Mar 7, 2021Member-onlyReconditioning RequiredHow to rethink your response to technology creep — Are you one of Pavlov’s dogs? In an average day, about 10 different sounds might come from my phone. There are different ringtones for different people, and message alerts from multiple platforms. …Technology2 min readTechnology2 min read
Oct 31, 2020Member-onlyThe Google Sheet Made Me Do ItHow I went from ONE day to EVERY day — As a long-time reader of Seth’s blog the fire to write — and publish — daily was kindled many years ago. It is a theme that reoccurs in both his blog posts and in each of the Akimbo programs I have taken part in over the last few years. My…Practice4 min readPractice4 min read
Oct 30, 2020Member-onlyRites of PassageAn opportunity for change — My 13 year old son has just returned from a 5 day school camp. He’s been out bush, as we say, here in Australia. Their camp site an outback station converted into a tourist centre and facility for school groups, like my son’s. …5 min read5 min read
Published inDrip by Drip·Jul 31, 2020Member-onlyDrip 197: ProcrastinationProcrastination is like a sporting match. It doesn’t matter which sport you are playing, there are often times when it takes you longer to get into the game. If it’s a game played in halves, you might find yourself at the break lamenting your performance. Maybe you made a good…Mindset2 min readMindset2 min read
Published inDrip by Drip·Jul 31, 2020Member-onlyDrip 196: We vs IHave you ever suffered l’esprit de l’escalier in the workplace? What’s that? I hear you ask. It describes that situation when your witty, or intelligent, response comes to you too late. The “oh, I should have / could have said that” feeling. …Making Change Happen1 min readMaking Change Happen1 min read
Published inDrip by Drip·Jul 31, 2020Member-onlyDrip 195: Messy MiddleHelp! I’m stuck in the messy middle. It’s a cry I’ve heard many times, usually in the shape of words such as “this is never going to work” or “everyone has given up” or “I’ve hit the wall” and so on. So much of the conversation on change is about…Workplace Change1 min readWorkplace Change1 min read
Published inDrip by Drip·Jul 31, 2020Member-onlyDrip 194: Elastic BandsChanging habits can be a bit like stretching an elastic band. When the elastic band of change is stretched taut — like a sling shot — what will happen? Stretch it too far, of course, and it might break. If your front hand lets go, the band too easily retracts…Self Care2 min readSelf Care2 min read
Published inDrip by Drip·Jul 31, 2020Member-onlyDrip 193: Little by LittleLittle by little, a little becomes a lot.Time Management1 min readTime Management1 min read
Published inDrip by Drip·Jul 31, 2020Member-onlyDrip 192: SharingSharing is caring.Together Is Better1 min readTogether Is Better1 min read
Published inDrip by Drip·Jul 31, 2020Member-onlyDrip 191: Marking TimeAre you one for marking time? We often celebrate and recognise big days — birthdays, anniversaries, winning a big project, and the like.Workplace Culture1 min readWorkplace Culture1 min read