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I meet many subtle revolutionaries. One thing most have in common is that they
struggle to describe what it is they do. They are doing something unique and it
does not have a name yet. They may work with individuals, families or
organisations. They may call themselves a consultant, founder, coach, designer,
therapist, trainer, teacher, facilitator, researcher or leader. Often, they are
all of these things and more. What they have in common is they are making lives
better in new and unexpected ways. This is not a straightforward path. Few
workplaces welcome any of the three qualities. I have yet to find one that wants
all three. Working on the big picture is seen as a distraction from the urgent
business of the day. It is easy to pick up the message that the approach -
perhaps your greatest strength - has no value. That leads to unfulfilling work
and the exhaustion of trying to be someone you are not. When you try to use
these qualities, you will meet another challenge. Most of the existing advice
will not work for you effectively. It is either outdated or just plain wrong.
Some of it will even make things worse. This leads to anxiety and frustration.
Perhaps even the sense of being a failure when things just don’t work out as
intended time after time. I provide space as you reclaim the qualities that make
you unique. I offer guidance as we explore ways to turn that uniqueness into a
valuable enterprise. In doing so, we create a situation where it is no longer
necessary to struggle for success. Where you do not have to trade energy for
money.