An introduction to the Being Framework.

Fueled by frustration and anger transformed into clarity and determination, Ashkan Tashvir, CEO and founder of Engenesis and the Being Profile®, formulated the first-ever framework for how humans 'ARE BEING' in the world, the Being Framework™. The Being Framework™ comprehensively lays out a methodical approach to understanding and then enhancing and transforming human performance, effectiveness, leadership and well-being.

Based on years of multi...

How your way of Being determines the results in your life

What comes to mind when you think of authenticity? Do you think of it as the quality of being real and true to yourself, of not pretending to be someone you are not? This article will reveal that being yourself is only part of the story and the significant consequences, individually and collectively, when authenticity is lacking.

Is there more to authenticity than just 'being yourself'?

'Change the behaviour, change the outcome' seems to be the dominant way of thinking these days. But while changing the behaviour is necessary if you want a different outcome, it is only part of the solution. To change the behaviour and outcome sustainably, you need to become aware of and address the deeper qualities (Aspects of Being) that make you who you are and cause how you show up in the world. While most people focus on what they should have and do in order to be the person they want to be...

Why BEING matters

Fulfilling an organisation's mission through effectiveness, performance and its ability to undergo successful business and organisational transformation come down to the integrity of that organisation. In turn, the integrity of an organisation relies on the integrity and effectiveness of its people. The question is, what defines an integrous and effective individual and team? This article explores this question and explains why the so-called ‘soft skills’ – which are much deeper than skill...

How the integrity of our Being is critical to an organisation's performance – The application of the Being Framework in the workplace

Disorganisation can cripple your business and result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses, but it doesn't have to. This article encourages you to critically assess your business's operations and examines three common types of disorganisation and what you can do to mitigate their effects and get your business back on track.

The price you’re paying for being disorganised

When asked to do something we consider unreasonable, we naturally resist. In this article, Ontological Coach, Thrive Master Coach and facilitator Louise Smallwood addresses the common emotions or moods that arise when someone makes what we consider to be ‘an unreasonable request’ of us and shares effective methods that enable us to move forward with grace.

Being unreasonable: How to have difficult conversations and take bold action

What does it take to turn an idea into a reality? There are many misconceptions surrounding what is needed to successfully grow a company from nothing. In this article, Director at Engenesis Ventures and startup advisor Ariya Chittasy shares an insider’s perspective of what goes on behind the scenes at a venture builder when looking at a startup or innovative business. He also looks at how your Ways of Being affect your desired outcomes.

How to leverage your Being to resourcefully grow your business

Lucy Faulconer is an experienced ontological leadership coach with a degree in Psychology and an extensive background in management consulting. In this article, she shares the learning journey and career path she embarked on that led her to go beyond behavioural change and cognitive approaches in psychology to an ontological approach that focuses on who and how we are being.

Why I went from changing people’s behaviour to transforming their ways of Being

Many leaders spend too much time working in their business rather than on it. Their struggle or unwillingness to remove themselves out of operations suggests they might undervalue themselves as leaders. When this happens, business, organisational and team leaders risk failing to unleash the potential of their people, which ultimately keeps the leader stuck in a self-limiting cycle. In this article, Jeanette Mundy, an ontological and transformational leadership coach, shares some simple and effec...

Undervaluing yourself as a leader? Go from being stuck in operations to trusting and empowering your teams.

Do you prioritise self-care, or is it reserved for times of crisis such as illness, trauma or loss? If you answered the latter, you are not alone. Research shows that significant life challenges are the primary motivators for people taking on a self-care practice. But why do we only tend to value self-care during an emergency, health crisis, loss, chronic illness, burnout, etc. but not when things are running smoothly? What are the barriers that stand in our way? In this article, wellbeing and e...

Is self-care a modern-day buzzword or a necessity for wellbeing?

Wellbeing in the workplace, or lack thereof, can cause enormous economic loss if not addressed and dealt with effectively. Building wellbeing in the workplace requires leaders to be people-centred, communicate effectively, demonstrate strength of character and promote social support and diversity. But how do they achieve this? In this article, human performance strategist Dr Craig Duncan explores the impact that being self-aware and managing ego and impulsive behaviour can have on improving the ...

The impact of leadership on employee wellbeing in the workplace

When looking for empowerment, most people look externally for inspiration. While there is a lot of good advice to be found, it is often of little use if we are already disempowered through inauthenticity to ourselves. In this article, Wayne Stickel, a leadership coach who is passionate about empowering people living with disability, explains how being your authentic self and having a healthy relationship with empowerment can support you and help build confidence to make positive changes in your ...

The elusiveness of ‘being empowered’. What does it really mean?

As a coach or consultant - you’ll position yourself as a person who stands for transformation. You’ll be a special coach who dares to go deeper with their clients and work with them far beyond their surface layers.

Being Profile Accreditation

How well do you really understand yourself? Your understanding of yourself impacts almost everything you do in life. Every decision you make and every conversation you have are impacted by how well you understand yourself. Embark on an enriching journey of self-discovery with The Being Profile Self-Discovery Course. The course will assist you in gaining clarity and a fresh perspective on how we operate as human beings. This newfound insight will transform your understanding of yourself and others.

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Being Profile® Self-Discovery Course

Being Framework Leadership Course (Complimentary)