Last week’s Thought for the Week was about “Did Your Egg Come First?” and how eggs are symbolic of new beginnings and where you are on your own “Egg Journey”.

You can find all previous posts here in my blog

So, if eggs represent new life and rebirth, what represents continuity?

You will be familiar with the above symbol of continuity and infinity, but what symbolises continuity for YOU?

Once you are clear on where you’re going, what keeps you anchored on your path to make sure you get there?

• For some of us, it is about having a really good system to organise ourselves daily.

• Or sheer determination?

• For others, they may do this and at the same time they need accountability to keep them focussed on their path.

Whatever keeps you on your journey towards your goal, you will have learned works for you through trial and error.

But what if you struggle to stay on track?

Perhaps at work you have numerous distractions and struggle to stick to your daily plan?

Perhaps you’ve been trying to kick-start a business and it just hasn’t worked yet.

Perhaps you’ve just started a business but you’re already frustrated.

Or maybe you’ve wanted to hit that next level for years and haven’t been able to get there.

Personally, I plan each day on my calendar and build in a contingency for the unexpected. Also, I find that because I am so connected to my goal and where I want to get to, this just energises and motivates me to get there.

Regardless of your situation, getting motivated and on-track is all about taking the pressure off yourself and managing your energy.

And if you find your mind wandering, allowing yourself to get distracted and wondering if you’ll ever really make your mark, how about trying these tips:

1. Know that this is a temporary state. Don’t beat yourself up, all you need to know is that nothing is permanent and everything is ever-changing, even if it seems that they don’t. The universe is constantly moving, evolving, and changing, and so are you. So, know that there IS a light at the end of the tunnel, and every day, your goal is getting closer.

2. Remind yourself why you’re doing this. When you’ve been trying to make something happen for a while, you can start to lose sight of the end goal. And, instead of focusing on the reason you started this journey in the first place, you begin to focus on smaller, more immediate outcomes. E.g., you started the work you’re doing so you could eventually free up enough time to spend with your family. But you’ve been working for a long time and haven’t seen the results you’d expected or hoped for and your goal may have shifted from “be with my family” to “make my business work.” This has exactly the opposite effect than you originally intended. By shifting your priorities, now you’re probably spending less time with your family.

3. Believe in yourself – One of the best ways to stay strong in your belief in yourself is to keep track of your successes, even the small ones. When you’re feeling down on yourself, go back to the list of successes and review them. Remind yourself that you are capable and you can make this work.

4. Don’t hold back if you want to ask for help! Before things go too far, before you get lost and become totally demotivated, ask for help! This is always positive and never a sign of failure because it shows that you are making a choice and taking action.

Mere change is not growth. Growth is the synthesis of change and continuity, and where there is no continuity there is no growth.

-C.S. Lewis-

As always, I will leave you  with that thought!

I would like to invite you to book a Complimentary Consultation where you can explore where you are with continuity.

With best wishes.

Korinne 
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With Easter upon us, I have been thinking about eggs!

“Easter egg hunts are proof that children can find things when they really want.”

-Unknown-

Last week’s Thought for the Week was about “Getting Up vs Jumping Up and Seizing the Day!” and the difference for you between getting up in the morning and jumping out of bed because you can’t wait to get started!

[You can find all previous posts here in my blog.

So, whatever your religious beliefs are, eggs represent new life and rebirth and this ancient custom became part of Easter Celebrations. During the medieval period, eating eggs was forbidden during Lent (the 40 days before Easter). So, on Easter Sunday, tucking into an egg was a real treat!

The question of “what came first, the chicken or the egg?” has sparked countless arguments through the ages and such a tricky question because you need a chicken to lay an egg, but chickens come from eggs, leaving us with this infinite cycle that apparently has no clear starting point!

One thing for sure though is we can accept that eggs represent new life and new beginnings. So, if you could have a new beginning starting today…

• What would that be?
• What would that look like?
• Where would you be?
• Who would be around you?
• What would you be seeing around you?
• How would you be feeling?

And one more question …

Out of 100%, how much of that do you already have in your life?

And then – did you appreciate how much of that you already have?

When one door closes and another opens, it can bring a lot of promise with it. Yes, you might be nervous about whatever is to come, but it’s time to take stock on what you’re leaving behind and then look ahead to where you want to get to.

Take a moment to ponder and think about all the happy things you have experienced. Take stock of all lessons learned and think about how you can apply them to the new and exciting things to come.

