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Launching my new book in London on November 20!

I am very excited to announce the launch of my new book “Embody: The Power of Presence In an Age of Distraction”. It is the culmination of a nearly twenty year journey sharing a message and the roadmap to living with clarity and meaning in an AI driven tech world. The official launch of the book will take place in the University Women’s Club in London on the 20th of November at 18:30. RSVP on [email protected] if you would like to attend.

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Here’s what’s kept me busy and out of sight recently

I’ve been mostly off the radar for the past few months, as I’ve dedicated this time to completely rewriting a book I originally pulled from the market over a decade ago. It’s my best book ever—written to help you relax and feel comfortably centered in this runaway technological age of ours. Here’s a sneak preview of the title: “Embody: The Power of Presence in an Age of Distraction” This has been me since May. Cup of tea migrated from the left side of the computer ( hot water and lemon) in the morning to the right side (chicory latte) in

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Reboot Your Cognitive Operating System: Mental Reset for Change-Makers

Is the complexity of disrupting industries overloading your mental circuits? This Cognitive Reset technique isn’t just a break – it’s a science-backed method to clear mental cache and optimize your brain’s processing power. 1. Find a quiet space for 15 minutes 2. Focus on your natural breathing rhythm 3. Observe thoughts without engaging 4. If restless, gently shake out limbs 5. Conclude by drinking two glasses of water Innovators practicing this technique report: • Ability to maintain peak mental performance during extended problem-solving sessions • Enhanced pattern recognition across disparate data sets • Improved emotional resilience when facing setbacks or

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Access Your Body’s Intuitive Intelligence: Somatic Integration for Visionary Leaders

In the race to transform industries, are you overlooking your most powerful tool – your own body? This Somatic Integration practice isn’t just relaxation, it’s a gateway to accessing the vast intelligence of your entire nervous system. 1. Sit comfortably, eyes closed 2. Perform a slow body scan 3. Focus on hands, feet, breath, and belly 4. Ask periodically: ‘What am I aware of right now?’ 5. Practice for 15-30 minutes Leaders who practice regularly report: • Enhanced intuitive decision-making in high-stakes situations • Improved ability to ‘read the room’ and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics • Greater resilience and emotional

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Embodied Innovation: Grounding Practice for Technological Visionaries

In our digital age, do you ever feel disconnected from the tangible world your innovations aim to improve? This Grounding Practice isn’t just a nature walk – it’s a powerful recalibration of your entire sensory system. 1. Find a natural outdoor setting 2. Walk barefoot, focusing on foot sensations 3. Engage all senses – sounds, smells, sights 4. Practice for 10-20 minutes 5. Notice how you feel compared to when you started Innovators report: • Sudden solutions to UX/UI challenges after reconnecting with natural interfaces • Enhanced ability to predict real-world implications of digital innovations • Improved capacity to communicate

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Cultivate a Cosmic Perspective: Meditation for World-Changers

Feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of global challenges? This Cosmic Perspective Meditation isn’t just relaxation – it’s a tool for radical perception shift. By systematically expanding your awareness, you’re training your mind to hold complexity and see patterns at a larger scale. 1. Sit comfortably, eyes closed 2. Visualize expanding awareness: room → building → city → country → Earth → solar system → galaxy → universe 3. Hold the cosmic perspective, reflecting on your work 4. Slowly ‘zoom’ back to your immediate surroundings Practitioners report: • Sudden insights into complex systems problems • A renewed sense of purpose and

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Rewire Your Brain for Innovation: The Windmill Exercise

Feeling stuck in old thought patterns? The Windmill Exercise isn’t just arm circles – it’s a powerful neuroplasticity tool. By engaging both hemispheres of your brain through bilateral movement, you’re literally creating new neural pathways. 1. Stand with arms extended at shoulder height 2. Rotate both arms forward for 60 seconds 3. Reverse direction for 60 seconds 4. Rotate left arm forward, right arm backward for 60 seconds 5. Switch directions for final 60 seconds As you move, notice the shift in your mental state. Many report a sudden ‘aha!’ moment or a fresh perspective on a longstanding problem. This

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You are not your body. Free yourself from societal pressure and cultivate a deeper sense of self

From a young age, many of us—especially women—are taught to identify strongly with our physical appearance. But here’s a liberating truth: You are not your body. Neurological research shows that our sense of self is created by complex brain processes, not our physical form. In ‘The worry-free way,’ I explore how this insight can free us from societal pressures and negative self-image. Learn practical steps to cultivate a deeper, more authentic sense of self beyond physical appearance. Discover how embracing this concept can lead to improved body image, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Photo credit: Gelatin at Pexels

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Emotions vs. Feelings: Understanding the Difference

Emotions are brief, intense physiological responses to stimuli. Feelings are our conscious interpretation of these emotions. In ‘The worry-free way,’ I explore this crucial distinction. You experience emotions, but you are not your emotions. You’re the awareness observing both the raw emotional response and the subsequent feelings. Recent neuroscience supports this view: This understanding is liberating. By recognizing you’re not your emotions, you can: Learn practical steps to navigate your emotional landscape without being controlled by it. Discover how to inhabit your body fully while freeing your mind from emotional turbulence. Photo credit: Mart Production at Pexels

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Are you stuck in your thoughts? Time to reconnect with your body and free your mind

 Ever wondered why ASMR videos, featuring gentle sounds and personal attention, have millions of views? It’s often an unconscious attempt by people stuck in their heads to reconnect with their bodies and sensory experiences. While ASMR can offer temporary relief, my upcoming book “The worry-free way” goes deeper. I reveal how to break free from the thought maze and truly inhabit your body, achieving lasting mind-body connection without external stimuli. Discover why you are not your thoughts and learn evidence-based techniques to find inner calm and sensory awareness. Photo credit: Oscar Keys at Unsplash Read more about ASMR at this

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