Another sleepless night. This morning I am driving to Rome for a 4-day break so lets hope that breaks the habit of “not sleeping”. I may blog if the fancy takes me but officially, I’ll be back next Monday.
Author: Chris Barrow
Chris Barrow has been active as a consultant, trainer and coach to the UK dental profession for over 20 years. As a writer, his blog enjoys a strong following and he is a regular contributor to the dental press. Naturally direct, assertive and determined, he has the ability to reach conclusions quickly, as well as the sharp reflexes and lightness of touch to innovate, change tack and push boundaries. In 2014 he appeared as a “castaway” in the first season of the popular reality TV show “The Island with Bear Grylls”. His main professional focus is as Coach Barrow, providing coaching and mentorship to independent dentistry.
After a very busy working day on Monday I was feeling pleased with myself. In spite of some remnants of “jet lag” from last week, my determination to clear the decks before a short break had me ticking those boxes on the good old “to do” list. At 4.30pm I decided to take a short
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I have to admit that the principle reason I bought this book was “fear” of being out-read by my clients, colleagues and competitors. After all, so many people have read or listened to “The 7 habits” that buying the new book is similar to buying the latest version of Windows – you don’t need it
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At the close of the two Intensives I made a specific request that those attending would send me a written testimonial, within 2 working days, to explain the benefits they had accrued from being there. I am now sitting in a world of appreciation – its great. And I also requested permission to use those
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Interesting that I have started reading Covey’s “8th Habit” and, this morning, he talks about his 4 intelligences/capacities. They are: a. Mental Intelligence (IQ) – what we can do with our brains b. Physical/Economic Intelligence (PQ) – what we can do with our bodies c. Emotional/Social Intelligence (EQ) – what we can do with our
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Its 4.45am in Vancouver and my car to the airport arrives in 15 minutes. Here goes for a long journey – Toronto first, three hour stop over and then overnight to Milan and a week’s vacation. There is much happening in Barrow-land, to do with immigration issues – I will reveal all in a few
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Two Coaching Business School Intensives delivered. Two unique experiences. Two distinct groups with their own dynamic. I am realising, after this trip to Canada, how important the “tribal experience” is to the coaches and how important it is that they have a tribal elder/leader who has the wisdom to teach, train and consultant, the patience
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I was really worried yesterday – because after the “party” at last week’s Toronto Intensive (22 of us never stopped laughing for 3 days), the prospect of working with 5 clients for 3 days was daunting. The room was very quiet, few questions were asked during the morning. I was using lots of energy and
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I was called to task on my use of language the other day. A coach was asking me how easy/difficult it was to fill the two coaching programmes (or schools) that we offer. I replied, “after 10 years it is still a struggle.” The distinction came later. “Chris, when you tell me its still a
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Big “aha” moment in yesterday’s Intensive. Its an old saying that: “Efficient is doing things right. but effective is doing the right thing right.” I have always been efficient – ever since 1980 and my first time-management course. 1. make a list of all you have to do; 2. A/B/C the list; 3. do the
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