The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – movement. Movement offers us joy, identity, belonging & hope. It puts us in beautiful places, whether that’s outdoors in nature or in an environment that challenges us. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the live you have imagined” – Henry Thoreau. Movement is the essence of life.

An eloquent expression of movement & dance in hundreds of breathtaking photographs of more than 70 dancers. The Art of Movement is exquisitely designed. Beautifully captures the flow, balance, harmony, energy & grace of the most accomplished dancers in the world. Artists from all walks of life passionately defining dance, frozen in time in the most incredible poses. Accompanying the photographs are intimate & inspiring words from the dancers, choreographers & creative directors on what dance truly means to them. Incredible.

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – movement. Movement offers us joy, identity, belonging & hope. It puts us in beautiful places, whether that’s outdoors in nature or in an environment that challenges us. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the live you have imagined” – Henry Thoreau. Movement is the essence of life.

It takes a lot of vulnerability, creativity & courage to fully embrace the moment, to move fearlessly, gracefully & meaningfully. There is more inspiration in discovery, more passion in invention, more beauty in belief, for in movement there is life. The least of movement is of great importance to all nature & our environment. The entire ocean is impacted by a pebble. “All that is important is this one moment, in movement. Make the moment incredibly wonderful, vital & worth living.”

From Aristotle & Virginia Woolf to Einstein & Steve Jobs, creatives have known the power of moving to help elicit new ideas & innovations. “We see in order to move, we move in order to see” – William Gibson. Action, an inch of movement brings us closer to our dreams than a mile of intention. The only constant in life is movement.

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – solitude. Solitude is a choice to use that time either for reflection, relaxation, self-compassion or self-love. Sufficient solitude helps us get more creative & live a more mindful life. Solitude is an enriching experience, holds profound peace & beauty that reveals itself when we embrace the quiet moments to delve deep into our inner world.

I wandered lonely as a cloud,

That floats on high o’er vales and hills,

When all at once I saw a crowd,

A host, of golden daffodils.

Beside the lake, beneath the trees,

Fluttering and dancing in the breeze,

Continuous as the stars that shine,

And twinkle on the milky way.

They stretched in never-ending line,

Along the margin of a bay,

Ten thousand saw I at a glance,

Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced, but they,

Out-did the sparkling waves in glee,

A poet could not but be gay,

In such a jocund company.

I gazed and gazed but little thought,

What wealth the show to me had brought?

For oft, when on my couch I lie,

In vacant or in pensive mood,

They flash upon that inward eye,

Which is the bliss of solitude.

And then my heart with pleasure fills,

And dances with the daffodils!

——William Wordsworth

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – solitude. Solitude is a choice to use that time either for reflection, relaxation, self-compassion or self-love. Sufficient solitude helps us get more creative & live a more mindful life. Solitude is an enriching experience, holds profound peace & beauty that reveals itself when we embrace the quiet moments to delve deep into our inner world.

The Art Of Solitude: Selected Writings. Shares a myriad of ways in which people throughout history have understood their experiences of solitude or have counselled others to the benefit of occasional solitude. Contains beautiful poetry, essays, autobiographical pieces & short stories from writers like Virginia Woolf, Edgar Allen Poe, Emily Dickinson & Ralph Waldo Emerson.

These diverse works help us learn how to think in freedom, how to enjoy a profound inner life & how best to cope with the fact that, as the novelist Joseph Conrad put it, we live, as we dream alone. Above all, they show how we might truly connect with ourselves & in the process, how we can meaningfully connect with those around us, including the earth itself. Solitude is always focused both inwards & outwards, towards the self & towards our world. Motivational.

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – solitude. Solitude is a choice to use that time either for reflection, relaxation, self-compassion or self-love. Sufficient solitude helps us get more creative & live a more mindful life. Solitude is an enriching experience, holds profound peace & beauty that reveals itself when we embrace the quiet moments to delve deep into our inner world.

Read Silence: In The Age Of Noise. Norwegian explorer, Erling Kagge spent fifty days walking solo across Antarctica, becoming the first person to reach the South Pole alone, accompanied only by a radio whose batteries he had removed before setting out. Astonishing & transformative, Kagge explores the silence around us, the silence within us & the silence we must create. By recounting his own experiences in solitude, discussing similar observations of poets, artists & other explorers, Kagge shares why silence & solitude is essential to our sanity & happiness, how it can open doors to wonder, clarity, creativity & gratitude. Inspiring.

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – solitude. Solitude is a choice to use that time either for reflection, relaxation, self-compassion or self-love. Sufficient solitude helps us get more creative & live a more mindful life. Solitude is an enriching experience, holds profound peace & beauty that reveals itself when we embrace the quiet moments to delve deep into our inner world.

“If you are never alone, you cannot know yourself” – Paulo Coelho. Solitude is not a synonym for loneliness. Rather, it is the act of being alone accompanied only by ourself. This space can be full of inspiration, imagination, magic & mystery. When was the last time we truly allowed ourself to sit with our thoughts & feel our emotions? Solitude puts everything into perspective. A precious time to be who we really are. Solitude enhances our critical thinking skills, creativity, self-awareness, strength & reduces stress. Knowing how to belong to ourself is an art, a blessing.

