The Churning

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Tag Archives: Nelson Mandela

Overcoming fear

Posted on August 21, 2025 by The Churning — Leave a reply
Woman flies through the air, concentrating

Even when we know how to find the ten types of opportunity that exist in any situation, and how to choose the one that suits us best, there are still Continue Reading →

Posted in 4: Choose What's Best for You, Inner Leadership | Tagged Marianne Williamson, Nelson Mandela | Leave a reply

Why David Bowie matters to us

Posted on January 13, 2016 by The Churning — Leave a reply

Why is it that we mourn when people we’ve never met die? People like David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Nelson Mandela. The reason, as a fan tweeted recently, is because they help us Continue Reading →

Posted in 1: Centre, Ground, & Deepen, 4: Choose What's Best for You, 5: Know Your Purpose & Values, Inner Leadership | Tagged David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Nelson Mandela | Leave a reply

It always seems impossible

Posted on July 18, 2015 by The Churning — Leave a reply
It always seems impossible until it is done - Mandela

On this anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth, a reminder that any challenge can seem impossible, right up until the moment when it is finished. When we look from the outside at Continue Reading →

Posted in 4: Choose What's Best for You, 7: Prepare for the Journey, Inner Leadership | Tagged Nelson Mandela | Leave a reply

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— “An outstanding book. Inspirational and uplifting.”

— “My favourite book to turn to when I have a leadership dilemma.”

— “The inspiring manual to improve our ability to thrive in VUCA times.”

— “An essential shift in thinking: an ethical framework for business decision makers based on emotional maturity.”

— “Essential reading for any leader who wants to thrive in times of change.”

— “…should be on every change-maker’s bookshelf… rich… practical… detailed… clear… invaluable.”

— “It’s brilliant! I keep dipping into it and finding little pearls of wisdom.”

— “Refreshing and necessary. A personal development journey recommended for… today’s highly unpredictable world.”

— “An excellent guide to riding the waves of change and being stronger when faced with adversity.”

— “An outstanding book… A very valuable companion for those in search of meaning.”

— “Excellent, clear, pragmatic, practical, radical.”

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