LATEST NEWS FROM EVOLUTIONARY INTELLIGENCE
LATEST NEWS FROM EVOLUTIONARY INTELLIGENCE
Find Your Purpose and Personal Success Part 2
Julie’s discovery of purpose and how it leads to personal success. I was working with a business manager of a construction firm. Her role included supporting the owner of the business, as well as collating and organising information and financials into a...
What is Purpose? Part 1
“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost.”...
Your Mind…Its Not Only What You Think!
A key aspect of better communication and relationships relies on developing a better understanding our mind. For hundreds of years we have been taught to value and focus on our brain, and in many cases to ignore our heart or gut. This has clearly not been effective,...
Your Personal Development. In the Context That Matters Most to You.
At EI we believe that a commitment to our personal development is paramount to living a life of meaning and purpose and creating a sense of wellbeing. We are passionate about supporting people to understand how they function and how they may be able to show up more...
My Journey of Presence by Andrew Leitch
As most of you will know, a cornerstone of our work at Evolutionary Intelligence is practicing the state of Presence. I am constantly surprised at how this simple act can have such a profound impact on our personal and business lives. On a personal level, it has been...
How Does Indigenous Wisdom Help Us in The Boardroom?
Whether we are working with individuals or organisations, many of the most powerful tools we use have a link to an indigenous state called Dadirri. Dadirri encompasses many things that science is now telling us are beneficial to us not only as individuals, but that...
How Can Horses Help My Business, By Jackie Smith
We know that communication, relationship and leadership skills are critical for successful and productive businesses. It is the same when working with horses. Horses respond best to good connection, clear communication and consistent, calm leadership. They require us...
Evolutionary Intelligence the Next Step After EQ
When we speak to different groups and work in organisations we are often asked what Evolutionary intelligence is, so we thought we would spread the word a little wider. For many years now we have heard of the importance of EQ or Emotional Intelligence. There has been...
The Magic of Listening
As I reflect on the Art of Listening, I am drawn to remember those times when I felt really deeply heard and seen. Those magical moments when the other person gave me the gift of his or her presence and deep attention – without agenda. Those moments create an...
Grounding and Mindfulness
What’s the Link Between Grounding and Mindfulness? Last time I shared some information about 9 specific qualities that have been shown scientifically to be enhanced by mindfulness practice. Here they are again: 1. Emotional Balance 2. The ability to pause before you...
Neuroscience of Awareness
Neuroscience of Awareness. Would you like more of these in your life? 1. Emotional Balance 2. The ability to pause before you act 3. Insight 4. Empathy 5. Fear modulation 6. Intuition – the ability to listen to your body 7. The ability to act according to the greater...
Let’s Talk About All of You
My experience in working with individuals and businesses has shown how little we understand of who we are and how we function. By “who we are”, I mean the different aspects of us that make up the incredible beings we truly are. In my experience, it is when we...
Self Compassion
As humans, when we set ourselves a new goal, we generally begin that journey with great enthusiasm. Over time the enthusiasm can begin to wane, and in many cases after a month or two the goal seems nothing more than a distant memory that became too hard or...
Letting Go
As humans, when we set ourselves a new goal, we generally begin that journey with great enthusiasm. Over time the enthusiasm can begin to wane, and in many cases after a month or two the goal seems nothing more than a distant memory that became too hard or...
Life Transitions
Change is the only constant in life yet for many people, it is also one of the most significant contributors to stress. To make conscious change is to take new steps that are free from the distortions that arise when decisions are made from fear and stress. So it...
Rituals
The majority of time in our days is often spent on the day to day managing of affairs. We get busy in the logistics, the to-do lists, the moment to moment situations that need our attention, and, if we are lucky, we remember to stay Present every now and then. When we...
Feminine Wisdom
In business today, there is a growing need for balance between the more traditional “masculine” qualities and the newly respected “feminine” qualities. For masculine, I’m talking about the linear, logical, competitive, active principles that are so important in...
Presence
As leaders, it’s vital to align our words, actions and energy with our personal and organisational goals. We need to develop the capacity to respond to situations or people from a place of our highest values – whenever humanly possible. However, sometimes we find...
Difficult Conversations
One of the most difficult times to stay present and grounded is during a difficult conversation. Have you ever noticed, when faced with someone who is angry or frustrated with you, how easy it is to lose your presence and flow? An important piece in developing your...
Linking Mind, Body and Heart
At Evolutionary Intelligence, one of our aims is to help you find balance between all aspects of yourself – Mind, Body, Heart and Spirit. In order to achieve more balance, the Evolutionary Intelligence program guides you in various ways to achieving increased levels...
Values, and How They Guide Us
When we enter an organisation and start to delve into their culture, we always help them identify their underlying values as the very first step we take together. As a business that works with other organisations in their cultural alignment, we have to practice what...
How Do You Do Anger?
What’s your relationship to anger? Is it something to avoid? Discourage? Suppress? For most of us, anger has not traditionally been met with a whole lot of empathy. As children, our anger may well have been painful for our parents or those around us, and as a result,...
Brene Brown on Vulnerability Members Only
Brené Brown’s first TED talk, which describes her journey as a researcher into connection, and how it led her into the understanding of shame and the fear of disconnection. During her research, spanning 6 years and countless stories from thousands of people, she...
Brene Brown on Listening to Shame Members Only
In this TED Talk, Brené Brown talks about vulnerability being absolutely essential for whole hearted living. It is often perceived as weakness, yet it is the most accurate measurement of courage you can find. Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity...
Daniel Goleman on Compassion Members Only
This Ted Talk by one of our favourites, Dan Goleman, makes the case that humans are hard wired for empathy via mirror neurons in our brains. These mirror neurons allow us to empathise with others, especially those with whom we have something in common. Goleman’s point...