What is your intention?

Mine is to help my clients become more self-aware, open to change and embed that change as they lead and thrive.  All of my clients are trying to be more effective in a relentless world where results are often affected by systemic influences, where more is demanded with less resources and incomplete information.

So, what can help those who want to get clarity on intentions?  There are many tools and approaches that support this process.  A leader may use a Solutions-Focused approach or use the Psychometric tests to highlight values-based intentions.  Coaches may encourage systemic approaches.  Whichever way it lands, real ownership for direction and decisions is with the individual and this is personal.  How this process can be supported is also personal, but for me it’s about the confidential, 1:1, sharing and reflection that uncovers what really matters and how our intentions, actions or inactions impact on our lives and those of others around us.

So, unplug for a few minutes at the start of your day and do nothing but reflect in what is your intention.  Sit with this and only this question.  By unplugging within the routine of everyday life, you allow the unconscious mind to rise to the surface and inspire.  In a world that focuses on ‘big breakthroughs’, the truth is that change actually lies in the small, slow tedious steps of showing up for ourselves over and over again.  To keep going, to be thankful that every new day can be a chance to reset.

“𝑨𝒍𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒖𝒏𝒑𝒍𝒖𝒈 𝒊𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒇𝒆𝒘 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒔, 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖.” — 𝐴𝑛𝑛𝑒 𝐿𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑡