May 26, 2026 | Get Unstuck, mode of thinking, Switch Thinking, Switch your Thinking, Teaching, Think Differently
I originally developed Switch Thinking based on the idea of switching between Box Mode and Ball Mode. Box Mode was a structured, analytical and rational way of thinking based on efficiency and what has worked before. It feels safe and comfortable. Ball Mode by...
Mar 31, 2026 | Coaching, Creativity, Get Unstuck, mode of thinking, Switch Thinking, Switch your Thinking, Teaching, Team leaders
We often think that meaningful change takes time. And that it requires long term behavioural change to be effective. This is true. These approaches are valuable, proven and important. But what if you need to make a change right now? A conversation that turns sour. A...
Jan 5, 2026 | 6 Switches, Coaching, Get Unstuck, mode of thinking, Switch Thinking, Switch your Thinking, Teaching, Team leaders, Think Differently
What if, we think about individual and team performance differently? What if, we focused on individual moments rather than big dramatic actions? And to push this theme, what if we started to think about the idea that some moments are more important than others? And...
Nov 29, 2025 | 6 Switches, Coaching, Creativity, Get Unstuck, mode of thinking, Switch Thinking, Switch your Thinking, Teaching, Team leaders
Every day, in every moment, we influence the people around us — often far more than we realise. It could be a smile when you enter a room full of strangers. Or remembering someone’s name. These are small actions that can create a positive impact. These are...
Jun 27, 2025 | Box and Ball Modes, Brainstorming, Creativity, mode of thinking, Problem Solving, Switch Thinking, Switch your Thinking, think outside the box
Think outside the box. It’s one of the most widely used phrases in business, education, and creative problem-solving. It sounds inspirational — even revolutionary. But despite its popularity, this phrase may now be doing more harm than good. Here’s why — and what we...
Apr 7, 2025 | mode of thinking, Switch Thinking, Team leaders, Think Differently, think outside the box
It’s time to update how we think about brainstorming. For decades, brainstorming has been the go-to method for generating ideas. “Suspend judgment.” “Every idea is a good idea.” “No criticism allowed.” These rules have been etched into the creative playbook for as...
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