Insights “Life is Moment to Moment.” The greatest gift of life threatening stuff is it separates out what is a good idea or conceptual and what I know in my bones, and what I know is that Life is a moment to moment experience, one moment I am freaked out and crying and the next I am laughing and having a good time. There is no rhyme or reason for either but for my thinking. If I didn’t really know this I would hold onto the black thoughts and would miss out on the amazing joys, moment to moment… John Gray 1 Insights “We are Art” After one of our Pod group coaching calls I found myself having some particular thinking about some stuff that had occurred during it. I felt I needed to talk this through with my Pod leader so had a lovely conversation looking at the thinking I had. After the call I received an email from my Pod leader posing a question, that question was, who has control in a coaching conversation?? I found myself dropping into the place I now recognize as home and the insight that there is no control, therefor there is no coach, therefore there is no me!! OMG what an amazing and very emotional feeling that was, it was almost like I had disappeared out of the equation and I knew I was just mind in that moment. From that place of home nothing else matters but everything is possible and the feeling of there being no me takes away any pressure to do this or that and the illusion that it matters. I’ve seen that my form is just an expression of mind. Just like a painting or a sculpture is an expression of art. There really is no piece of art, just the form which is the expression of something much deeper that lies behind in the formless that is art. In the same way as there are lots of different styles of paintings, sculptures, drawings etc and people fall in love with some things that others consider ugly, no good etc. 2 Insights Thing is they see the art, they see something deeper than just the painting, they see what’s behind it. Same with us. There is no coach, there is only mind and that is what our clients connect with. So I’m off the hook. I don't have to try, I just need to be and to trust. I am art!! Stuart Norman 3 Insights “Mind makes us the same and our thoughts make us different.” This insight has filled me with peace, excitement, humility and awe. These have come from knowing that I am cared for by God, or Dibble as I call it (Divine Intelligence Behind Life), that I am God and Love and connected to all life. It has meant that I have been able to let go of feeling the need to control even more. I am in a place right now where I don't know what to do with my business, whether to carry on as it is, link it to the PhD I am taking, set up something new or not work and I am fine with that, because I know I will be OK whichever or those happens or not happens. It has had a big impact on my relationship with my partner, which is relatively new, and has meant that I am beginning to really understand that he is God too and when things are not going so well for him, he will be OK and I don't have to try and fix things for him. I was beginning to get a bit cross about all the times I get caught up in my unhelpful thinking, but the understanding that it is our thoughts that make us different has meant that I am much happier with my crazy thinking and appreciate that all my thinking is what makes me the unique individual that I am and makes everyone else the unique individuals that they are. I am so much more tolerant of and, in fact, truly grateful for our thoughts and differences and our amazing ability to be creative. I love the paradox of being the same and being different. Jane Stubberfield 4 Insights “How to identify Bob” I realize that Bob was always holding my hand until I met Michael. I called up Sara to inquire about Super Coach Academy. Thinking I would not fit in because I wasn't as smart and a little intimidated by the people (Bob). Sara made me feel very welcome. The first day of Super Coach Academy I was afraid (Bob), meeting everyone for the first time. Listening to Michael brought calmness and enlightenment and laughter into my day and nowhere was Bob insight. The exercises, the one-on-one and the group sessions were wonderful. There were times when Michael asked questions and I really wanted to answer it. (Bob) was right there telling me that was stupid answer or it wasn't the right time to speak up. The Thrive retreat Michael asked me, "So tell me about Bob"? Shit!! Bob is my insecurities. The no you can't, you’re too afraid, you're not good enough, you're not strong enough. That was a big insight moment for me. Bob will always be there to stick his funny head out once in a while. I know it's just Bob I can acknowledge him and carry on doing my thing. I know spirit always has my back. That inmate well-being in me overpowers Bob. If I make a fool of myself, so be it. Everybody will have a good laugh and so will I. Thank you Michael for bringing in clarity, peace, calmness and brightness into my life. Peace & Blessings, Barbie Denault 5 Insights “Anything is Possible.” In just a few short months I have changed beyond all recognition I look the same on the outside but if you could peer inside I am SO defragged in my thinking! So much more at peace with me. I am my most authentic self at home and work since my birth. I know…because everyone is telling me how light I am and how much fun has returned. Here’s the thing… I totally know and understand living in the feeling of my thinking and how that creates my reality and I am really coming out of my own shadow as a result! I had so much fear thought that existing was like swimming the Atlantic in a force ten. I kept myself small even though I could feel my soul pushing me to expand. I see my thoughts as if they are on a pulley system. Each one pegged like washing in front of my eyes. I watch them and can smile at their silliness or fun and mischief. It is so comforting to know I don’t have to try to be in control- I am amazed at how I am coming from the unknown (I used to prep SO rigidly; so perfectly). Now I can really just show up. Amazing. I also know when I hit the lows not to do anything. I am learning to know and understand how I have become me through the thoughts and consciousness. I have more laughter more courage and such creativity. I have started my own business and gained 70++ schools to buy in so far; I have written my children’s book and I have dared to go to Liberia to coach and empower schools and teachers and be on a global stage. This is the most authentic person this people pleaser has ever, ever, ever been in her entire life. Meet the real Anni :0) 6 Insights The most beautiful insight so far was so gentle and still. It was about my being able to see the world as my daughter sees it. We had a deep conversation over something troubling us both and it was as if I was in her head looking out from behind her eyes. What I saw fleetingly with the help of Mind I cannot put into words. Seeing the very essence of my 32 year old as I did when she was first known about in my heart was a gift- a true life miracle. The impact was profound for us both. It was so powerful and helped me to be more open in my closest relationships not least the one with my beautiful Lindsey (daughter). And now I have the opportunity to share this inside out coaching with so many leaders and teachers…I am changing the world one thought at a time! Miracles? The biggest one so far has been joining Supercoach. The others come almost daily in all sizes shapes and energies because I am more open and aware. One of my favorite hymns is coming true… Be still and know that I am God Thank you Michael Neill and your fantastic staff you all brought me the best miracle ever. With love from Anni 7 Insights “Making heartfelt connections with others has become my calling.” Mine began when I took the virtual Masterclass last year from London. I had already read Michael Neill's book Supercoach 101 and loved it. When I heard about the Masterclass I signed up immediately. What was fun for me was getting up at 4:30 am so I could make sure I was ready to go at 5am. I have never been an early riser, more like 8 or 9 am is what is usual for me, so getting up at 4:30 am was quite a commitment! I spent the first few hours dozing and listening on and off. I slept through most of day one. Day two I was more awake and I started to have some insights, and by day three I was laughing my ass off as I saw how my thinking was, and that I made it all up. Through the weeks and months that followed, long before Supercoach began, I found myself more and more in a quieter mind. When Supercoach began I learned how to bring myself into the room, and what the feeling of being home to myself really meant. Since then my understanding of the 3 Principals has deepened, and I'm finding much more joy and contentment in everyday events. I rarely find myself in a low state, and if I do it doesn't last long. I laugh more, and take myself less seriously. I look forward to what's coming next, without worrying. 8 Insights Making heartfelt connections with others has become my calling. I cannot thank Michael enough for the gift he has given us. I cherish each and every moment, and hope someday I can be in front of other Coaches teaching them this valuable understanding. I love you Michael and I'm so privileged to know you. Love and Light, Laurie Holmes 9