The gift of chaos and confusion

The gift of chaos and confusion

Quick, tell me your favourite pet peeve. Quick, tell me what you hate about the world right now. Quick, tell me what you can’t stand doing on weekends. Quick, tell me why your boss or mother-in-law is a sociopath. Easy, right? <ahem> Hello? You’re still thinking...
Letting Go to Let in Light

Letting Go to Let in Light

When I used to travel and speak — oh, the good ole’ days! — I’d go against protocol about how to finish a keynote or presentation. Toastmasters, keep breathing. A lot of professional speakers do NOT thank their audience at the end. Why? Because...
The Secret to Getting Good Feedback

The Secret to Getting Good Feedback

Do you know what’s worse than a long-time lockdown? A constipated editor. Bad editors fart filth all over your precious Work. They’re notorious for stopping fragile creative exploration – and creative progress – quickly and brutally. Worse? They often smile as they...