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...
May 11, 2026 | Switch your Thinking, Think Differently
In a fast-moving, AI dominated world what is the one quality you need more than ever? I would argue its the ability to look at a situation in different ways. For example, You can see a car as a mechanical engine. Switch to a different lens. You can see a car as a...
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...
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...
Mar 9, 2026 | Box and Ball Modes, Switch Thinking, Switch your Thinking
In the Switch Thinking System there are two thinking modes. Note these are modes not people. Everyone can learn to use both modes and move between them. These two modes are called Box Mode and Ball Mode. There are two different modes of operating that complement...
Feb 15, 2026 | 6 Switches, Change, Coaching, Get Unstuck, Problem Solving, Switch Thinking, Switch your Thinking, Teaching, Team leaders, Think Differently
We have all felt it. It’s a big presentation, meeting or interview. We have prepared, rehearsed and yet when the moment arrives, when we have to perform we get stuck. Our mind goes blank or we keep going over the same points. The unexpected question or comment...
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