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Our lives are simply how we view them, or are they? This is an interesting question that most of us struggle with at some point in our lives. Perspective and paradox are two concepts that, with some insight, can help us get clarity on certain issues and situations in our daily lives.

Perspective has many definitions (ironically!). The one most pertinent to how we see our world is possibly this; the state of one's ideas, the facts known to one, etc., in having a meaningful interrelationship.

Any given situation can have many perspectives. If you dislike your current job because of your boss, what perspectives can that give you? The easy answer is simply "It's time to move on to a new job with a new boss". However, another perspective might be that your current boss has values that are not in line with yours, which is the real reason you dislike your job. It may even be the case that you begin to notice most people you work with have different values to you. Perhaps its not a new job, but a new career you are looking for! Sometimes looking deeper into ourselves gives us new insights of situations and can engineer a new direction to a more peaceful, content life.

Paradox is more complex. Life is full of contradictions and this can be confusing. Sometimes we see something that can defy logic and begin questioning ourselves and our world around us. We encounter paradox almost daily through our conversations with others. Children can be particularly receptive to paradox because of their inquisitive minds. They believe something to be true only to be told by an adult that something is not. Peoples opinions hold sway with us throughout life. How often have you asked somebody for 'advice' only to be told something you didn't want to hear because it conflicts with a truth you held?

A good coach shouldn't advise you or provide solutions. You have all the answers and by being curious about what is true and what is not, you'll eventually find them. A good coach will skillfully ask you questions that challenge some of your ideas, or at the very least, get you to explore them. In fact, the exploration of our own lives never ends. If we can embrace that concept and believe that solutions are not always necessary, then the game of life is that little bit easier.

Why not call us today and see how we can help you explore the paradoxes and perspectives in your own life? This game of life can be fun sometimes!


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Matt Turner is a trained Co-Active Coach living and working in Vancouver, BC.



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What to do in a crisis

Stories of human emotion, endeavor and competitive struggle contine to come thick and fast at the London 2012 Olympics. None more so than the story of Shin Lam. A South Korean medal prospect in the sport of fencing, Shin was denied a place in the semi-final due to an error in judgement from the officials. Through no fault of her own, Shin was aghast to find the clock add been reset right at the end of her contest with Britta Heidemann, allowing Heidemann the opportunity to score the vital point needed for victory and a place in the final.

What followed was a breakdown of Olympic proportions. It involved a flood of tears and outpouring of emotion during a sit-in protest by Shin, who, as instructed by her coach, remained in the field of play for over an hour.

From a coaching perspective, this triggers the question; what can we do in adversity? This incident was the culmination of 4 years of training, 4 years of blood, sweat and tears in trying to reach a goal on the biggest stage.

Unfortunately adversity and injustice are part of life. Although unfair, it happens. Difficult as it is, one way of overcoming adversity is to try and explore the different perspectives that always exist in any situation. Its useful to remember that situations shift and change constantly. What is happening in the here and now will be different in the ensuing minutes, hours, days and weeks.

In the case of Shin, she probably did the right thing. It allowed the release of natural emotion (always important), it created media interest, which highlighted her plight, and it showed the human element of competition, struggle and endevour. Over the coming days I'll be keen to see how this story unfolds and how Shin's perspective may change.

You can read the full story of Shin Lam here http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jul/30/south-korean-fencer-protest-olympic

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A ceremony of openings

Tonights Olympic opening ceremony has attracted rave reviews. As a British citizen living in Canada it reminded me how proud I am of my country. Major events like this inspire people and the feel good factor has a positive effect, especially in times of economic and social hardship.

This got me thinking about the following question; what do we need to feel like this every day? One answer could be an appreciation of what we have as opposed to what we do not. Another could be to simply celebrate who we our and what makes us different and special. This doesn't just apply to my fellow countrymen and women, we can all learn a lesson from London tonight.

After the dust from the Olympic razzamatazz settles, take some time to look at how people felt today, and why. If we can apply that to our lives going forward, then that's a legacy we can be proud of.

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Impossible is nothing

With the Olympic opening ceremony passing off to huge critical acclaim this evening, we at Seeds Coaching thought it would be apt to show you this video clip.

