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Practical philosophy for creative, soulful entrepreneurs
The Return of the Seeker
This is the final part of a short series introducing three archetypes that underpin our work as entrepreneurs, freelancers and professionals—The Artist, the Merchant and the Seeker. (They are also the subject of my book, coming out in June.) In part one I talked about the Artist, and how so many of us have our […]
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The Growth Zone: Finding the Magic Between Safety and Overwhelm
Nestled between the stress of overwhelm, and the safety of comfort, lies a sweet spot. A place where you’re stretched just enough that you must evolve beyond yourself, but not so much that you break under the pressure. An acorn knows how it...
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The Merchant’s Dilemma
This is part two of a three-part series leading up to the publishing of my first book—Artist, Merchant, Seeker. The book that will be released this Spring is about three archetypes, and how they form the basis of your work, no matter the profession...
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The Natural New Year: Realigning Ancient Time-Cycles
Despite what our calendars tell us, now is a wonderful time to engage your new year energy. I know we’re in March, and our “New Year” was supposed to be two months ago, but as I’m going to explain, this tradition is actually a relic of bureaucratic...
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Reclaiming The Artist Within
There is a deep art to the work you do. No matter the form, no matter the specialism, your artistry and creativity are crucial for meaningful work. Creativity, I believe, is a function of the Artist within us—the archetypal character that makes...
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Going to the Bottom of the Well
Life is a series of ups and downs. Anyone who’s lived one and thought about it will attest to this universal truth. Sometimes life feels amazing. We’re in flow, high on the joy and achievement of what we’re doing. It seems as though the gods have...
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The Power of Fuck
It’s been humbling to have realised just how much I live life out of my head. I know I’m not special in this regard, it’s pretty much the norm. But still, it feels confronting as fuck. As the years of body practice have finally started to pay off,...
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Why I’m Returning to Coaching After 5 Years
Today marks a threshold for me. After a five-year hiatus, a deep journey into business leadership, some life-changing events, and several months of preparation, I’m re-opening my coaching shop. I feel so grateful and happy to be here once more. But...
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The Eleventh Corner: From Big Dreams to Small Steps
For as long as I can remember I’ve had dreams. My mind seems to naturally conjure future visions of how amazing things could be. This is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s a powerful imaginal capacity. It underpins key parts of my mystical...
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The Merchant’s Code: Ethics of Goodness
My upbringing gave me a very strong narrative about business: it’s corrupt and corrupts good people. It took me many years to unwind this story and reintegrate the archetype of the Merchant back into my worldview and life. It’s been a great...
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