I’d like to say a big thanks to everyone who attended The Gift of Inner Success book launch last night and made it such a success. The event was an evening of inspiration, celebration, connection and was attended by a rich range or spirit souls. I hope that if you attended it that you enjoyed it and made some valuable connections. I also hope that you enjoy the book - and would love to hear your comments.
Special thanks to:
* The British Library’s Business & IP Centre and especially Clare Harris for the fantastic launch itself.
* Steve Bryne - who designed the book - for selling copies on the night.
* The fantastic Abd Al-Rahman of Global Faction for filming…looking forward to our documentary.
* Paul of Floyd & Pheonix photography(who I highly recommend) for capturing the event.
* Cally Robson - of Invention Intelligence for our pre-event interview and all our conversations.
Get your copy: The Gift of Inner Success is published by Rasheed Ogunlaru books and is available here at www.rasaru.com in book,. e-book and audio book MP3 format.
More talks on The Gift of Inner Success: I will be giving a handful of talks on the book, as well as running other workshops. Click onto my events page for details.
Short, sweet and gently profound it invites and enables you to re-connect the inner magic we already possess but too often overlook in our search for material success.
Spaces for the launch have gone very fast but there are one or two spaces left, so if you’d like to attend resgister here
If you can’t make it or can’t wait you can get your copy now It’s available as a book, e-book and as an MP3 download read by myself.
The Gift of Inner Success by Rasheed Ogunlaru published by Rasheed Ogunlaru Books. £9.99 (plus p&p); e-book £6.99 and MP3 audio-book download only £2.99.
On New Years eve I was on Radio 5 Live speaking about the year ahead. I was one of a few contributors and they seemed very split on what life coaching is and whether it works or is new-age nonsense.
Like all things in life, life coaching and all the other types (corporate, executive, performance and business coaching) can be good, bad or indifferent. The key in life is that you take responsibility for your life, actions and progress. This is what coaching is about.
The myth is that a coach tells you what to do. In fact the purpose of coaching is that it provides a space where you can look at your life, where you are, what’s important, what your goals / options are, what action you will take, what the implications may be, what support and resources you need. We may never ask ourselves these questions (objectively) or create the space, time and mindset to achieve these without support.
A coach provides the facilitation, support and questions. It’s much like having a personal fitness trainer: you show up, you put in the work, you get the results - they provide the tools and motivation. If you are looking for a coach - or any professional - check that they are qualified, insured, and ask for testimonials. Above all see if they seem right for you. A chat on the phone will usually establish this in a few minutes. Your instincts will guide you. There more info right here on my website www.rasaru.com
Rasheed describes life coaching in 40 seconds.
Rasheed Ogunlaru is a leading life coach, motivational speaker and author of The Gift of Inner Success.
Today is Friday and you may be one of the millions thrilled to have finally arrived at the weekend.
This raises a few questions: Are you enjoying what you’re doing Mon- Friday? Are you failing to see the value in what you do and contribute Mon-Fri? Or infact perhaps it’s just the case that you’ve worked hard and you are now ready to enjoy the weekend.
The key thing now is to relax, unwind, recharge and enjoy you time, social time and family time. They say that we live in a work-hard, play-hard culture… so be mindful about living only for the weekends, otherwise you’ll find that life rushes by at the weekend and drags during the week. And that’s not much fun.
While relaxing be sure to find a little time to reconnect to you. Sometimes a weekend full of content can distract you from being at peace with yourself. And it’s being connected to ourselves (and therefore others) that is the real route of fulfilment.
If chilling out is something you find hard to do then you may enjoy my free 10min relaxation / meditation which you can listen to and download for free on the resources page of this site.
This Saturday I’ll be delivering a business & personal development masterclass at the Obama Ripple Effect Conference in Wembley (29 Nov 1-6pm). The event, with a keynote speech from Rev. Jesse Jackson, is on boosting the fortunes of UK black and ethnic minority communities in politics, business and in society in the light of the recent US election victory of Barack Obama. It includes a host of key name speakers and will be of value to anyone with an interest: in UK BAME and community development; positive role models; enterprise; community cohesion; and educational attainment. Click here for details / booking and see you there. For more events check out my events page.