Starring Muhammed Ali and host of other sporting luminaries, it reminds us that there are some special people out there willing to change the world. Impossible is indeed nothing. Click here to see the clip

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Seeds Coaching goes Olympic crazy!

Today is the day the summer Olympics officially begin. Throughout the games Seeds Coaching will be providing inspiration, satire and a whole lot of Olympic love to everyone in London!

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Quotes of the Day #3

"Be realistic, demand the impossible." - Slogan of the 1968 Paris Students' Revolt.






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Seeds Stories #2

As we said, we love a good story at Seeds Coaching, and this is probably more apt than most in this fast-paced world we are living in.


One day a hare was bragging about how fast he could run. He bragged and bragged and even laughed at the tortoise, who was so slow. The tortoise stretched out his long neck and challenged the hare to a race, which, of course, made the hare laugh.

"My, my, what a joke!" thought the hare.
"A race, indeed, a race. Oh! what fun! My, my! a race, of course, Mr. Tortoise, we shall race!" said the hare.

The forest animals met and mapped out the course. The race begun, and the hare, being such a swift runner, soon left the tortoise far behind. About halfway through the course, it occurred to the hare that he had plenty of time to beat the slow trodden tortoise.

"Oh, my!" thought the hare, "I have plenty of time to play in the meadow here."
And so he did.

After the hare finished playing, he decided that he had time to take a little nap.
"I have plenty of time to beat that tortoise," he thought. And he cuddle up against a tree and dozed.

The tortoise, in the meantime, continued to plod on, albeit, it ever so slowly. He never stopped, but took one good step after another.

The hare finally woke from his nap. "Time to get going," he thought. And off he went faster than he had ever run before! He dashed as quickly as anyone ever could up to the finish line, where he met the tortoise, who was patiently awaiting his arrival.




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5 things coaching can do for you

At Seeds Coaching we are often asked the question "What can coaching do for me?". So we spent some time putting together 5 things coaching can provide for a client.


1) You begin to live authentically

Are you being true to yourself in every area of your life? Often we run on auto-pilot day to day without really thinking about who we are and what we need. Coaching can help you stop, look and listen - to yourself! Most people are amazed and surprised at what they discover. The road to authenticity can be a long one for some, but when you get there, the rewards are plentiful! Imagine waking each day knowing who you are really are and what you need. Imagine being able to deal with life's situations better. Imagaine every day being simply an appreciation of what you've always had but perhaps never realized. Imagaine the liberation pure honesty with yourself and others can bring you. Coaching helps this process.


2) Opens up endless possibilites

Coaching is a postive, non-judemental process. Through support of a good coach, you have someone in your corner who'll always be there for you, but dosen't offer you advice you don't want to hear. A coach is not a friend but a professional who's trained to listen to you in a way others rarely do. A good coaching relationship allows you to explore possibilities that before seemed outlandish. Its a fantastic experience to design your own relationship with your coach and be given the freedom to express yourself in any way you see fit. What other area of your life can you currently do that!? Coaching brings this freedom of expression into all areas of your life.


3) Provides a safe space for you to grow

Your coach provides a private, confidential and open space for you to be yourself, try new things, and, if you like, go wild! In session with your coach
you should feel able to laugh, cry, shout, scream, pray, be silent, be happy and be sad. In short, be who you want to be! This alone can be an incredible experience for a client and really provides a platform for take off!


4) Provide you with approaches and perspectives you've never considered before

In coaching we encourage clients to consider views that they've never thought of before. Sometimes these perspectives are fun, playful, outragous, painful, unfortable, rich and thought provoking. The main point is that all perspectives are considered and none are ruled out. By doing this, clients begin to tackle possibilities they may have once thought as totally out of their realm! As a result, their lives start to change for good. Powerful stuff, eh!?


5) It starts to give your life value

This is your life we are talking about, so why not invest in it!? You simply can't put a price on the changes coaching can bring to the committed client who embraces this process. And you'd be surprised how little coaching packages start from. Once you start the journey toward living by your core beliefs, values and life purpose in everything you do, the quality of life you experience will increase significantly. Coaching truly is powerful in that way. Try it for yourself!




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