The Ontological Experience

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a judgment about someone else, or maybe felt trapped by others’ opinions of you?    It’s easy to get caught in the cycle of outdated assessments that cloud our relationships and self-perception.   In this episode, I dive deeper into the conversation started in episode seven about the crucial distinctions between assessments and assertions. Often, we treat subj...

Are you tired of getting stuck in endless arguments, feeling misunderstood, or struggling with negative self-talk?    In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of language and explore the critical distinction between assessments and assertions.    Join me as I share insights on how understanding this difference can dramatically transform the way you communicate with others and yourself. We'll d...

Have you ever wondered why some relationships feel as effortless as a perfect dance, while others feel more like stepping on each other's toes?    It all boils down to the conversations we have, those we speak out loud and the ones silently swirling in our minds.    Join me in today’s episode, as we explore how powerful conversations shape the relationships around us. We're taking a close look at...

Ever noticed how changing your body posture can instantly shift your thinking, speaking, listening, and/or your current emotion or mood?   Many of us move through our days on autopilot, letting old habits dictate our actions, emotions, thoughts and our ability to communicate. It's easy to feel like we’re not choosing, we’re just going through the motions without making real progress towards our go...

Do you ever feel like your emotions are all over the place, or you're stuck in a mood you can't shake off?    Sometimes, we react to things without knowing why, or we feel down without a reason. This can be confusing and can make our days harder.   If we don't understand what's going on inside us, these emotions and moods can affect everything we do, from talking with friends to making big decisio...

Did you know that your internal dialogue affects your emotional state and your body language? Have you ever noticed that negative self-talk leads you to slouch and even hide, but positive self-talk leads you to an open and confident posture? That’s because language, emotion, and the body are interconnected.  And so, whatever we tell ourselves, also shows in our mood and becomes evident with how ou...

Have you ever wondered why you see yourself differently than the way other people do? Truth is, we are all unique observers.  No one sees or observes the same way. So, for us to become better observers of ourselves, our starting point is self-awareness. For us to change, we have to first notice that we need to change, looking deeper into our behavioral patterns. In this episode, I start with the f...

What has been the most powerful thing that has happened in my life? This question prompted me to decide what I wanted to do in life. And this can help redefine your life too. I am Mark Robertson. I provide Executive and Personal coaching for personal development through ontological design.  Growing up as a military brat with a difficult family background, it took me three decades to work on self-i...

Welcome to Wake Up and Pay Attention - the podcast that helps you create powerful, sustainable change from the inside-out.   I’m your host, Mark Robertson. I’m an Executive Coach with over 25 years of experience in Leadership Development and Professional Coaching.    If you've ever felt like you'd really like to make life changes but you’re stuck, you’re bombarded by the noise of the world around...