health, and overall peace of mind. Loosening its grip on […]
