by IanHatton | Jan 17, 2018 | Compassion, Connection, Courage, Leadership, Liberty, Life, Listening, Totally-Ian-Blog
Today I appreciate the mirror of others and self. Last night was the first PSA Cape meeting for the year. I realised before I went that I wasn’t really looking forward to it. It’s possibly about my current discomfort with my size. I was about to write:...
by IanHatton | Oct 30, 2017 | Compassion, Courage, Laughter, Liberty, Life, Love, Totally-Ian-Blog
Liberty has been a major desire in my life for as long as I can remember. Freedom from the expectations of others. From the inner voices of ought, should and must. Free to be myself. Liberation from the why not’s that have stood in the way of excellence,...
by IanHatton | Sep 12, 2017 | Compassion, Connection, Courage, Laughter, Leadership, Liberty, Life, Listening, Love, Totally-Ian-Blog
I appreciate the journey. I have too often rushed to destinations. Especially on holiday. Get there as fast as possible. Stressed. Irritable. Even more in need of a rest. Taking days to unwind. Of course I had heard of people who make the trip part of the vacation. It...
by IanHatton | Aug 18, 2017 | Compassion, Courage, Leadership, Liberty, Life, Love, Totally-Ian-Blog
Mistakes. Struggles. Errors. Wrong answers. Failures. Poor scores. Misunderstandings. Shortcomings. Inadequacies. Incorrect paths. Weaknesses. These all get a very bad rap in a perfectionistic society. One obsessed with measurement, conforming to norms, dictating...
by IanHatton | May 9, 2017 | Courage, Leadership, Liberty, Life, Listening, Love, Totally-Ian-Blog
Others are so blameworthy. Politicians. Bosses. Spouses. Parents. Traffic. We even blame the weather. I recently asked someone what had happened that they didn’t let me know that they were going to be late. The reply? The phone’s battery was flat. Ah, so...
by IanHatton | Apr 5, 2017 | Compassion, Courage, Liberty, Life, Love, Totally-Ian-Blog
This is a guest blog from my friend and thinking partner Giles Lascelle. He is a transformational coach, trainer and writer, based in the UK. You can find out more about his work at: www.transformation-journey.com Many of us, especially in the developed world, seem to...