What’s the connection between being ‘in the moment’ and winning?
What’s the connection between being ‘in the moment’ and winning? Here’s a wonderful quote from a sports winner, describing that feeling of being in the moment, the key to skilled improvisation. Yes, the feeling is elusive and usually fleeting, but we can increase of...
Are we getting more playful?
Are we getting more playful? There used to be a real divide between those who played computer games and those who didn’t. But, as this clipping reminds us, that barrier melted when games leapt onto our mobile phones. If we remained reluctant to say we played, we’d...
“Does this make me look fat?”
“Does this make me look fat?” We play an active part in constructing our identities, as this Observer article pointed out. We decide amongst us who counts as ‘fat’ or ‘thin’, and our decisions shift over time. There’s an...
Beware those classic Ted stories
Beware those classic Ted stories Stories are great. But beware those Tedx talks that construct enticing arguments on the shakiest of foundations. The personal story draws you in, and suddenly you find yourself tempted to agree with a load of nonsense. I see many...
How a conference organiser can strip a facilitator’s credibility with a single gesture
How a conference organiser can strip a facilitator’s credibility with a single gesture Most speakers (and I studied this during a recent lengthy conference, so it’s proper research) have trouble sticking to time. They tend to run over if allowed. Which may be mildly...Upcoming Events
Advanced Facilitation Masterclass
When
22 – 23 February 2018
Where
Central London – exact location to be confirmed.