Foundational Writings
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The Foundational Writings bring together the articles that shaped my work on identity, self-leadership, purpose, resilience, and personal growth.

While my work has evolved toward identity-based self-leadership and sustainable performance, these articles remain a valuable resource for understanding the psychological and philosophical foundations behind that evolution.

  • Why You Are Perfect As You Are

    “Every particular in nature, a leaf, a drop, a crystal, a moment of time is related to the whole, and partakes of the perfection of the whole.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson What emotions surface when you read the headline of this article? Are you aware of any resistance? You are perfect the way you are since that …

    April 16, 2012 • Foundational Writings • Views: 6970

  • 5 Reasons Why You Should Face Your Demons

    “Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.” – Lao Tzu I recently posted a video on my website titled Face Your Demons. The purpose of this article is to emphasise those points from the video. Firstly, facing your demons is a term for dealing with the repressed or unconscious aspects of your …

    April 9, 2012 • Foundational Writings • Views: 16930

  • 3 Effective Ways To Overcome The Fear of Change

    What Is Meant To Protect You Is Turned Against You “Change before you have to.” – Jack Welch Do you fear change? Do you fear the unknown? Do you dread sudden changes in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Fear of change is common, although how you respond …

    April 2, 2012 • Foundational Writings • Views: 7365

  • How to Improve Your Self Esteem

    “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection” – Gautama Buddha In a recent video blog I listed five points fundamental for overcoming feelings of unworthiness. The point of this article is to draw your awareness to increase self esteem. Those with low self esteem create a STORY …

    March 18, 2012 • Foundational Writings • Views: 7409

  • 3 Successful Ways To Navigate Life and Get Ahead

    “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.” – Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul I was having a conversation with a client recently about successfully navigating life. He was considering options for the next years of his academic …

    March 12, 2012 • Foundational Writings • Views: 13301

  • 3 Ways To Cultivate Presence In Your Interactions With Others

    “Presence stems from believing in and trusting yourself — your real, honest feelings, values, and abilities.”—Amy Cuddy, Presence What is this elusive quality called presence that people desire? Firstly, let’s define presence. Have you been at a social gathering and met someone who exuded a mysterious quality? Perhaps it was an attractive feature, a distinguished …

    March 4, 2012 • Foundational Writings • Views: 7138

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