“Four White Lines”

The ocean, its ebb and flow has potentially a number of lessons for us, our businesses, sport, leadership and life. This episode I just reflect a little on the ocean and consistency.

I reflect on us all having an ego but what are we doing with it? Do we allow it to have an effect on our lives and leadership? Or do we get it out of the way.

In this reflection I think about the opportunity of a first and how you could be on the right track. But sitting there won’t help though.

I am challenged often when listening, reading and observing how individuals could make some bold sweeping statements that often puts people on the other end at risk, unease, uncertainty and leaving often confused. In this episode I unpack some thoughts on what we say, and when!

In this episode I reflect on the fact that we are all ‘planted’ somewhere. And making an impact could just require us to ‘start where you are at’. Impact does not require us to always be in key position ms of leadership. Impact can be all around us. Enjoy

In this podcast I am reminded about the spider on their web, the story ‘Charlotte’s Web’ and how we can learn from being aware of the space around us, the net work that we build and the messages we could be hearing and giving out.

In this episode I unpack some thoughts around a Disney+ show that features the Dubai airport. It looks at the growth and strategy to make it a super airport. Failure is not and never is an option as they position themselves. But how does this statement and mindset set the culture of their work. It becomes a culture. Let me unpack it further.

In this episode we unpack finding “a little bit of optimism” in the words of Simon Sinek in finding light in difficult times, challenging times and general life. We all battle with it. I most definitely do. Here I unpack my thoughts and challenges.

In this reflection I chat about the academic graduations that take place and how the journey, the hope and the faith is something I get to see every year.

Comebacks after a major setback is part of the nature of sport and high performance sport. Tough times, injuries and a whole host of setbacks are real. Watching Wade Van Niekerk run a fast 400m made me reflect on what it takes to make a comeback.

Turbulence it’s a reality. How we navigate it after acknowledging it is critical.

You could have the best product, best offerings. But if service delivery is not great, surely this can affect the performance between “The Four White Lines”.

In this episode trailer just give you a brief snapshot of what this podcast is all about. Hopefully it will entice you to listen in the future as we unpack the four white lines in what happens inside and outside and how each of them influence each other.

Yesterday I realised that it was 10 days to go to the start of the long awaited, postponed, Tokyo 2020 / 202one Olympics. I share some thoughts with the short time left. This podcast is a little longer than my typical Coaching in the 5 min Zone and I am hoping to share some more thoughts in and around the Games over the next few weeks.

I recently heard the statement “Their world view is shaped by their childhood experience” in a podcast of Simon Sinek. That challenged me greatly as a father. Here are my thoughts and how I am challenged.

I am reminded and challenged by the thought that the road to poor performace is often made up of small compromises and a gentle slope. As in these words “Indeed the safest road to Hell is the gradual one- the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts.” ~ C.S. Lewis

In this episode I consider the thought and concept of Stopping the wheel. Many of us seem to be running to the proverbial hamster wheel. Is it not time to make it stop and reflect?

In this episode I was challenged by an advertising board that said we should own our dreams. Powerful thought. Question I wonder is how often we say we have a dream, but do we truly own them?

In this episode I unpack barriers and the belief that they can be broken. That the ceiling we believe to be there has the potential to be smashed. And typically when one person does, others follow.

In this Coaching in the 5 min zone, I consider the impact of the pandemic and the reality of who actually is missing out. Who has taken more strain during this time, scholar or parent? Who’s social construct has been most affected.

Powerful words in the song “My Story” by Big Daddy Weave. We all have a story. We come from different backgrounds and pasts, but our stories don’t need to be limited to them.

It’s my first ‘lets share some thoughts that challenges me‘ slot. The 5 min impact zone. Question in this first episode is around being adaptable. The plan for this podcast is to share thoughts, what challenges me and what challenges others. The goal, share to be challenged and hopefully empowered. Here we go. Welcome to my personal Podcast.