Heidi Cornelissen's Page

We had breakfast at Sydney Harbour this morning with a glorious view of the bridge. The bridge being impressive and large we had to focus to see the little groups of people climbing over the arches. From our distance they looked like upright ants.

The individuals climbing the bridge were each possibly terrified, focused on their own safety but tied with the necessary safety ropes. I’d guess each climber’s particular experience was all important and all consuming in those moments.

But to us, th… Continue

The personal development industry has grown in the last number of years. More and more people are starting to understand the importance of “growing yourself in order to grow your world”.

Many aspects of personal development work are designed around WHAT you want in life. You’re encouraged to set goals, create vision boards; keep a cheque for $1 million dollars in your wallet and so forth.
Is Personal development work being translated into being successful? And does success always involve money?… Continue

I’ve been watching the series of LOST on DVD over the past couple of months and one of the (many) things that struck me was that everyone had a “story” and baggage from their previous life that came with them into the present crisis (the plane crash on the island).
But these issues hardly (or never) are discussed between the survivors – they never really get honest with each other. This honesty only happens when their individual “dockets” are exposed to everyone in season 3 or 4.
And then – desp… Continue

I’m currently Feng Shui’ing my house (in small DIY chunks that I understand).
I’ve shifted some furniture around (slightly) and moved items of certain colours into specific areas. It’s amazing how different I feel with just that! The environment feels “lifted” somehow.

We’ve only being in this home for 4 months, but in some ways I’ve gotten so used to things being where they are. Already. It’s as though our things are taken for granted and hence stagnated in some way.

It made me wonder in what… Continue

As coaches, we’re trained to listen out for the language people use when they talk. It’s reflective of their state of mind.

Perhaps you’re unaware of how you speak? And therefore of how you feel and what you believe?

As a first step become conscious of that continuous voice in your head. Hear the words it uses when talking (internally and externally).

How often do you use the word “they”, or “everyone” instead of “I”?
How often do you use the word “should” or “must” instead of “want”?

For ex… Continue