Can your “egg” be symbolic of where you are on your journey towards where you want to be?

“Blossom by blossom the spring begins”

-Algernon Charles Swinburne-

[An English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic]

As always, I will leave you  with that thought!

My Easter Gift to you is a Complimentary Consultation where you can explore where you are on your Egg Journey.

I will also be opening up my next Communication Code Group Coaching Programme starting in June. So, watch this space for more details.

With best wishes.

Korinne 

Last week’s Thought for the Week was about “Living on Purpose” and knowing what your purpose is in life, your “raison d’?tre”.

[You can find previous posts here in my BLOG]

But what’s the difference for you between getting up in the morning and jumping out of bed because you can’t wait to get started?

Do you find that first piece of music or news you hear in the morning often stays with you for the day? I do! It’s great if you like that music or news but not so great if you don’t!

What we think of first thing in our day is profound and sets the tone for the entire day.

Therefore, it is so important that we do what we can to set the scene for the day we want to have and if we know what our overall purpose is in life, it will take a lot to push us off-track.

So, if we face a challenging moment and are able to think about our purpose at a second’s notice, this will keep us on track.

“A year from now you may wish you had started today.”

-Karen Lamb-

[Karen Lamb is the author of the biography “Thea Astley: Inventing Her Own Weather (UQP)”, shortlisted for six national literary awards, and co-winner of the 2016 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Non-Fiction. She teaches literature and communication in Sydney, Australia].

And if you do find yourself having a bad day …

“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.”

-Henry Ford-

If you find yourself saying; “but I’m just not a morning person!”

Here are a few Reasons to Get Up in The Morning. These are not in any particular order – they will all give your morning motivation a boost …

1. You have the freedom to choose to be positive and surround yourself with joy. So, start your day how you would like to start it – what kind of music / news would you like to hear first thing?
2. You have the opportunity to exercise and take care of your internal
   cellular life.
3. You have the opportunity to give yourself a gift and do the things that you enjoy and excite you: listen to music, read, practice yoga, meditate, be creative, enjoy nature, play golf, take a walk, a swim or a run.
4. You have multiple possibilities to learn something new.
5. You can improve your communication skills with your friends, partner and / or colleagues.

The minute you open your eyes in the morning, you become engaged in your day. And the race begins by acknowledging the many awesome reasons to jump up out of bed and start your day with purpose, intention, and joy.

“How would your life be different if…You stopped worrying about things you can’t control and started focusing on the things you can? Let today be the day…You free yourself from fruitless worry, seize the day and take effective action on things you can change.”

-Steve Maraboli-

 [Dr. Steve Maraboli is a life-changing Speaker, bestselling Author, and Behavioural Science Academic. His empowering and insightful words have been shared and published throughout the world in more than 25 languages].

As always, I will leave you  with that thought!

And why not Book a Complimentary Consultation where we can discuss ‘How you can live on purpose’. You can choose a slot HERE.

With best wishes and speak to you again soon!

Korinne 
P.S. Ask me about the next Communication Code Group Programme

Last week’s Thought for the Week, was about “Foundation in Adversity” and how it is the simplest things in life that often bring us the most comfort, especially in the toughest times.

You can find previous posts here in my blog.

When we see others suffering, it does affect us to varying degrees doesn’t it, either consciously or sub-consciously.

We humans are so resilient though and it’s amazing what we can overcome and what we can achieve if we really want to.

A couple of weeks back, I wrote about “Will to Take Action” and it is that deep-rooted desire within each of us that drives us forward.

The Japanese have a word for this that we don’t have in the English language; “Ikigai” …

Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means your “reason for being”.

‘Iki’ in Japanese means ‘life,’ and

‘gai’ describes value or worth.

Your ikigai is your life purpose or your bliss. It’s what brings you joy and inspires you to get out of bed every day.

You will know that the French have a similar word: “Raison D’être” meaning ‘a reason for being’ or ‘purpose’.

And it’s not just us as individuals that thrive with a clear purpose, it is companies too:

It’s only when companies are clear about their purpose, have clearly communicated it, and it is understood by the team that companies can achieve both unity of effort and distributed decision making.

-Marc Koehler- (Leading with Purpose)

And you will have heard of Simon Sinek’s book “Start with Why”

Case in point; when it comes to retirement, people can feel a little lost. They suddenly have an abundance of free time that needs to be filled with things that keep them feeling engaged in life.

