In the same boat

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As we are constantly bombarded by images of perfection, success and people who are supposedly living the dream, the pressure to project our lives in an idyllic manner is greater than ever. Ironic really when the thing that unites us all is our vulnerability.  The more we connect with others authentically, the closer our bonds. Important to let vulnerability show from time to time I think.

Vulnerability

My vulnerability is my strength,

Some people go to any length

To act like everything is sorted

Smiles show when the truth’s distorted

Hiding pain makes your soul tense

At times our lives do not make sense

No need for armour, self defence

Pretence – like dark, protective tents

Just longs to let light in and vent

When hearts are open, they’re content

Events just happen and cause feelings

Sometimes send our senses reeling

Sharing what’s within our pores

Can rebuild bridges, open doors

Such liberty and unity

Within my vulnerability

Published by Sam Allen Creative Coach

As well as being a poet, highly-sensitive being and self-confessed Crazy Cat Lady, I am a Creative Leadership Coach, Trainer and Team Coach with considerable experience in coaching clients in the Creative, Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical sectors. I specialise in helping individuals and teams to work past limiting beliefs, to think outside-of-the-box and to show up as conscious, inspiring and dynamic leaders. I am passionate about helping leaders to show up authentically and I design and co-lead bespoke Conscious Leadership programmes for FMCG organisations wishing to create opportunities for their employees to shine and truly maximise their potential. In addition, I co-facilitate Happy Teams workshops, helping remote teams to build trust and connect to their strengths, purpose and vision in playful, creative and experiential ways. A co-active coach with PCC accreditation from the ICF, I am also Leadership Circle Profile certified and ORSC trained. I graduated from the CTI Inner Leadership programme in February 2020 and know from firsthand experience what it means to do the deep, inner work needed for personal growth. I hold a BA in French and Drama and a PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages. Throughout my coaching career I have empowered individuals to write books, make life-affirming career changes, overcome anxiety and to take giant leaps towards heightened self-realisation, increased authentic leadership presence and spiritual growth. An ex-lawyer and C-suite executive client recently shared that she had “never experienced anything so powerful” and that she is now able to “trust her truth”. One global client team leader reported being “touched, motivated, encouraged and brimming with energy” and another shared that his team was able to “demonstrate their creativity and really get behind their vision”. My personal and team coaching style is playful, intuitive, somatic and compassionate. My workshop facilitation style is dynamic, inclusive, expressive and authentic and my 20 years experience as an international school educator and team leader have contributed to my ease in leading group facilitation. My superpower is using my incredible intuition and sensitivity to see into people and challenge them in a powerfully courageous way. A prolific poet and podcaster, I live and breathe my own creativity and in turn inspire others to do the same

17 thoughts on “In the same boat”

      3. That’s good! Me too, I’ve got a college graduation to attend today for my niece. So it’ll be a great day. I’m so excited for her! 😉

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  4. ‘Astonished’ is the word! You really caught me!
    Not only a very true observation/conclusion but on rhyme as well!
    Well done! (Or was I in luck?)
    I guess I’ll have to check on some more . . .?
    Smile! (I do not stop for poems very often during a full year !)

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