At the heart of it, Mack is a fantastic guy with whom I always look forward to catching up. He has lived it. He listens, he understands, he challenges perspectives, and I always come away from our discussions feeling invigorated and motivated.
The Dolphin
Are you contemplating a career change?
You only live once but if you do it right, once is enough
The Dolphin tool
A great step forward in mapping your ideal future
To get you started, here’s the Dolphin Tool. This tool, by gathering everything in one drawing, helps you spot themes, interests, passions which inform what you do next. It’s a great step forward in mapping your ideal future.
So here we go: without worrying about your drawing ability, grab a large piece of [preferably] A2 paper and a few different coloured pencils.
Make yourself a coffee or maybe something stronger, spread the paper out across the floor/desk and unleash your biggest, drawing of a Dolphin. For added spice, get the kids or friends to help you draw it. Smile – this should be fun.
Once you have the body of a dolphin drawn, grab a different coloured pencil and write in the middle of the Dolphin’s body – PRESENT SELF. Towards the back of the dolphin’s body write PAST SELF and towards the front of the dolphin’s body write FUTURE SELF.
Using either post-it notes or a different coloured pencil directly on the drawing, populate the PRESENT SELF section with things you like to do. Let your pencil go wild .. .it could be activities, achievements, interests, passions – the more specific the better. Write everything down as it comes into your head. There’s no right or wrong, just a flow of ideas. If you want to see mine for a bit of a thought-starter – click here.
Repeat the exercise for your PAST SELF and then again for your FUTURE SELF. In the future section, you should add in things you dream about doing and things that push you out of your comfort zone.
Once you have unloaded all your thoughts, spend some time looking for recurring themes and insights about yourself through the three stages. Ask yourself:
– What’s this telling me about what I love/don’t love? – What is it telling me about my future?
So here we go: without worrying about your drawing ability, grab a large piece of [preferably] A2 paper and a few different coloured pencils.
Make yourself a coffee or maybe something stronger, spread the paper out across the floor/desk and unleash your biggest, drawing of a Dolphin. For added spice, get the kids or friends to help you draw it. Smile – this should be fun.
Once you have the body of a dolphin drawn, grab a different coloured pencil and write in the middle of the Dolphin’s body – PRESENT SELF. Towards the back of the dolphin’s body write PAST SELF and towards the front of the dolphin’s body write FUTURE SELF.
Using either post-it notes or a different coloured pencil directly on the drawing, populate the PRESENT SELF section with things you like to do. Let your pencil go wild .. .it could be activities, achievements, interests, passions – the more specific the better. Write everything down as it comes into your head. There’s no right or wrong, just a flow of ideas. If you want to see mine for a bit of a thought-starter – click here.
Repeat the exercise for your PAST SELF and then again for your FUTURE SELF. In the future section, you should add in things you dream about doing and things that push you out of your comfort zone.
Once you have unloaded all your thoughts, spend some time looking for recurring themes and insights about yourself through the three stages. Ask yourself:
– What’s this telling me about what I love/don’t love? – What is it telling me about my future?
You only live once but if you do it right, once is enough
Success Stories
I have experienced Julian’s coaching first hand and it is fair to say, he is an abundantly skilled operator; particularly when helping people unlock their thinking. He is excellent at drawing out insights from clients and turning them into changes for the better.
Lewis Moody MBE
Leadership and teams facilitator at CLEARTRACK PERFORMANCE
Julian created a guided thinking environment which enabled me to consider options and create alternatives as well as focus on purpose. I recommend Julian as a coach and a thinking partner as you look at your life
Kellie Gent
VP Employee Experience & Executive Coach
We set clear goals for the coaching commitment, and I felt very satisfied to have met the goals by the time that commitment came to a close. I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to him in the future for future coaching needs.
Rachel Scheel
Global Culture, Inclusion and Employee Engagement Executive GE Healthcare
A charismatic and energised individual who has the gift to inspire others. His move into coaching could not be better timed nor better suited to a man who personifies his belief of “More is in You”. A successful businessman. A proven entrepreneur. An exceptional leader. A wonderful friend.
Patrick Watt
Commercial Director | Bupa Global
Julian has unique insights to offer after a highly successful career as a purpose led entrepreneur. He shares this experience and his passion to serve others in SPADES.
Beth Robotham
Executive Director / VP
I can safely say I wouldn’t have had the belief and confidence to exit the corporate world [after 20yrs!] without Julian’s valued counsel, active ear and pithy conversations which have supported and challenged me to fathom “the real me”.
