Support for life’s “key” moments.
Stop doing what isn’t working. See a big red STOP sign in front of your face when you begin to react in ways you know don’t serve you, have never served you. You don’t have to have a backup plan, though it helps. Just STOP what isn’t working.
When stakes are high, we often hold back because we’re afraid we’ll make a mistake, look foolish, hurt others, or get hurt ourselves. Using the Aikido metaphor, we’re afraid of falling down.
In Aikido, falling is an art form—the art of ukemi (receiving). We don’t see falling down as failure, because we don’t see what we’re doing as a contest.
I am given many dance partners in life. Whether the dance is easy or difficult is influenced at least in part by me.
Is it criticism or feedback? The answer lies in your perception…
Way before we take action, there is an energy that’s present in the body. When you recognize that energy, you have the freedom to surface it, work with it, and change it.
Aikidoists know the importance of posture.
Every culture has its own etiquette. What contributes to safety and respect in your workplace?
It’s hard to like everyone. Some of our colleagues are great partners; we know their style and blend easily with their energy. With others we are always out of step.
How are you inventing your life today? Stop for a moment. Give yourself a centering break. Read about Aikido in a snowbank.
Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of aikido, said aikido is the art of peace, a way to practice freedom through compassion, wisdom, and fearlessness. If we use this definition, how free are you? And what holds you back?
Ki (pronounced “key”) is Japanese for universal energy or life force; it’s the symbol I use as my logo. Ki Moments are those moments in which you are fully aware of your life force and your ability to influence your environment. Ki Moments hold challenge and opportunity. How you handle them is what makes life interesting and powerful.
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I offer experiential, interactive training, coaching, and keynote presentations on conflict, communication skills, and creating your life and work on purpose. Utilizing the martial art Aikido, I help you change reactive mental and behavioral habits and increase options. I’ve written a book and two CDs to support your practice.
Ki (pronounced “key”) is Japanese for universal energy or life force; it’s the central syllable in Aikido and the symbol you see in my logo.