• Whatever your situation is right now, what is your purpose in life, your reason for being?
• How would you sum it up in 3 or 4 words?
• On a scale of 1-10 (10 being high), how likely will your purpose make you want to jump out of bed each morning?

Why not download my FREE E-Book: “Living on Purpose – 7 Ways to Find Your Purpose and Live a More Fulfilling Life”

Understanding purpose is one thing, but recognising the importance of having purpose is another. Everybody has a unique purpose in their life, whether it be to help others, provide for family, or be free.

-Ben Gothard- (Achieve Greatness)

As always, I will leave you with that thought.

And I would love to help you get clarity on your purpose! So, I’m offering you a complimentary consultation where I will help you to really drill-down on your purpose – choose a slot HERE.

With best wishes.

Korinne 

P.S. Ask me about the next Communication Code Group Programme
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Last week’s Thought for the Week, was about “Will to Take Action” and how if we really want to do something, we’ll find a way. If we don’t, we’ll find an excuse. I hope you found that thought-provoking and I welcome any comments. [You can find previous posts here in my blog]

Sadly, with the terrible events happening in our World today, each of us is affected to different degrees and in different ways; directly or more sub-consciously. If you or your loved ones are directly impacted, my heart goes out to you. There are just no words or thoughts that would be adequate at this time.

For the rest of us. We feel helpless and look for things we can do, however small, to make a difference in some way. And it is heart-warming to see how people come together in the face of adversity.

So, I have been really soul-searching about the Thought for the Week this time and it came to me that, actually, it is the simplest things in life that often bring us the most comfort …

• Peace
• Freedom
• Safety
• Family
• Home
• Love
• Purpose
• Trust and Faith

Whatever your role is in life, high-flying, humble, “middle-of-the-road”, or however you see it, at least one or two of these will be foundation stones in your life. And these will have carried you through the hardest times.

“Your inner strength is your outer foundation”.

-Allan Rufus-

[Author, Speaker, Life Coach, NLP Coach in both Corporate and Personal Development]

It is remarkable to see the resilience and sheer strength of spirit amongst the people of Ukraine who are losing everything around them. An inspiration to us all.

“It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; it’s the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time!

-David Allan Coe-

[Singer / songwriter]

As always, I will leave you with that thought.

And why not book a complimentary consultation where we can discuss How You can Become a More Effective Communicator. You can choose a slot HERE.

With best wishes,

Korinne 

P.S. Ask me about the next Communication Code Group Programme

Last week’s Thought for the Week, was about “Feedback on Feedback”- I hope you found that useful and thought-provoking. It would be great to hear from you if you have any comments.

[You can find previous posts here in my blog.]

I shared how receiving great developmental feedback has been transformational for me and also for the people I work with who also use this model of feedback.

I delivered a one-day training course yesterday; “Effective and Assertive Communication” and demonstrated this feedback model with one of the participants who was feeling stuck with something. They were all surprised to witness how she became unstuck when she received Coaching using the feedback model I shared last week.

The week before, I wrote about “Self-Worth” and this came into play in this scenario to. This lady was able to recognise that within herself and how it had been holding her back since a life event six years before. She committed to herself to take the first step towards becoming unstuck and reaching her goal.

And this is the piece that is so often missing from feedback conversations. It is so inspiring when someone decides they are going to take action to achieve something. And then what happens?

• They actually go out and do it?
• They go back into their shell and procrastinate over it again?
• They continue to put it off?
• They find excuses as to why “it’s not the right time”?

So, what leads us to take action and be self-accountable? Because that’s what it really boils down to isn’t it!

And if we are emotionally attached to whatever it is we want to achieve, then we have the incentive and will to take action.

So, at the end of a conversation where someone decides they are going to take action, how can we support them?

Firstly, they have to have that emotional connection to their goal, it has to be something they want (not just to please someone else) and they have to have the WILL to move forward.

It’s like when someone decides to give up smoking. It won’t work unless they decide to quit, right? They have to have the will to follow through with it.

I use a Coaching model where “Will” is usually where we finish that session. I might ask that person something like;

“So, after considering what has been holding you back, you have decided to apply for that new role because it will challenge you. When will you complete the application?”

They may say something like: “Well, I will try to do it this evening” [Try?]

So, I may then ask something like; “On a scale of 1-10 (10 being high) how committed are you to do it this evening?”

They may say something like; “ I guess an 8”

To which I would reply;

“What would make it a 10, so you know that this is what you are going to do when you get home?”

This is where they realise how likely they are to do that when they get home.

