Hello everyone!

Welcome to the April edition of Angles and Aspects.

It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter

Architects in Action - NEW EPISODE!

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 10 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

This month I chatted with Dr Sara Nasserzadeh, Author, Speaker and Thinking Partner with a PhD in Social Psychology and specialization in the fields of human sexuality and relationships. (LinkedIn).

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 10.

Personal development

I was lecturing on self-compassion the other day and thought you would like this TED talk by Kirsten Neff.

Check out her TED talk by clicking the image or green button below.

If you would like to develop an attitude of kindness, then book a coaching session with me.

Diversity

March 31st was Trans Visibility Awareness Day, so watching Hannah Gadsby's "Gender Agenda" on Netflix seemed particularly fitting.

This comedy special, led by the acclaimed Australian comedian, features genderqueer and trans comics. It's a strategic response to Netflix's past transphobia controversies, showcasing seven queer and gender-nonconforming comedians. Gadsby uses their platform to promote representation and support for marginalized voices, making "Gender Agenda" more than just entertainment but a significant statement on inclusivity.

Click on the green button below to watch the trailer and find out more.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the March edition of Angles and Aspects. It's so nice to see the evenings start to pull out and the blossoms starting to appear on the trees - even if it is still rather cold and rainy here in London! 

I am also enjoying seeing all my daffodils come into bloom. I love the bright yellow in the dreary, grey light! I planted the bulbs in October last year and have waited patiently (not my strongest skill) for them to shine. This act reminds me of delayed gratification in life and how all the groundwork I do in work, projects and meetings does eventually bear fruit. I just do not have exact control of when it does!

It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

Personal development

I recently had the privilege of spending time with the esteemed neuroscientist and mindfulness expert Dr Shauna Shapiro.

In the brilliant lecture she gave, I was reminded of how my attention is my most valuable resource and that transformation requires an attitude of kindness.

Check out her TED talk by clicking the image or green button below.

If you would like to develop an attitude of kindness, then book a coaching session with me.

Architects in Action - NEW EPISODE!

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 9 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

This month I chatted with Dr Musharrat Ahmed-Landeryou, Associate Professor at London South Bank University (LinkedIn).

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 9.

Diversity

February was LGBT+ History Month and this year's theme was medicine. 

Here is a poem I wrote after visiting an exhibition on Kew Gardens called “Queer Nature":

Nature is queer 

Nature is diverse 

Nature is community 

Nature is connected 

Nature works together 

Nature is beautiful 

I am part of nature 

My nature is queer 

There are diverse ways for me to be, live, and love

Nature adapts 

I adapt 

My nature is to adapt 

Nature thrives 

I thrive 

We thrive 

I am beautiful 

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the February edition of Angles and Aspects. Make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

Architects in Action - NEW EPISODE!

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 8 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

This month I chatted with Geeta Bhana, founder of The Art House (Instagram). 

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 8.

Personal development

In February, the commercialisation of love via Valentine's Day gets into full swing. Similar to Terry Real’s relationship grid, which I talked about in August's newsletter, Brene Brown shares a pearl of wisdom for relationship kindness - one of the greatest predictors of a successful relationship. Click the image below to watch.

Diversity

I've been watching a Netflix documentary called Stamped From The Beginning.
This doc goes through black history in America and speaks to contemporary black scholars, authors, and activists about the underpinnings, drivers, and themes in racism and anti-blackness. It's well worth a watch!

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Hello everyone!

Happy new year and welcome to the January edition of Angles and Aspects from the Life Architect.

New year's resolutions versus intentions

January is the time of year when people are motivated to set their resolutions. I prefer to talk about New Year's intentions rather than resolutions and I hope the infographic below explains why.

If you need some support to set some intentions for 2024, then book a coaching session with me.

Personal development

Many people use the New Year period to look back and reflect on the year that they have had.

I have created a helpful guide to walk you through your reflections in a more structured and meaningful way that can facilitate growth for the coming year. 

Sign up to the monthly Life Architect newsletter to receive your free guide.

Personal development

I am a big fan of life vision boards and have recently just updated mine.

Watch the video below to find out more about my recommendations of how to make one if you have never done it before. 

Click here to download a FREE detailed, step-by-step written guide on how to create a vision board.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the December edition of Angles and Aspects from the Life Architect.

As we wind down the end of year going into the holiday period, I hope you can take some time out for rest, recharge, re-connection, and reflection.

Here are some curated resources to help you do just that.

Personal development with coaching

I enjoyed this interesting TED talk about 4 types of regrets from author Dan Pink, which has some great insights on human needs, belonging and what makes us tick.

To help you explore trust more in your personal relationships then book a coaching session with me.

Click the image below to watch

Professional development with coaching

As a senior lecturer in leadership development, we explore topics such as leadership styles, influence, teamwork, and group dynamics. As such I am binging on the Netflix series, Squid Game The Challenge, a reality competition, and seeing how all the behavioural science plays out.

