When I studied art in London as a mature student, ‘Still Life’ drawing was a thing … a thing everyone found challenging.

So, to help us get over the challenge of drawing what was in front of us rather than what we thought we could see, our lecturer literally turned a painting upside down. The results were astonishing. Drawings that represented reality.

ART INSPIRING LIFE

When I need to push through fear, i.e. a story, an unreality, e.g. typically of speaking up or showing up in someway, I take inspiration from this creative tool and look for an alternative way to approach my problem.

A bus crash in central India in 1999, left me paralysed with fear of driving. Avoidance was my strategy, until I realised I was relinquishing my independence. This realisation gave me the courage to face my fear. Instead, of just exposing myself to my fear – driving. I also committed to a new physical goal which I was nervous about – going upside down in headstand.

I found that turning up every day to practice an exercise that was daunting in a measured and safe way was a great way to address my bigger fear. It helped me focus on being really present, breathing calmly and trusting myself – all the things I needed to get over my fear of driving.

Since, then I’ve used this approach of pairing challenges to help progress happen more quickly and smoothly for me and my clients. It’s another way to help rewire your brain when you have fear or anxiety about specific situations.

If stress, fear, anxiety or overwhelm is holding you back in one area, for example: public speaking, presenting, voicing your thoughts, advice, opinions or expertise join me for my masterclass:

CALM PRESENTER | OVERCOME YOUR FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

I am hosting two more Masterclasses this year:

Wednesday 12 November, 0930-10.45 AEST
Wednesday 10 December, 0930-10.45 AEST
Both sessions will be FREE and run live over Zoom

We will explore your challenges, then you will learn WHY and HOW my proven approach is THE most effective way to achieve unshakeable self-confidence.

If you want to silence your inner critic, feel calm, think clearly, be more productive, grow trust and show-up with unwavering confidence in any high stakes situation then register below.

The Calm Presenter masterclass will give you:

Insights into WHY public speaking creates fear in so many of us
Data, facts and science behind your reaction to this stressor
Examples of HOW small changes and simple tools have the power to TRANSFORM your performance and impact
A roadmap for change

PLUS, I will share how my Calm Presenter approach has the power to benefit you and create a ripple of results for you, your team and the whole business across performance, innovation, engagement and revenue.

This 75-minute session is designed for people leaders who want to deliver under pressure with:

Calm, centred, unshakeable confidence
Conviction and clarity
Focus and finesse
Better connection and trust
More influence

book now

I am excited to share my insights, give you some practical tools and help you transform into a Calm Presenter.

PAY IT FORWARD

If you know someone who could benefit from this transformative event please share the details with them.

HABITS I AM HOOKED ON RIGHT NOW …

OCEAN DIPPING

I’ve always been a 27 degree plus ocean dipper, however a recent trip back to Wales changed all that and now I’m taking 10 minute dips thrice weekly in 15-17 degree water and loving it! Did you know the ideal water temperature for women to cold dip in is 15-16 degrees and for men it's 0-4 degrees to get the benefits?

CEREMONIAL CACAO

I gave up coffee many, many years ago and am loving the energy and focus hit my afternoon cacao gives me. Check out Soma Cacao if you are looking for a boost or a coffee replacement for those 3pm slumps.

EXPERIMENTING

If you don’t try something then you will never know! Experiment … Fail … Learn … Repeat. What are you experimenting with right now?

I can support you, your team or organisation in a number of ways to lift results. Check out these links:

Free resource: Download your copy of my leader’s guide on how proactively

managing executive stress benefits the individual, teams and whole organisations.

Book a call: Let’s talk about your challenges and how I can help.

Breathe to Lead: 90 day nervous system reset. 1:1 mentorship for leaders. Transform your executive presence in high pressure situations using the power of your breath.

Upside down and back to front | New perspectives