And that’s what it’s all about – them knowing how much they want this and how much will they have to follow through.

And if this applies to you, you know what to do!

“If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.”

-Jim Rohn-

ENTREPRENEUR, AUTHOR, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

As always, I will leave you with that thought.

And why not book a complimentary consultation where we can discuss how you can become a more effective communicator. You can choose a slot HERE.

With best wishes for your success!

Korinne 

Korinne Le Page
Thrive Coaching & Training
P.S. Ask me about the next Communication Code Group Programme

Last week’s Thought for the Week, was about “A Curious Case of Self-Worth” and I hope you found that stimulating. You can find previous posts here in my blog.

I shared how I discovered that self-worth is the foundation stone to our well-being and, until we truly value ourselves and our worth, personal development can be a real challenge. This may seem really obvious, but not always.

Last week was the closing session of The Communication Code Group Coaching Programme and, when talking about their key takeaways, all participants said how they communicate is all based on how they see and value themselves. I always feel so privileged on these programmes to witness the participants’ transformation week-by-week.

And I always ask for feed back on my programmes because I have learned that this is always transformational.

I used to feel quite fearful when I knew someone was going to give me feedback!

Until I started to receive feedback in a way that was transformative, rather than detrimental. So, now I enjoy receiving and seeing feedback that is given with a positive intention to help others build confidence and grow.

Can you remember a time when you had some rubbish feedback that left you feeling totally demotivated and unappreciated?

“What is the shortest word in the English language that contains the letters: a b c d e f? Answer: feedback. Don’t forget that feedback is one of the essential elements of good communication.”
-Anonymous-

What’s your experience of feedback?

You may well be familiar with this Feedback Model that I’m about to share with you, or you may not. Either way, I hope that you will find it useful and please feel free to share this. Whilst this model is used in a Corporate situation, it will work for business owners and anywhere feedback is given.

To make it easier, I am going to first write an example of some feedback. Let’s assume that Jane is having a review with her line manager, John  …

John:    Hi Jane, come in, how are you today? 

Jane:    I’m well thanks John, how are you?

John:    I’m well too thanks Jane. So, how are things going for you in your role? 

Jane:    OK, I think! You tell me! 

John:    I will. First though, I’m interested to hear how it’s going for you. What do you think is going well? 

Jane:    Well, I suppose I have met my KPI’s and I am enjoying the role. 

John:    Yes you have achieved your KPI’s. Well done Jane. I really like the way you have approached your tasks and have built good relationships with the team and key stakeholders. What else is going well for you? 

Jane:    Well, I guess I find it easier to say what I’m not doing well rather than what I am doing well! Hmmm, well I was really pleased to receive those thank you letters from clients, and I do get on well with people. 

John:    Yes, I felt quite proud when you received those letters and I have noticed how well you get on with people. Could I also tell you what I like about the way you work? 

Jane:    Yes 

John:    I really like your approach when dealing with complaints and the way you listen to people, ask questions about the issue, summarise to check your understanding and show them you have understood. I think this gets them on side and makes it easier to move forward to finding a solution. 

Jane:    Thank you! 

John:    What do you find more challenging in your role? 

Jane:    Well, complaints can be challenging and it’s not always easy to listen when they are shouting. 

John:    OK, so what I have noticed is that you do listen and calm them down. And I haven’t received any complaints on your work Jane. 

Jane:    That’s good to hear. 

John:    What else do you find challenging? 

Jane:    Well, I have to say that I don’t enjoy taking minutes in team meetings and find it challenging writing them up afterwards. 

John:    I’m glad you told me you find that challenging. If we had someone else who could do it and enjoyed it that would be the ideal. However, we don’t. So, what would make that work better? 

Jane:    Well, I appreciate that we can’t record meetings for confidentiality reasons otherwise that would help. I don’t know really. 

John:    What have you already tried? 

Jane:    I have tried making shorter notes but then when I read them back to type them up, I can’t always remember what was being said. 

John:    What else have you tried?  

Jane:    I don’t know what else to try to be honest. 

John:    Could I make a suggestion? 

Jane:    Yes please! 

John:    Well, I believe we have an approved transcribing app that you could use to help you. I know that Bob in HR knows more about it, so you could ask him. 

Jane:    Really? That would be great. I’m going to go and ask Bob right after our meeting! Thanks John. 

John:    It’s a pleasure Jane and I hope that helps so minute-taking gets easier! Is there anything else you’re struggling with Jane? 

