We have said all along that, by combining important Team/Organisational decisions with a high emotional experience, then those decisions and the reasons why they were taken will be retained and more readily retrieved than if they were taken in an emotionally neutral (read conference room) environment. Research supporting this belief is now available thanks to Elizabeth A. Kensinger quoted below.

"We remember only a fraction of life’s experiences. While a multitude of factors can influence the likelihood that an event is remembered, one important contributor is the emotional salience of the event: Events that contain emotional relevance are often more likely to be remembered than events devoid of emotional import.

In this research we have reviewed three approaches to examining the effects of emotion on memory: those focused on understanding what makes individuals more likely to remember emotional experiences than nonemotional ones, those examining why emotional memories often are re-experienced with tremendous vividness, and those investigating the types of details that are more likely to be remembered about emotional experiences than about nonemotional ones."

Elizabeth A. Kensinger


http://www2.bc.edu/~kensinel/Kensinger_Schacter_HandbookEmo.pdf

Posted on 29/06/2010 by Matt Cooper - Email this article

We have said all along that, by combining important Team/Organisational decisions with a high emotional experience, then those decisions and the reasons why they were taken will be retained and more readily retrieved than if they were taken in an emotionally neutral (read conference room) environment. Research supporting this belief is now available thanks to Elizabeth A. Kensinger quoted below.

"We remember only a fraction of life’s experiences. While a multitude of factors can influence the likelihood that an event is remembered, one important contributor is the emotional salience of the event: Events that contain emotional relevance are often more likely to be remembered than events devoid of emotional import.

In this research we have reviewed three approaches to examining the effects of emotion on memory: those focused on understanding what makes individuals more likely to remember emotional experiences than nonemotional ones, those examining why emotional memories often are re-experienced with tremendous vividness, and those investigating the types of details that are more likely to be remembered about emotional experiences than about nonemotional ones."

Elizabeth A. Kensinger


http://www2.bc.edu/~kensinel/Kensinger_Schacter_HandbookEmo.pdf

Posted on 29/06/2010 by Matt Cooper - Email this article

I came across this recently; it appears that someone (a while back) captured perfectly what clients experience with ThEM and that which is at the core of our philosophy. I call it: "leadership: an alternative to fear based practices"

"Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you empower them to become what they are capable of becoming" Goethe

Posted on 02/06/2010 by Matt - Email this article

Climbing Mont-Blanc: a personal challenge shared with a community of exceptional people

Why do it?

It will arouse greater responses within ourselves, echoes of what we would like to be. Have we reached the top of our own mountains?

“I appreciate why I come to the mountains; not to conquer them but to immerse myself in their incomprehensible immensity - so much bigger than we are; to better comprehend humility and patience balanced in harmony, with the desire to push hard; to share what the hills offer and to share it in the long term with good friends.” Alex Lowe

“The exploration of the unknown has led humanity to where we are today. The quest for knowledge, the willingness to accept risk for an unknown outcome, has allowed people to progress spiritually and intellectually. The thrill of discovering new reaches remains with many of us, in all walks of life. Those of us who found this calling and pursue it in the mountains are fortunate.” Conrad Anker

What we will get out of it?

It will allow us to edge along the fine lines between comfort and discomfort, actions and consequences, giving up and striving forwards, and for a brief moment it will change our perspectives on life.

It will link us inexorably to our fellow climbers creating a lifelong “community of action”, increasing our insights, ideas and impact on the worlds we influence.

“Mountains are intangible and must simply be lived. They allow us, however briefly, to escape, to act without the need to ask questions” Joe Simpson

Timing

Two days: best June or September (June/July are fine but busier on the mountain)

Team

Each person will be individually guided giving autonomy and maximum safety to all.

Posted on 27/05/2004 by MC - Email this article

Through playful interaction and heartfelt experiences, we will travel through key moments of our lives, working with and learning from them. We will look at the current and future qualities of our lives, examine our beliefs and transcend our limitations through Yoga, meditation, arts and exercises. It will teach us to pay attention to what is important to us and provide a background from which to design an exciting and love filled future.
 

Posted on 13/10/2003 by Matt Cooper - Email this article

A Rythm Workshop is a collaboratively self organized musical event created, “in the moment,” by all the people who participate.

When we, as a community, drum together, sharing our spirit in the form of rhythm, it changes our relationships for the positive.

As we play together, we give ourselves a rhythmical massage, an a emotional release and a healing.

Everyone who comes and participates has something to offer, and any one is welcome.

What do you need to bring? nothing but your sole, great expectations a friend and family. If you have your own favorite Djembe or Drum then it can come to.

Posted on 06/06/2003 by MC - Email this article

Laughter & Yoga Workshop


Give yourself an unforgettable treat of 2 hours of Yoga and laughter. Learn how to laugh and enjoy when you want without any outside stimulants. You will laugh so much that you forget all your worries and pains and go home with a new boost of energy.

The benefits of laughter:
• is one of the best muscle relaxants.
• reduces the levels of stress hormones epinephrine and cortisol. It can be said to be a form of dynamic meditation or relaxation.
• strengthens the immune system: Researchers have found that after laughter therapy there is an increase in antibodies (Immunoglobulin A), which is believed to have a protective capacity against some viruses and infections.
• reduces high blood pressure.
• laughter increases the levels of endorphins in our bodies, which are natural pain killers.
• makes you look younger: People do exercise for all the muscles of the body, but there is no regular exercise designed for facial muscles except in Yoga. Laughter is an excellent exercise for your facial muscles. It tones up the muscles of the face and improves facial expressions.
• stimulates heart and blood circulation and is equivalent to any other standard aerobic exercise.

Posted on 06/06/2003 by Matt - Email this article