Rasheed Ogunlaru is a leading coach and motivational speaker, and co-author of A Zest for Business
Peace and happiness are gained the moment we stop seeking them.
The moment we stop searching in every place outside of us they re-appear.
The moment we stop seeking them in any or every thing we rediscoverlise that they are inherent in everything…and indeed ourselves.
The moment we see beyond ‘good and bad’ and ‘this and that’ peace and happiness re-emerge.
The moment that you are ready to embrace yourself and everyone else as they are - rather than how you think they are.
As this happens the search for knowledge dissolves into the experience of wisdom and understanding.
I’m just about to set out to go to an event. On my journey I’m going to see how many happy faces I spot of those that are looking tired, bored, disineterested, agigitated and worn.
Many people come to me because they feel lost, tired, fed up of their job. They come to me because they are looking for deeper meaning or fulfilment in their lives, careers and relationships.
My question to you is ‘What’s most important in life?’ and are you doing what’s most important or are you being sidetracked by something else.
Once you start asking these questions of yourself you will find yourself on a path from which life will stop being ‘work’and you will remember what is really important.
I’ve been writing a series of inspiring articles for the New Nation newspaper.This week’s is on ’self confidence’ which is probably the most common theme that I discover in people. So much so that I’ve produced a ‘Self Confidence’ audio talk on the topic which is available in the books, cds and mp3s page.
Perhaps you feel you lack self confidence. But what do you know about ’self’ and ‘confidence’. You - like many people who approach me - may hold a view of themself which is wholly inacurate.
When you speak of ‘yourself’ you may simply be speaking of a set of ideas given to you supported only by memories which themselves are tainted by ideas you’ve been given - which have shaped your personality. When you speak of yourself ’self’ you may speak of your job, relationships, location, your looks. These are all transient - subject to change. Therefore they are not ‘your self’. If this topic interests you then do get in touch.
As for confidence, it is the stuff of the mind. It is really a game of memory and application. Confidence is built be recalling your accomplishments and working from your strengths. It disolves when you overlook your skills and strenghts. There is also of course a link to actually developing skills through planning, preparation, visualisation, practice and review. Again my Self Confidence audio talk will help you if you seek to build these skills.
Beyond confidence is wisdom… which understands that certainty (which confidence craves) is an illusion.
Do feel free to send me your comments and thoughts. Best wishes, Rasheed
Rasheed Ogunlaru is a leading life coach, speaker and business coach. He is also author of a range of inspiring books, CDs and MP3s.
Busy life? Busy mind? Too much to do? Too little time?
This is the way that millions of us live our lives. But there is an alternative and a remedy. It is possible to achieve the peace of mind and inner fulfilment that you seek. And the quickest, cheapest and most painless way is …silence. As taking as little as 10 minutes each day to sit in silence can have a profound effect on helping you become still, centred, relaxed and at peace with yourself.
My Sitting in Silence Campain invites you to take 10 minutes out every day just to be. To help you I have produced a free 10 minute relaxation / meditation. It’s available here on the resources page of the website. Give it a try, pass it on and let me know how you get on. Best wishes, Rasheed
I’d like to welcome you to the new look www.rasaru.com
The new site has been some time in the making. I very much wanted the site to be audio visual lead with a range of tools are resources for you - and I’m glad that’s what’s been achieved.
On the site you’ll find:
* Information about my coaching services
* Events, news and what’s on .. so you can meet me in person
* Books, CDs and MP3s - inspiring tools so that you can coach youself
* Free articles & a great free meditation in the resouces areas
* This blog & inspiration page … giving you a great start each day
* Much, much more
Leading life coach and inner fulfilment speaker, Rasheed Ogunlaru
explores how to balance being true to your ‘self' with finding a
‘meaningful' life path in today's material world. [read more / hear extracts]