Jane:    I made a mistake the other day on that report didn’t I! 

John:    Yes you did and you dealt with it. So, what would you do differently next time? 

Jane:    I am going to create a template for this kind of report with a table for stats. Then I’ll put the stats in first then use “four eyes” and get someone to check the figures! Then I’ll finish the report. 

John:    That sounds like a good plan! I like that solution, let me know how it goes. Is there anything else you’d like to discuss today Jane before we close? 

Jane:    No, that’s it! I have to say that I actually enjoyed this meeting, I was nervous at the beginning, but feel much better. 

John:    Well, know that you’re doing a great job Jane. Thank you for all you’re doing and you come and see me any time you need to. 

Jane:    Thank you.

So, who was giving the feedback?

Yes, Jane pretty much gave her own feedback there.

So, what goes wrong in feedback sessions then?

1. If we don’t spend enough time first asking the other person about their perspective, we are in danger of making assumptions about what they already know / don’t know and this is the most demotivating thing we can do.
2. When we have to give feedback, so often people start with negative stuff right away, or just brush over the positive stuff. As a result, the other person will feel deflated and possibly quite defensive. We are all human after all.
3. In reality, we all know how we are doing, whether we admit it or not. So, if you build trust by asking what the other person thinks about their performance, listen to them and put yourself in their shoes for a moment. Also, by asking them how they think they are doing and what they have already tried, we won’t make the mistake of jumping in there and assuming they haven’t already tried to work it out themselves.

So, when we are always looking for a Win-Win, then of course everybody wins.

So, my first experience of real developmental feedback was over 30 years ago and it has stayed with me throughout my career and running a business and when I have used this model, it works every time because it builds on that foundation of self-worth in everyone.

Tom Rath is an author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being and here is one of his well-known quotes:

“Employees who report receiving recognition and praise within the last seven days show increased productivity, get higher scores from customers, and have better safety records. They’re just more engaged at work.”
-Tom Rath-

As always, I will leave you with that thought.

Receive this Free Empowering Blueprint now: 5 Ways to Be Seen, Connect and Have Impact Starting Now

And why not book a complimentary consultation where we can discuss how you can value who you truly are, how to have great feedback sessions and make sure you receive constructive feedback. You can choose a slot HERE.

With best wishes for your success!

Korinne 

Korinne Le Page
P.S. Ask me about the next Communication Code Group Programme
www.CommunicationCode.co.uk

So, last week’s Thought for the Week, was about “What have Expectations Got to do with Anything?” and I hope you found that thought-provoking! [You can find previous posts here in my blog.

I shared how I used to be more of a “people-pleaser” until I realised my true worth. And so many people I work with struggle with this for various reasons.

I discovered that self-worth is the foundation stone to our well-being and, until we truly value ourselves and our worth, personal development can be a real challenge.

Why?

Well, for example; imagine that somebody wants to learn to be more assertive. Until they appreciate their self-worth, it will be a strain for them to be assertive. This is because self-doubt will probably show through, so they have less authority than if they know their own worth and can stand up for what they believe – authentically.

“No-one can make you feel inferior without your consent”

-Eleanor Roosevelt-

Yes, we can learn useful tips and techniques. At the same time, we can struggle to use them if we are plagued with self-doubt.

I also mentioned last week that the participants who are on the current Communication Code Group Coaching Programme with me are realising their transformations and that the changes they want from their lives are in sight. In fact, last night, some shared that what they have learned so far is now becoming more automatic because they have realised their self-worth.

Once we realise this one reality, everything changes for the better.

We become more self-aware, confident, and less reliant on others for our happiness, satisfaction and self-worth.

Life is just better when we are confident and live each day being true to ourselves. 

“Sometimes the hardest part of the journey is believing you’re worth the trip.”
-Glenn Beck-

As always, I will leave you with that thought.

And why not book a complimentary consultation where we can discuss how you can value who you truly are. You can choose a slot HERE

Receive this Free Empowering Blueprint now: 5 Ways to Be Seen, Connect and Have Impact Starting Now

With best wishes for your success!

Korinne

P.S. Ask me about the next Communication Code Group Programme

www.CommunicationCode.co.uk

So, last week’s Thought for the Week, was about “Authenticity and Best Kept Secrets” and I hope you found that thought-provoking! [You can find previous posts below].

Being comfortable with, and being who we truly are,  is something people have either mastered or they really struggle with. I used to be more of a “people-pleaser” until I realised my true worth and that people actually wanted to hear what I really thought about things!

