Empowering

For Resilience and Positive Change

I teach courses in the strengthening skills that help us rise to challenges and bring about positive change, both in our lives and the world. Much influenced by many years of working as an addictions specialist in the NHS, I also train doctors, therapists, coaches and other professionals in empowering interventions. My book ‘Find Your Power – a toolkit for resilience and positive change (2nd Edition, Permanent Publications, 2010) presents strategies and insights that help us in the journey of making things different. I am available for talks, freelance training and personal coaching.

Informing

Holistic Perspectives

A revolution is happening in the way we look at the world, where old assumptions are being challenged and breakthroughs occurring as a result. My writing and courses introduce holistic concepts like Gaia Theory, Mind Body Medicine and The Butterfly Effect, showing how these offer a whole new way of thinking about ourselves and our abilities.

Inspiring

Human Ecology

Human ecology looks at our relationships with the people, communities and world around us. When we experience feelings of connectedness, this can nourish and inspire us, as well as deepen our sense of personal power. I’m particularly interested in how strengthening our feeling of connection with the world can enhance our motivation and capacity to address issues like climate change, peak oil and social injustice. See writing, courses, audio/video and The Great Turning for more on this.

Uplifting

Positive Psychology

Putting scientific method behind the promotion of happiness, cultivation of strengths and flourishing of people, positive psychology points us towards a more satisfying way of life. I co-produced The Happiness Training Plan, a self-help audio CD based on the positive psychology approach. I also present the annual Bristol Happiness Lectures and run courses on positive psychology.

Creativity

Beautiful Music

As a musician, I’m known for my hammered dulcimer and harmonica playing. I’ve performed at Glastonbury Festival, recorded with Roni Size, supported Jamie Cullum and played live with Steve Winwood. I’ve also written music for television.
Go to music to find out more, order my CD or listen to my music on MySpace.