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About azzur

I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing. - Oriah Mountain Dreamer

So often, we can sense that part deep inside ourselves, that is telling is that it is time to reach out and be all that we are capable of being - in all aspects of our lives. As a life coach, I see it as my role to help you to take the steps that will enable you to fulfil "your hearts' longing".

I work by exploring the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the situation. My focus is to "hold up the mirror" - to help individuals to acknowledge, value and work with the vast resources that are available to them, both within themselves and externally. My style is warm, empathetic, nurturing, supportive and challenging as necessary. As a reformed workaholic and having worked for many years in a corporate environment I appreciate the challenges of achieving and maintaining life balance. I work with a range of techniques within the coaching sessions incorporating the rational/mental approach as well as energy based approaches such as visualisation and creative expression. The latter are particularly helpful when the goal(s) or way forward, feels elusive. However, the cornerstone of the sessions tends to be intuition - connecting my intuition with yours; supporting you in connecting with and achieving your dreams'

Welcome to azzur

Have you ever thought about the deeper purpose of work? Do you find yourself wanting to achieve a higher level of connection with your team, your organisation...yourself? Do you have a sense that a new approach to work, relationships, and the 'way things get done around here' could bring a greater level of satisfaction and results?

At azzur we are exploring and researching alternative models for leadership and the world of work...through academic research, live action research and working with clients, we are continually evolving the collective understanding about the role of work and leadership - in particular understanding the spiritual dimension.

On a practical level this means that when working with clients (at individual, team or organisational level) we focus on helping them to discover who they are, release their inner power and full range of talents, take on the true responsibilities of leadership and inspire everyone to fulfil their potential. Our approach is founded on a powerful blend of mental, physical, emotional and spiritual components.

This website is not just an on-line brochure. It is also your opportunity to contribute to the spirit at work debate, the future role of work and indeed any topic that you feel will advance our collective thinking about expressing our full potential within the organisational/work context. Please feel free to log in and submit articles or comment on existing articles...

Style Matters in Leadership

Style Matters in Leadership
2005-09-08 11:00:00.0 CDT
By Levy Rivers and Marcello Bondurant

Style in LeadershipExtract..."The very scope of such a program requires the board to think about transforming both themselves as well as the organization.

One of the consequences of making this shift is more exposure and transparency. Access and openness make it harder to get away with unethical behaviour, which the board and the public both demand. Job descriptions are being tuned, with a view to the type of person rather than simply the tasks. It is not just what the employee can do, but the kind of person he or she is, ethically and morally."

lorraine – 5th March 2006 10:24am

Right Relations: A New Corporate Era

By Lorraine Flower

Nelson Mandela advised us recently that his eldest son died from AIDS - this openness in turn inspired British MP Chris Smith to admit that he had been living with HIV for 17 years. Their willingness to be open about the challenges in their lives is an example of Right Relations in action - global leaders demonstrating a desire to overcome the polarised stigma that society attaches to this disease.

lorraine – 20th January 2006 4:23pm

The Soul of Business

The Soul of Business By: William Meader

The Soul of BusinessBusiness is an expression of divinity. Given the fact that much criticism can be directed toward the business world, such a statement may seem reckless, even blasphemous. Yet, when business is understood within an esoteric framework, its sacredness becomes clear. Business is a living organism, and because of this, its hallowed status is guaranteed. For that which lives is always an expression of divinity. It is from this premise that this article is based. We shall examine the deeper livingness expressed through the world of business and commerce. In truth, without a business aspect to our existence, our species could not evolve. Business has the mandate to condition human consciousness with the Principle of Right Distribution of resources for the sustenance of all life upon this planet.

lorraine – 20th January 2006 4:19pm