The Secret

Published: Wed, 10/01/25

In 1998, the American counsellor, educator and teacher Mavis Karn wrote a now legendary letter called “The Secret” to a group of juvenile inmates…

What game are you playing at work?

Published: Tue, 09/30/25

In April, I sent out an email with the subject line: How 9to5ers can use the Tetris Effect to find more fun, freedom and success at work In the email,…

At the drop of a hat

Published: Mon, 09/29/25

Updated: Mon, 09/29/25

When I run a Mindset & Clarity session for a new team at work, I always start the session the same way. Namely, I introduce myself to the room as Tom…

You have permission to give yourself permission

Published: Thu, 09/25/25

There’s a famous parable by the Czech writer Franz Kafka called Before the Law. In the parable, a man from the countryside tries to enter “The Law”…

Does being a work-in-progress disqualify me from being a coach?

Published: Wed, 09/24/25

Last November, I was delighted to run a Subtraction Method workshop for readers of daily email maestro John Bejakovic’s newsletter. Here's how John…

The Grundy Prophecies

Published: Tue, 09/23/25

Today I’m channelling my inner Mystic Meg and taking a peek into my sparkly crystal ball. If you’re looking for ne t week’s lottery numbers, you’re in…

How to stop stressing about household chores AND getting wound up at work

Published: Mon, 09/22/25

Just the other day, an insight clicked for me that I've never put into words before. An insight that's definitely led to a calmer time at work. It…

Putting the "Buddha" in "the Buddha of Banking"

Published: Thu, 09/18/25

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my new nickname, “The Buddha of Banking”. The “banking” part is self-e planatory. I work for a bank after all. The…

Separating the raisins from the rice pudding (part 3)

Published: Wed, 09/17/25

I was reading an interesting story recently about the Roman slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus. The Stoics certainly seem to be flavour of the month…

FYI

Published: Tue, 09/16/25

Strange but true: There are moments in my day job when I’m so thoroughly baffled by the phrases being bandied around by my esteemed banking colleagues…