As human beings, our Moods are the first layer through which we project who we are to the world. In this article, I explain how our Moods, particularly vulnerability, anxiety, fear and care, are profoundly connected to the way we participate in life, individually and collectively. It also explains why the highest achieving leaders in the world are willing to be misunderstood and even judged for sticking to their guns and being true to themselves and their vision.

Are you willing to be misunderstood in pursuit of your vision?

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

The pursuit or expectation of perfection, which commonly stems from an unhealthy relationship with authenticity and vulnerability, is the cause of great heartache and disruption in many people’s lives. In this article, leadership coach John Williams shares a deeply personal account of his experience with the ‘Peacock Phenomenon’.

Is the Peacock Phenomenon playing a toxic role in your relationship?

When teams working towards a group vision are effectively led, innovation and productivity can soar to levels far beyond the sum of individual achievements. However, there can be a dangerous downside to working in a team: groupthink. In this article, leadership coach John Williams highlights the very real dangers of groupthink and, conversely, why preserving your own independent thinking is crucial when working within a group.

How to break through Groupthink

There’s a common misconception that the best way to influence another person is to apply a series of techniques or behaviours that will convince them to conform to your way of thinking. While such tools can be effective at influencing others’ behaviour, they often work by manipulation rather than inspiring the other person to embrace your perspective. 

There is another way. This article explores how, when we look at who and how we are being and allow our true self to shine through, the qu...

Why increasing your level of influence takes more than just changing behaviours

Does sleep really make a difference to performance, or is it a distraction from achieving your goals? Is sleep a problem for you? Do you wake up tired? Is it difficult for you to fall asleep? In this article, human performance strategist Dr Craig Duncan shares his experience and research when it comes to sleep and its impact on human performance, on the sports field, at work and beyond.

Sleep - The Foundation of Human Performance

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?

As coaches, we are on a mission to support leaders in all aspects of life – from business and wealth to relationships and health  – to become more effective leaders. There are several options available to us today to support our coachees effectively and identify progress. We can use methodical assessments, such as psychometric tests, profiling tools, etc., or we can follow our intuition. So which one should we tap into? Or is there a more effective way – one that avoids putting people in b...

How to measure what matters when coaching leaders on performance, leadership and effectiveness

Humans are social beings by nature. So it is only natural the people we hang with will have a significant impact on our lives, personally and professionally. This article, written by John Williams, an experienced ontological leadership coach, explores the anecdotal and scientific evidence around partnership and examines how to find and keep great people in your life.

Who do you surround yourself with? Why no man is an island.

This article breaks the vicious cycle of burnout. It reviews the cost of doing too much, for too many, with too little. It deepens our appreciation of taking care and provides a check-list of first signs and symptoms. The article offers no tips or solutions. Instead, it poses critical questions and points to the opportunity to start caring - really!

Are you sick and tired of extreme fatigue?

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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