Australian Cricket - Captain-Crew communication

I was just reading about some issues arising during the second cricket test between Australia and India where there was some obvious disagreement. Australian captain, Ricky Ponting was physically expressive when discussing tactics with bowler, Brett Lee, demonstrating that all was not well. The author of the article, Malcolm Conn, suggested Ponting would have been better off communicating in a less demonstrative way and may have got his point across more clearly to Lee in a calm and mannered way. The audience woud have been none the wiser about any existing problem.
It brought to my mind how effective are the rest of us at communicating with our team to get the best results. Each individual has a team within themselves - the communication between the conscious mind and the unconscious mind can be likened to the communication between a Captain and his team. The more aligned and on the same path, the better the results for all.
Are you communicating with your team - are you giving clear instructions? do your words and your feelings match? My latest e-book "Power of Communication" will help you to communicate more clearly towards geting better results in all areas of life. Visit www.annetteffect.com.au in coming days to access this information.

Seve Ballesteros and getting around obstacles

Do you wish that life would run more smoothly and that you didn't have to deal with obstacles? I was asked how I approach obstacles during a live tele-call last week. When you look back over your life, you will see that the obstacles you have faced and dealt with have shaped you into the person you have become. We all need challenges to grow and it is how you deal with the obstacles in your life that will determine how quickly you overcome them to get to your desired goal.
I just read that golfing great, Seve Ballesteros, has been diagnosed with cancer and his response is "During my career I was one of the best at getting around obstacles on golf courses. Now I want to be the best at confronting the most difficult match of my life with all my strength." Do you think that that attitude will help him recover more than if he focused on the problem of having the cancer.
It has been said "keep the end in mind" and it was the attitude of another famous golfer, Greg Norman ("Way of the Shark"). By knowing where you want to go, and being committed to that goal, you will find a way. It's just a matter of how and trust your unconscious to guide you there. If one way around an obstacle is not working, then find another way. It that doesn't work, find another way. How many time? As many as you need until you succeed. How much do you want it?

Learning from Anthony Robbins

Always keen to learn more, I went to Anthony Robbins "Unleash the Power Within" last week-end in Sydney. It was wonderful to watch Tony's artistry in using the skills and techniques that I commonly use in my coaching. He reminded me of the power of using your body posture to influence your emotions. Often we allow our emotions to dictate our posture, and this can accentuate the emotion - positive or negative. Think about how you sit when you are depressed and when you joyful. Two very different body positions, aren't they?
How does your body posture affect your ability to train, play and/or compete. When things tight or not going your way, is your body responding in the same way? Or are you using your body to life yourself up and hold your head up high so that you can start getting back into the game or competition.
It's not always easy to get onself out of a bad mood or down state, so next time you find yourself feeling negative, sit up, pull your shoulders back and put your head up. If you're game, you might even try curling up the corners of your mouth - aah yes, there it is, a smile!