The Hero's Journey XI - Break Free of Comfortable Misery

Have you ever looked at your life and felt like something’s missing? It’s what I call comfortable misery—everything looks fine, but deep down, there’s a craving for more purpose and meaning.

If this resonates, you’re not alone. Every hero’s journey starts here, with the decision to stop settling and seek something deeper.

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The Hero's Journey VII - We need a mentor

A mentor can be such a gift because we’re not alone. There is someone who will listen, give us room to think, and maybe share a story of their own struggles. Here are some reflections.

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The Hero's Journey V - Don’t throw your bike in the bush!

A few times in my life I’ve got super excited about a new direction in my journey, like securing an investor for a new business, being appointed MD of a consutliing firm, or starting my own mentoring firm. After a brief honeymoon, however, challenges would always appear thick and fast. In those moments I sometimes wished I’d never bothered and just want to throw my bike in the bush! It’s worth persevering, however. 

Here’s why.

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Your hero’s journey could begin today.

My new series.

By mid-life we’ve probably achieved most of what we dreamed of in our youth yet instead of satisfaction we often feel disappointed, anxious or bored, asking ourselves, ’Is this it?’ The first half of life has come to an end and we must undertake a hero’s journey (even if we don’t feel like heroes) to find our way to the second half where a new meaning, purpose, and set of values awaits us.

Let’s get started with session 1.

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Your Leadership Shadow

I wonder if you’re aware how big a shadow you cast as a leader. The impact of what you say, do, and reinforce, (and don’t say, do or reinforce) can be massive. It’s all about communication.

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How to retain great people

Your best people want development. Not just training or new skills but intentional development of the whole person so they’re prepared for whatever the future might bring. Here is my take.

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The disappearing future

You’ve fulfilled your career aspirations and are working at peak effectiveness but for some reason you’re dissatisfied, bored or even anxious. There’s nothing wrong, just that your future has disappeared!

Watch this to find out more.

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