Conscious Conversation Archives

Improvisation and organisational change: How to lead with flexibility and possibility in response to rapid change

Improvisation has a bad reputation and I’m on a mission to change that. One mention of the word in workshops and people start to shuffle towards the door, fearing that I’m going to force them onto the ‘stage’ to do something embarrassing. Which is...

Conscious communication in the digital age

Part 2: In defence of daydreaming… (Click here to read Part 1: Let’s talk about texts baby) I’m waiting in line for a coffee and I’ve already whipped out my smartphone- scanning, swiping and sending- simply to fill time. Or perhaps I should say to save time...

Conscious communication and your digital device

Part 1: Let’s talk about texts baby… Technological advancements have completely transformed the working world: the pace is faster, the stakes are higher and we are no longer limited by continents, cultures or time zones. Our digital devices save time, money and offer...

Fearless and Foolish: Three reasons to be an April Fool this month

Many of us are terrified of appearing foolish in public. We might be mocked, humiliated, laughed at or perhaps even alienated from the group, team or tribe. But what if there were very good reasons to play the fool? What if we are missing out on opportunities to be...

Back to the beginning…

Beginnings are often associated with birth, January 1st, introductions and first dates. Yet each and every moment is, in itself, a beginning. We just aren’t always aware of these beginnings because they blend into the backdrop of our everyday lives. Just like...