Category Archives: Life Skills

Winning on Life’s Track

Those who watched the 200m Men’s race in Gold Coast 2018 (Commonwealth Games) saw agony and ecstasy play out in a few seconds. Coming down the track, we saw Jereem Richards accelerate next to UK contender, Zharnel Hughes. Just near … Continue reading

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Don’t have enough time for your blog?

Legend says that lack of time is the number one cause for headaches. So if you’re feeling this pressure too, rest assured that you’re not alone. But lack of time does not have to be an excuse for a lack … Continue reading

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What Different Student Behavior May be telling us

Just recently I had an encounter with a 14 year old special needs student who opted to spend the first 15 minutes of classroom time sulking through a project which he seemed to have no interest in.  After several attempts … Continue reading

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ORIGINALS … & how non conformists move the world

    Considered one of this generation’s most ‘provocative thought leaders’, Adam Grant explores how individuals with great ideas get ‘discovered’, their own human foibles (like you and me)  and their persistence to act anyway! In pointing out some flaws … Continue reading

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Finding mutual pathways for a Multi Gen workplace

Just recently I had the opportunity to volunteer at a large non-profit agency in Atlanta where a diverse team of employees came together (at short notice) to rescue parrots that were in a state of neglect by a pet lover … Continue reading

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If Your Life Is A Story, How Do You Make Sure It Has A Happy Ending?

If Your Life Is A Story, How Do You Make Sure It Has A Happy Ending?.

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Marriage of Learner Interface Design and Coaching!

One of the principles in learner interface design (LID) I was reading about recently is called CEO: Connect, Empower and Orchestrate which I think can also be a useful way to describe coaching. One of the most powerful things any … Continue reading

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Reading between the Lines …the life of a tutor

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For the Traveller

      Journey A journey can become a sacred thing: Make sure, before you go, To take the time To bless your going forth, To free your heart of ballast So that the compass of your soul Might direct … Continue reading

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