Boiling Frogs and Fresh Talking - Personal & Team Retreats 08
By Lorna McDowell, Monday 14 July, 2008
If there's one mantra I hear incessantly these days from people, it's "If only I had more time ..." The boiling frog story states that a frog can be boiled alive if the water is heated slowly enough - it is said that if a frog is placed in boiling water, it will jump out, but if it is placed in cold water that is slowly heated, it will never jump out because it slowly adjusts to the temperature before it finally expires. I'll leave you to make the connection....
There will never be more time - it's the one bank account that is always diminishing - it's how you choose to use this precious commodity that counts. In my research with clients , I have come to notice that a good 80% of time is lost in procrastination, poor teamwork and general feelings of exhaustion resulting in fuzzy focus and ineffective decisions.
Successfully fulfilled people - those that "keep their frequencies clear", who understand laser sharp focus, managing energy and the importance of clear decisions - have long since learnt the essential discipline of taking time out for facilitated personal reflection and learning to stay on "the journey".
So to change your reality, change your mantra. Now is the time to take time to focus on what you are creating. Why not prevent yourself and your colleagues from becoming a boiling frog and taste one of our team or personal retreats instead?
Xenergie offers stimulating executive retreats where you as an individual can dialogue with like minds OR tailored in-company collaboration and reflection days designed to nurture your talent and galvanise the collective wisdom and energy of your workforce for developing the emerging future.
Call me, Lorna McDowell, on +353 (0)87 919 0622 to discuss your interest or to tailor make a recipe just for you.
TEAM RETREATS
Team Heartbeat: Talking in Questions - world cafe style dialogue process which engages groups in discussion on key questions for team/organisational growth. This is a magical process where the answers and issues emerge and take shape from the passion of the debates. The process is structured and can be delivered in formats from 1 day to 5 days, but the content may evolve according to the issues that arise form the discussion. Ideal for times of organisational change, nurturing talent, bringing teams together and innovating the future. The theme is soulful, rhythmic, visual and alive with meaning.
Footsteps Self Mastery - Becoming YOU - we have been running this magnificent programme for five years and it never ceases to amaze in the lives that take off as a result. The course is a veritable guidebook to understanding 'who' you are and 'how' you are and developing a resourceful mindset for creating the future. Whilst it focuses on the individual, we run this successfully in organisations to help build positive mindsets and help people feel more engaged in their work and the game of life. Footsteps is run as a public retreat over 2 x 2 days (next date 17-19 October) or as an in-house series of talks and mini-seminars over a period of 90 days.
Culture Snap - there is much talk about 'values' in company culture ... in this team workshop we take an imprint of your company values and culture through capturing the stories that are embedded in the web of your company/team's DNA and play it back to you. Through music, storytelling and capturing the essence on film, the output of this workshop not only provides valuable information but also a snapshot piece of treasure for your company's archives.
PERSONAL RETREATS
Stop the Clock: Samhain Executive Masterclass: Friday 31 October and Saturday 1 November: This 1 or 2-day leadership forum provides a meaningful space to think about whatever is on
your mind professionally or personally. We provide a facilitation
process that uses leading edge innovation techniques, dialoguing in community and most
importantly the encouragement to stretch your thinking beyond the
urgencies of day to day business. Friday evening includes a reflective bonfire using Native American tradition. Delegates may choose to attend for one or two days (Day 1: Clearing Day 2: Visioning). To register your interest please register your interest or book directly. Numbers are limited, early booking recommended. Fees: 1 day 295 euros, Dinner & Native American Fire Ceremony 75 euros per person, 2 day full package 650 euros.A Brand Called You - Residential 2 day Personal Branding Retreat - 4-5 October, Co Clare
Footsteps Self Mastery - the Journey to YOU begins - Residential 2.5 day Retreat - 17-19 October, Co Clare
Ireland East Coast and UK dates for Footsteps Self Mastery & A Brand Called YOU to be announced shortly, please register your interest
To book visit Xenergie On-line Store or contact Lorna McDowell on +353(0)91 635583