Jul 11, 2026 | Switch Thinking
What if a small switch in your thinking for just two minutes could instantly change how you feel? Most of us assume we need to change our circumstances before we can change how we feel. But what if we’ve got it the wrong way around? Over the past few months, I’ve...
Jun 30, 2026 | Switch Thinking
It’s your greatest fear. Or this is what my students and colleagues tell me. You are halfway through a presentation when someone asks an unexpected question. Your mind goes blank. Or you’re in a job interview and the interviewer asks something you hadn’t...
Jun 23, 2026 | Switch Thinking
In our education system most of us have been taught critical thinking. But of course there are other ways of thinking. Design thinking, systems thinking, lateral thinking, strategic thinking and visual thinking to name a few. Each approach has value. But there is a...
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...
Apr 25, 2026 | Switch Thinking
I have long been a fan of Agile Methodology for project management and software development. The idea of small rapid releases, rapid iteration, client feedback and lots of collaboration is such a smart idea in a rapidly changing environment. When requirements change...
Apr 7, 2026 | 6 Switches, Coaching, Get Unstuck, Switch Thinking, Switch your Thinking
When Rory Mcilroy, was the 2025 Masters it was the culmination of a 14 year journey. But even his triumph was not without its drama. He bogeyed the last hole and was in a playoff. Rory was feeling down and his mind was filled with what if’s. But then his caddy...
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