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Next year is approaching, and honestly, I don’t quite know what 2026 is for yet. 2024 was six months overseas. 2025 was buying our dream home at the beach. And 2026? It might be expansion. It might be consolidation. Or somewhere in between. I’m sitting with that. If you’re also holding questions about your direction, focus, and energy, you’re in good company. We don’t always know the next move, but we can look back at what has worked for us before, the moments we followed som

This experience reminded me of something I often share in my work: energy used wisely accomplishes far more than force applied blindly. Just as in Aikido, pushing too hard creates friction. Stepping back, noticing resistance, and moving in harmony with what’s present whether it’s a horse, a project, or a team, creates flow, clarity, and sustainable results.

Lately I've been noticing how often the instinct to push through shows up - in work, in life, and even with horses.

Sometimes the biggest strategic planning breakthroughs aren’t about new strategies, they’re about alignment. Client Peace of Mind Foundation, with CEO Rebecca Mallett , their board, and management staff. Goals Improve alignment between board and management. Create a shared understanding of strategic priorities. Foster collaboration and open communication to increase productivity and engagement. Approach Facilitated a structured strategic planning session, combining exercises

Six months is a long time to be away from home. One of the things that has helped ease my occasional pangs of longing for home has been...

I have just finished an unbelievably 3-day seminar combining horsemanship with the principles of aikido to be more effective at both

I see sabbaticals as a learning adventure, a bit like a study tour but you stay for longer, you sink more deeply into a topic of...

I recently enjoyed a 12 hour, 40 minute podcast and I’m here to share some of the gems! Psychiatrist Dr Paul Conti spoke with Professor...

Do you enjoy moving around and working in new places, new settings? For some reason I love being able to visit new places, to get the...

Every morning for a week this August (2023), it was a pleasure to work with Amy Kennedy facilitating online with over 100 artists. I...

Online meetings are isolating, disconnecting and no one has their camera on. It doesn’t need to be this way! We can shape our online...