What is FLOW? FLOW, a term initially coined by Positive Psychologist, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, as the experience of being in a state of ease and joy. It is the occasion or event in which challenges are effectively matched to capabilities and we are fully and creatively present. When in FLOW: Focus and concentrate on the task at … [Read more...]
Julia von Flotow is an executive coach, Therapeutic Touch Teacher and Practitioner, mindfulness instructor and founder of the Kaizen Leadership Institute and Therapeutic Touch Institute, Toronto, Canada. Her 12 step program to becoming an authentic and mindful leader kaizenleadershipinstitute.com/12steps/ has helped hundreds of independent professionals and business owners live happier lives and build more sustainable businesses. www.kaizenleadershipinstitute.com.
Enquire about the Integrative Self Health Coach certified training program and her 8 week online Mindfulness Practice Development Program. Connect with her on Linked In at https://ca.linkedin.com/in/juliavonflotow or email her at julia@kaizenleadershipinstitute.com.
Mind Games – Inventing problems so we can fix them and control our world
July 31, 2014 by
Who doesn't get caught up in mind games? It's a common past time in our culture that looks something like this: Invent or focus on a problem Define it, identify the symptoms and contributing factors Design or create a solution for it. Test it and write a book about it Create a product and monetize your knowledge Get rich This … [Read more...]
Overcoming Fear in 5 simple steps
July 24, 2014 by
When you experience fear, it is likely not at all important for you to know what fear is and how it happened. You simply feel caught - frozen in time - unable to act - stuck! The stress response has kicked in manifesting in one of three ways Flee, Fight or Freeze and you are no longer in control. Overcoming fear is your priority. Your response … [Read more...]
Taking Your Business to the Next Level
July 21, 2014 by
Every entrepreneur reaches a point of business complexity where the scope and scale of the operation is beyond their capacity to fulfill on their own. This point in the lifecycle of a business presents great risks to the entrepreneur. It can be a time of great stress and compromised decision-making ability or, if caught and acted upon in good time, … [Read more...]
Therapeutic Touch™ and Cancer Research Findings
July 20, 2014 by
Aghaabati et al. (2010) examined the effect of Therapeutic Touch on pain and fatigue of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. They conclude Therapeutic Touch can provide a non-pharmacological intervention for the pain and fatigue experienced by cancer patients. Stephen et al. (2007) collected data at a conventional cancer facility in British … [Read more...]
Lights, Camera, Action
July 15, 2014 by
I invite you take a moment and check in with yourself. What’s it feel like to be you, right now…out of 10…how do you feel?Now, take a deep breath and let yourself experience the sensation of breathing in and then breathing out. Simply breathing, nothing else. What’s that feel like?How often to you pause to smell the roses, appreciate the small … [Read more...]
No matter what, be human first!
July 11, 2014 by
No matter what... Life's a sketch, a drama that triggers emotion, Where one inspired phrase can send hope soaring And one clumsy act can dash what has been built. No matter what... Remember people, no matter who, are human first. Deep within, awaken the compassionate heart And summon the human in you. No matter what... Embrace change … [Read more...]
Your Inner Sanctuary – A Place of Sacred Connection
July 10, 2014 by
Inner space is the quiet space at the centre of your life. A space that only you can access and shape into a safe and sacred Inner Sanctuary that offers you a retreat from the busy-ness of the world where you can connect with what matters to you and renew yourself on a regular basis. At Kaizen Leadership Institute, we help you restore your … [Read more...]
Past, Present and Future – It’s all ONE
June 27, 2014 by
It’s all ONE – when you own your past. For when you own your past it doesn't own you. You've accepted it and accepting it you know it and yourself, Realizing what motivated you to make the choices you made You let go of the need to find someone to blame, feel guilt or shame. It just is what it is! Accepting your past, you accept … [Read more...]
Coaching – A Learning Journey of Transformation and Empowerment
June 18, 2014 by
My first year of coaching is vividly imprinted on my memory. My challenge and intention were the same – to be there, fully present, attentive to the coachee for the duration of the session. My aim was to be mindfully present, an independent, objective and compassionate listener and coach, attentive without judgment allowing none of my own thoughts … [Read more...]