“Man is at one & the same time, a solitary being & a social being. As a solitary being, he attempts to protect his own existence, to satisfy his personal desires, to build resilience & develop his intuitive abilities. As a social being, he seeks to gain the recognition & affection of fellow humans, to share in their pleasures & to comfort them in their sorrows” – Albert Einstein. Solitude is the soul’s holiday, an opportunity to stop doing, to surprise & delight ourselves. “Alone time is when I distance myself from the voices of the world, so I can hear my own” – Oprah Winfrey.

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – storytelling. Storytelling is an interactive art, a cultural practice of sharing narratives in an oral, written or visual form, used for entertainment or cultural preservation, to convey messages or emotions. Storytelling is the most powerful way to put new ideas & innovations into our world.

Research confirms that stories have an unparalleled power to break down walls, build trust & influence our world. More than facts or data alone, stories are fundamental to capturing & expressing our ideas, imagination or beliefs to get the results we want. The right story can help us nail a job interview, close a sale, strengthen relationships, rally a team, align people with a strategy, raise a toast or deliver a eulogy.

Unleash The Power Of Storytelling offers simple step-by-step instructions for finding, shaping & telling powerful stories. We learn about the essential ingredients for a heartfelt story. Taking a fun, no nonsense approach, Unleash The Power Of Storytelling shares the hard science behind why stories work, a simple three part structure for telling any story, the role of emotion in fuelling great stories, how to cut the clutter to focus on our story, where to find great stories with tips for delivering them in the most effective & empathetic way possible. Incredibly insightful.

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – storytelling. Storytelling is an interactive art, a cultural practice of sharing narratives in an oral, written or visual form, used for entertainment or cultural preservation, to convey messages or emotions. Storytelling is the most powerful way to put new ideas & innovations into our world.

How did a t-shirt vendor become television’s most successful producer? How did an entrepreneur who started in a garage create the most iconic product launches in history? How did a human rights attorney earn TED’s longest standing ovation? They all told brilliant stories. 

In The Storyteller’s Secret, author Carmine Gallo reveals the key to telling powerful stories that inspire, motivate, educate, build brands, launch movements & change lives. The proof lies in the success stories of 50 icons, leaders & legends featured in The Storyteller’s Secret. A story is our most valuable asset & our competitive advantage. 

In The Storyteller’s Secret, Gallo explains why our brain is hardwired to love stories, how the latest science can help us craft a persuasive narrative that wins hearts & minds. The art of storytelling is used to drive meaningful conversations & transformation. Since we are witnessing the most change our civilisation has ever known, whole-hearted stories can radically impact our business, our life & the lives of those we reach. Ideas & innovations that instantly catch on are always wrapped in a story.

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – storytelling. Storytelling is an interactive art, a cultural practice of sharing narratives in an oral, written or visual form, used for entertainment or cultural preservation, to convey messages or emotions. Storytelling is the most powerful way to put new ideas & innovations into our world.

Reading about memorable storytelling. We all crave connection, it’s what makes us human. One of the most powerful ways to connect with others is through storytelling, conveyed through spoken word, written text, film, music, theatre or dance. A good story resonates across time, cultures, gender, age or audiences, making people feel seen, understood & inspired. Inside each one of us is a natural born storyteller. Authors do not choose a story to write, the story chooses them!

What makes a good storyteller? We live in a network of incredible stories, all around us. While some of us naturally excel at telling stories, for others it takes practice. Whether through writing, presentation or social media, there are countless ways to tell a unique story. But, at its core, great storytelling is about creating precious moments that listeners can relate to, making them feel heard & engaged. Great storytellers possess intuitive clarity & simplicity in expression. Some of the best leaders have one thing in common – they are great storytellers. Through their own stories they build trust & influence.

A great storyteller brings high levels of enthusiasm, passion & energy, which captivates & invigorates. Their confidence is contagious, making the story more compelling & relatable. They effectively use their voice, body language or expressions to enhance their storytelling. They’re not just speakers but also attentive listeners, tuning into their audience’s reactions. Storytellers often pose intriguing questions, invite audience participation or tailor the story dynamically to align with the interests & sentiments of their listeners.

By showcasing characters who overcame adversity or individuals who have achieved great things, storytellers stimulate us to reflect on our own potential & personal journey. Authenticity is a hallmark of great storytellers. They whole-heartedly share their experiences & emotions, making themselves quite vulnerable. This vulnerability helps to humanise the storyteller, fostering a deeper connection & enhancing the emotional reach of the story.

They possess a creative, playful & spontaneous flair that allows them to invent or imagine stories in ways that are truly original. Creativity, compassion & empathy allows them to express the emotions of the characters in the story & connect compassionately. There is no greater power than a heart felt story. Stories are a beautiful gift to our world.

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The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – leadership. Great leadership is inspiring others, setting a clear direction & empowering people to achieve their full potential. Leadership is the capacity to translate vision & learning into reality. “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way & shows the way” – John Maxwell 

Lead with Your Heart. Award-winning author & celebrated neurosurgeon Allan J. Hamilton combines his understanding of the human brain with 30 years of experience training horses to offer wisdom on universal themes like leadership, team spirit, motivation, compassion, creativity, empathy & humility. Over 100 beautiful, thoughtful essays that treat working with horses as a metaphor for personal, professional & spiritual growth. Amazing analogies & incredible insights. Working with horses can be an amazing adventure, a transformative experience.

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