Why
With all that is available to our senses in today's 24/7 world I want to use rhyme as a conscious methodology to break through the noise of the everyday. A flashback to the days of the Court Jester where poems and songs were used to present a different perspective to the status quo. Where the person of least power in the court could playfully reach through to the most powerful and rock their world.
As a facilitator, trainer and coach, I believe that we can make organisations more human and change the dynamic of machine over woman and man. By creating sustainable personal power through living a values and purposed based life and using collaborative technology that unlocks our collective intelligence we can make a significant shift. When I reflect on my experience of work and that which my grandchildren will have, I know there is much more to do so here in lies my quest.
“who will listen to me says the voice inside
isn’t there a place i can go and hide
stay safe and warm, nice and neat
away from any potential heat
wake up you wimp another cries
are you going to listen to those lies
you were born to be at the same table
time to light up and enable.
enable your voice to speak your truth
breathe it in as you wear your new suit
for the time is now dear friends as we gather
let’s make this a moment that really does matter. ”
Words to move you
I wake up in the morning
to another beautiful day
The thoughts of our crazy world flood in
And I push the beauty away (…)
love is not the big things
the one off things
the gold and glitter kind of things
It's not the wine-ing, the dining,
the overall sense of shining. (...)
Working hard night and day
Grinding away to get our pay
When everything has been said and done
We go home with our spirits undone (...)
Here we are at the end of the week
workshops done journals still to complete
a happy tired is how we roll
rest and recover ready to go. (...)
Coach like there is no tomorrow
Coach like there is only today
Whole person in this very moment
Whole person listening away (...)
React or respond that is the question
How do I create more space for the mention?
Lift me out of this miserable situation
For I have something to guide your intention (...)
Hey yes I had the company tour
got my resources and ready to whirl
Hold on I need to attend a dozen meetings
Back to back says my diary sending me greetings
what is our purpose
Why are we here
how will we engage together
for our success my dear(...)
Breathe in and let go
of all the things you think you need to know
to make this day a success
remember its already a mess (...)
Not so long ago when I was young
planning my career and having fun
Thinking about what meaningful work to do
To Help pull us out of this Global stew (...)
blood on my panties here we go again
a reminder of gender, something else to amend
reach for the cup that will gladly receive
all that is now wasted no need to conceive (...)
Here's my analysis of 2016
The highs and lows and everything in between
Using a GUBA was a good call
Helping me to see the impact of it all. (...)