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Amy Rowlinson
4 days ago2 min read
Focus on Delegation
How often do you know exactly what you should do, yet fail to follow your own advice? I’ve been ignoring my own wisdom for over four...
Amy Rowlinson
Jan 102 min read
Focus on Asking
While away in America celebrating my 50th birthday Jon and I spent the last few days of our trip in Boston so I decided to reach out to...
Amy Rowlinson
Jan 32 min read
Focus on Thoughtfulness
Throughout his life, my grandfather George wrote to people who inspired him, often receiving wonderful typed or handwritten responses...
Amy Rowlinson
Dec 27, 20242 min read
Focus on Reframing
How can a simple shift in language can transform how you feel? Â Reframing is a transformative tool that allows you to see challenges,...
Amy Rowlinson
Dec 26, 20242 min read
Focus on Research
Knowing how I consider scientific research on purpose significant to use in my work, my book editor Beverley Glick excitedly shared a...
Amy Rowlinson
Dec 20, 20242 min read
Focus on Presents
What makes a perfect gift? I believe it's when you give someone more than just an item; something that is an expression of...
Amy Rowlinson
Dec 13, 20241 min read
Focus on Experimentation
As highlighted in the January-February 2025 HBR magazine article 'Want Your Company to Get Better at Experimentation?' , Â experimentation...
Amy Rowlinson
Dec 6, 20242 min read
Focus on Gatherings
I’m still away in the States but we head back home tomorrow evening after running our first US parkrun on the outskirts of Boston. In...
Amy Rowlinson
Nov 29, 20242 min read
Focus on Fifty
Tomorrow, on St. Andrew's Day, I turn 50 and it feels like a wake-up call in the best possible way. It’s not just another birthday; it’s...
Amy Rowlinson
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Focus on Wild
This week's podcast episode with Jen Le Marinel ( 434 Wild Wisdom ) sparked off a thought about the concept of 'wild' and how she used it...
Amy Rowlinson
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Focus on Resets
In this week’s podcast interview with Tracy Irwin she shared how she’s on the brink of a new chapter in her life as she enters into a...
Amy Rowlinson
Nov 8, 20241 min read
Focus on Chaos
In chaotic times, your purpose becomes an anchor, grounding you when life feels uncertain and overwhelming. Chaos challenges your...
Amy Rowlinson
Nov 1, 20242 min read
Focus on Common Treasures
What a week! Launching a book isn’t something you experience every day, so I knew Tuesday would be memorable however I couldn’t have...
Amy Rowlinson
Oct 25, 20243 min read
Focus on Controllables
Happy Publication Day to me! Happy Publication Day to me! Happy Publication Day to mee-ee! Happy Publication Day to me! Â Or is it? Â ...
Amy Rowlinson
Oct 18, 20241 min read
Focus on World Values Day
Yesterday marked World Values Day , an annual event aimed at raising awareness and promoting the practice of values globally. This year’s...
Amy Rowlinson
Oct 11, 20241 min read
Focus on Thrutopia
Have you heard of thrutopia? I hadn’t either until this week’s guest, Manda Scott , introduced me to the concept. Thrutopia bridges the...
Amy Rowlinson
Oct 4, 20242 min read
Focus on Feedback
Feedback can be both empowering and intimidating. A fear of feedback can hold you back, preventing you from starting or finishing...
Amy Rowlinson
Sep 27, 20242 min read
Focus on Relatability
A couple of weeks ago, I had a peer mentoring session who shared with me that what I’d just articulated to him about my book in our...
Amy Rowlinson
Sep 20, 20242 min read
Focus on Audiobooks
Do you like listening to audiobooks? I do, as it makes the content of books much more accessible. When I don’t have the time to sit down...
Amy Rowlinson
Sep 13, 20242 min read
Focus on Humanity
Ever since I recorded episode 422 Revolutionising Conflict Resolution with Barefoot Mediator, Jane Gunn , I've been reflecting on the two...
Amy Rowlinson
Sep 6, 20241 min read
Focus on Momentum
Building and maintaining momentum is crucial to success in any long-term endeavour. This weekend on Sunday, I celebrate a major personal...
Amy Rowlinson
Aug 30, 20242 min read
Focus on Transitions
Speaking with Dr Nuthana PB in this week’s episode 420 Climate Change and Health , she shared the chapter change she was transitioning...
Amy Rowlinson
Aug 16, 20241 min read
Focus on Today
If you were to focus on today it would involve immersing yourself in the present moment, embracing the here and now. By centring your...
Amy Rowlinson
Aug 9, 20243 min read
Focus on Limiting Beliefs
Limiting beliefs are deeply engrained assumptions or perceptions that constrain your potential. They often stem from past experiences,...
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