If you are a leader or manager at any level in any sector, then get in touch to see how I can help you with the challenges you face and to be more effective.

Click the image below to watch the trailer.

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 7 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

This month, coinciding with Disability History Month in the UK, I chat with Greet Janssen, Co-chair of the CSP Disability network (LinkedIn). 

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 7

Architects in Action: NEW EPISODE!

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the November edition of Angles and Aspects from the Life Architect.

November ushers in Diwali (the festival of lights) for the Hindu community around the world. Currently in the world there is so much darkness and my heart goes out to those who are suffering and in need.. 

To those of you who are celebrating then I wish you a Happy Diwali and a prosperous New year!

Personal development

Trust is so precious in our current world and I can tend to forget that people are to love and things are to be used. I really loved this talk about how to build and rebuild trust and I found the speaker very moving.

To help you explore trust more in your personal relationships then book in a coaching session with me.

Click the image below to watch.

Professional development

I lecture and coach around team dynamics and I liked this short video by Lencioni highlighting some common and unhelpful ways people in a team might behave.

Click the image below to play the video.

If you are a manager and want to improve your team's effectiveness, then get in touch to arrange a coaching and or training session for you and your team.

UK Disability History Month

November and December mark Disability History Month in the UK and the theme for 2023 is “Disability, Children and Youth”. I am continually learning more about the lived experience of disabled people and the “casual ableism” they have to endure in a world that caters to able-bodied people.

I have been learning more about dyslexia recently and how to make reasonable adjustments in my presentation and resources. Here is a helpful guide from the British Dyslexia Association.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the October edition of Angles and Aspects from the Life Architect.

As the evenings are pulling in and the temperature is starting to drop, there's no doubt that autumn is well and truly on its way! I'm just back from my holiday and I can really feel the difference!

Make yourself a cuppa, get cosy, and settle down to read this month's newsletter...

Personal development

I've been reading Radical Acceptance: Awakening the Love that Heals Fear and Shame by Tara Brach.

This empowering guide teaches you to let go of resistance and lovingly embrace every facet of your being, leading to a life filled with authenticity, love, and profound inner freedom. Check it out!

Professional development

Watch this brilliant TED talk by Bruce Feiler on The secret to mastering life's biggest transitions.

Bruce Feiler, a renowned writer, presents a compelling method for managing those unsettling and bewildering periods he terms "lifequakes." Discover how to arm yourself with the necessary mental tools and perspectives to not only endure but also reshape the most challenging episodes in your life narrative. Transform discomfort and turmoil into opportunities for personal development and rejuvenation.

Click the image below to play the video.

Organisational development: The benefits of executive coaching

One of the services I offer at The Life Architect is executive coaching.

I came across this interesting article about some of the benefits of executive coaching for individuals and their organisations which highlights the value of identifying blind spots and improving self-awareness. Despite initial reluctance, coaching led to improved decision-making, communication skills, and team performance, making it a valuable investment in personal and professional growth.

If you would like to find out more about executive coaching and how it can benefit you and your company, please get in touch.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the September edition of Angles and Aspects from the Life Architect.

So today I am feeling at mixture of excitement and anxiety as I start my new role as a Senior Lecturer in Leadership at Hertfordshire University - wish me luck!

Personal development

I came across this really interesting TED talk the other day, by ER doctor Darria Long. It contained some invaluable advice that I think we can all benefit from when we get busy!

Here's the blurb: 

How do doctors in the emergency room stay calm and focused amidst the chaos? Drawing on years of experience, ER doctor Darria Long shares a straightforward framework to help you take back control and feel less overwhelmed when life starts to get "crazy busy."

Click here or on the image below to play.

Professional development

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 6 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 6 with Vida Skreb (LinkedIn)

Equity, Diversity and Belonging​​​​​​

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the August edition of Angles and Aspects from the Life Architect.

In this edition, I hope you can learn some knowledge, skills, and techniques that can help you grow and develop personally and professionally in our journey towards a just society.

It's official - The Life Architect has moved to a new location:

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Personal development

Establishing and maintaining boundaries and saying "NO" is a work in progress for me.

In my studies,  I came across this “Relationship Grid” from Terry Real’s book “The New Rules of Marriage” which grabbed my attention, and thought it would be worth sharing.

This is the image from his website and you can see his free resources.

If you find it challenging setting boundaries then book a coaching session with me. 

Professional development

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 5 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 5 with Seema Dala (LinkedIn)

Equity, Diversity and Belonging​​​​​​

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the July edition of Angles and Aspects from ther Life Architect.

Wishing everyone a Happy London Pride March and hope the pride month of June was a celebration of diversity.

Personal development

I recently went to puppy yoga (actually I went back a second time) as I am desperate to get a little furry friend! And yes, there was very little actual physical yoga more like emotional yoga!