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are!

“Brene Brown-

I said to participants yesterday on The Communication Code Group Coaching Programme with me that I am very humbled by their progress and privileged to be able to facilitate and be part of their transformations because they are becoming who they really are.

They are experimenting and at times feel they are taking risks. And I recognise that they are doing the hard work in between our sessions and that’s why they are seeing the progress they are making week-by-week.

And another real light-bulb moment is when we learn about EXPECTATIONS.

We can set ourselves up for disappointment over and over again because of our expectations of others. Because we have certain values and beliefs, we could automatically expect others to have the same and behave accordingly.

Then when people find they don’t, they are disappointed, or might even blame the other person because of our own expectations!

“People can’t live up to the expectations they don’t know have been set for them”

-Rory Vaden-

Once we realise that our expectations are built around people and things external to us, everything changes. We become more self-aware, confident, and less reliant on others for our happiness, satisfaction and self-worth.

We don’t need others to validate us! If we always look to others to confirm that we’re doing the right thing, are a good person etc., who is really in control of our lives?

We are in the driving seat of our own life and that’s how it should be. We want to be who we really are, live by our own values, be around other like-minded people and live our lives authentically.

“When you are authentic, you create a certain energy, people want to be around you because you are unique”.

-Andie MacDowell-

As always, I will leave you with that thought.

Download this Empowering Blueprint: 5 Ways to Be Seen, Connect and have Impact Starting Now 

With best wishes for your success!

Korinne

P.S. I invite you to book a completely complimentary Coaching Session HERE

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Last week’s Thought for the Week, was about “Vulnerability is a Powerful Tool” and how showing vulnerability is actually showing strength.

[You can find previous posts here in my blog].

Last Thursday, I gave a talk to a group of unemployed people about careers. This was a mixed group and some were interactive and some less so. But they had all come on this course with a common aim – to try and find a job that would spark an interest for them.

When we meet someone for the first time, we make up our minds about them within the first 15 seconds, on the basis of their age, gender, accent, hairstyle, clothing etc. Then, having decided who they are, we make up this whole story about who we think they are, and how they will behave.

So, I asked each individual within this group about their interests and they were surprised because they thought they would just sit there and I’d talk “at” them for an hour or so. Not so, that’s not my style!

And we had a chat about what kind of things spark their interest.

Then I told them about my career journey. I told them how I left school at 16, yes I got 7 O’ Levels and I didn’t stay on for A’ Levels, or go on to Uni to get a Masters Degree. I did further professional education later on after I found out where my interests lay.

They were all surprised and one lady in the group said; ”Never judge a book by its cover hey!”

“There are no secrets better kept than the secrets that everybody guesses”

-George Bernard-Shaw-

As we humans tend to do, we make assumptions about people when we first meet them, and they did think that I was some kind of “posh bird” that had been to Uni!

And that’s OK! What felt good though was the fact that I really enjoyed our conversation because it was REAL.

How often are we able to have real, open conversations with people we don’t know?

I was able to show my vulnerability and be authentic about who I am and they really appreciated it.

So, I hope this ignited a spark in them that it’s OK to be yourself and to be aware of how we judge people and situations without first finding out more.

Showing vulnerability is living life authentically …

What do you hear when I say “Living an Authentic Life”?

What does that mean to you?

Such as:-

• Living by your deepest values?
• Speaking and acting your truth?
• Being true to yourself?
• Telling the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable?
• Living your life according to what your intentions are, moment-by-moment?
• Taking responsibility in relationships without blaming the other person?
• To remain vulnerable and transparent, even when you feel you will be misunderstood, or criticised somewhat?
• To live authentically so you never have those moments when it just doesn’t feel right?
• There is no trace of artificiality, that person is just being who they are?
• Lack of fragmentation so the various parts of yourself are communicating with one another and the barriers are gone?
• Knowing when you don’t know what you are feeling (there is no pressure to be something)?

Communication isn’t just affected by identities. It is also affected by difference – for example, by age, ethnicity/’race’, culture and one of the things which we do all the time is to work from stereotypes or ‘typification’.

So, by being vulnerable and authentic, we immediately build a much clearer story about who we are and build rapport with others so much more easily. And this immediately overcomes so many potential misunderstandings and conflicts.

“My disorder thrives in isolation – my recovery grows in authentic communication”

-Christina Sophia Pearson-

As always, I will leave that with that thought.

With best wishes for your success!

Korinne

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