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Comment on The idea of running by Alison

Alison — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:25:33 +0000

So it’s not just me! I feel better now… When I set off for Seville, I had all sorts of goals for myself which I liked the IDEA of doing, but when it came to actually doing them, it was as if someone had pulled out my energy plug and I lost the will to go on… It’s when I’m writing that I feel motivated and lose track of time….

Comment on Celebrating Inspirational Women: Kristin Hersh, Singer/Songwriter & Author by Odette Beris

Odette Beris — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:17:56 +0000

Kristin’s quote from Vic is interesting isn’t it? I like your point about having compassionate responsibility to process the fallout…yes, well put!
Thanks Jennie.
-Odette

Comment on Celebrating Inspirational Women: Kristin Hersh, Singer/Songwriter & Author by jennie

jennie — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:23:40 +0000

I am profoundly effected by Kristen’s quote form Vic…
It’s a compassionate responsibility to process the fallout of speakinig from the core of an artists soul. Thank you for that…wow…I need to go and ponder this
some more…briliant!

Comment on Inspirational People: Margo Guryan – musician/composer/arranger by Odette Beris

Odette Beris — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:29:58 +0000

Thanks for the comment Matt. Check out Margo’s work – it’s great. And glad you like the message. Wishing you a great Christmas!

Comment on Inspirational People: Margo Guryan – musician/composer/arranger by Matt Smith

Matt Smith — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:47:46 +0000

I’ll have to checkout Margo’s work Odette, I haven’t come across her before. I’m sure it will be as good as her mother’s advice. I’m always amazed how powerful these simple phrases (invariable passed on by our mums) are. Being aware of the impact of your words before you say them sounds like an excellent thought to carry through to the new year. Enjoy your Christmas.

Comment on Why success and loss are two sides of the same coin by Odette

Odette — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:54:45 +0000

Thank you for your thoughtful comment Rob. I agree defining what success looks like for yourself is essential, recognising our own criteria for objective success can be key in goal-setting and career fulfillment. I would suggest though, that to become a very accomplished musician (a concert pianist for example) or a surgeon one might need to specialise for a certain number of years to become truly expert. Of course, many roles do not require that level of specialist knowledge and even if they do there may be many skills that are transferable. Thanks for the book suggestion btw and great to hear about Louise. It sounds like it’s been a positive learning experience for her.

Comment on Why success and loss are two sides of the same coin by Odette

Odette — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:42:52 +0000

Thanks for your insightful comment Matt. Yes indeed, do we want it all anyway and even if we think we do, what does that look like?

Comment on Why success and loss are two sides of the same coin by Rob Nathan

Rob Nathan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:59:42 +0000

Odette

This is a lovely article, full of thought and reflection. Envy of success in others often starts I think from sibling rivalry, and may be projected from there onto peers.

Defining what I believe for myself what ‘success’ looks like is key. I used to think I was useless at filing – I still am. But, before, i would think badly of myself for it: not any more!

The idea of success in one area is false, I think. We can become practised in one field, and learn huge amounts that can be transferred elsewhere. Individual factors play a large part – speed of learning,adaptability, self efficacy, support from others, criteria (external and internal) for success etc

On the topic of career mistakes, Anton recommended the book ‘Leadership Passages’ (CIPD) which I’ve ordered. It suggests we all go through predictable passages – call them challenges rather than mistakes – being passed over for promotion, personality or values clash, living in a foreign culture, redundancy etc and also personal life traumas. The thesis is that since we can plan for these , we should be able to manage, learn, adapt etc.

I am so impressed by my daughter Louise who, five months in to her stint in Thailand, has got through an initially overwhelming job, and is now having a ball.

Rob

Comment on Why success and loss are two sides of the same coin by Matt Smith

Matt Smith — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:19:01 +0000

A thought provoking article Odette. Very few of us ever really take the time to articulate what is it that we want from life sufficiently well, to think through what success actually looks and feels like to us and being brave enough to look beyond the conventional norms expressed through society. ‘Having it all’ would certainly seem to be a big ask, but if you know what you do want, would you necessarily want to have it all?

Comment on Inspirational People: EnormousYes asks Dan Pink a Question! by Rob

Rob — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:05:31 +0000

Hello-O
I was wondering if you’d like to run a workshop at the next Alumni event on JB’s Discussion questions….

Meanwhile, we await the ‘right’ careers adviser; s/he appears when the client is ready’….

Rob x