And I can 100% confirm exactly what this Harvard Business Review article states, that "pets can substantially boost individuals’ psychological wellbeing,"

Professional development

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 4 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 4 with Sensei Cath Spencer-Smith (LinkedIn)

Equity, Diversity and Belonging​​​​​​

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Personal development

Living in London, I can get easily caught up in the business of busy-ness! The recent bank holidays provided me with an opportunity to get a change of scenery and some clean psychological air to breathe! Thank you to Alison and Paul of Casa Verde for taking care of me! If you looking for and in need of silence, simplicity, and sustenance, then do contact them.

Professional development

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 3 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 3 with Judge Avinash Govindjee (LinkedIn)

Organisational development and diversity​​​​​​

Netflix has made this series called Live to Lead and it is made up of 30-minute episodes featuring people who have and are walking the talk! I got very emotional watching the episode on Siya Kolise - the first black person to captain the South African rugby team. Do watch it!

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the May edition of Angles and Aspects from the Life Architect.

For all the Star Wars fans amongst you, a belated May 4th (be with you)!

Personal development

At the start of the year, I spoke about vision boards (see here). Sometimes clients create a vision board and then do not take any action to make it a reality. 

Recently, I brought one of my 2023 visions to reality by doing Day 1 of my Paragliding Pilots license. To find out more about how to bring your vision board to life then get in touch for a coaching session!

Professional development

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 2 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 2 with Ishmael Beckford (Twitter, LinkedIn)

Equity, diversity, and belonging

I am totally into a TV series called The Power on Amazon Prime. For me, it is tackling patriarchy head-on and exploring so many interrelated themes. Click the image below to watch the trailer.

And this is what we do in The man.I.cure Project. 

The man.I.cure project explores patriarchy and how it manifests and operates in our society via a regular online 1-hour session. These Deep and Meaningful Conversations (DMCs) are a regular safe and open-minded space for attendees to share their thoughts, feelings, ideas, and experiences. I facilitate these conversations as a trusted, qualified, experienced, and accredited coaching professional.

Why join the discussion?

• Increase your awareness of patriarchy (an unspoken, unfamiliar and uncomfortable topic)
• Understand how patriarchy is one of the bedrocks of our everyday lives
• Add your voice to the growing numbers breaking new ground by talking about patriarchy.
• Take action as we come to a turning point in changing our society for the better.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the April edition of Angles and Aspects from The Life Architect.

April is my birthday month, so one more revolution around the sun is going to be complete and another will begin. Endings and beginnings tend to prompt me to reflect and take stock - and what better way to take stock than to check in with my values? I invite you to join me in this.

Personal development

Coaching clients often come to me in a pickle about what to do in a situation that is stressing them out.

A helpful technique that I use to help clients is that of Values. They are very personal and are your compass that guides you when making a decision. If you use your values to guide you then the decision you make will sit more comfortably with you and tends to bring you closer to living an authentic and fulfilling life.

Click the button below for a FREE values handout and exercise.

Organisational development

I am very proud and excited to launch my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode One with CEO Dr Anita Parbhoo.

Equity, diversity, and belonging

I facilitate groups and lecture in the arena of equity, diversity, and belonging - and I often cite Alok Maid-Venon.

I find Alok inspirational in the way they are so insightful, eloquent, and articulate in the area of gender identity and sexual identity in our patriarchal society.

Please take the time to watch this podcast. It is an hour but it is mind-blowing!

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All the best,

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the second edition of Angles and Aspects from The Life Architect.

We are dropping you a line to help you springboard into spring!

Emotional Intelligence course

I have launched an emotional intelligence course and you can get free access to module one here - click on the button below!

Vision boards - your questions answered

In last month's Angles and Aspects, I spoke about vision boards. Many of you had questions and so I decided to create this short video to answer as many of them as I can. I hope you find this helpful. If you have more then please do get in touch or book a coaching session with me.

So many acronyms?!!! EDIB and LGBTQIA+ and BAME

I do lecturing coaching and facilitation work in the diversity arena and run the man.I.cure project.

 I was recommended this book by Ruby Hammad. As a cis male from an intersectional background, this has really helped me to appreciate the layers of feminism in our patriarchal society.

Well worth a read!

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All the best,

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the first newsletter of The Life Architect.

New year's resolutions versus intentions

January and February are the time of year people are motivated to set their resolutions. I prefer to talk about New Year's intentions rather than resolutions and I hope the infographic below explains why.

If you need some support with setting some intentions for 2023, then book a coaching session with me. Find out more on The Life Architect website and book online here.

Word of the year 2022?

What was your one word that summarises 2022?

Vision boards

I am a big fan of life vision boards and have recently just updated mine.

Watch the video below to find out more about my recommendations of how to make one if you have never done it before. 

Click here to download a FREE detailed, step-by-step written guide on how to create a vision board.

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All the best,