Anthony Venn-BrownAnthony Venn-Brown
Coach - Author - Speaker
Personal Growth Tips

Greetings!

The northern hemisphere is moving out of winter into spring and here in Australia we are sadly (IMHO) leaving summer behind and moving into autumn. Already there is a little chill in the air first thing in the morning.

Do you have a favourite season during the year?

I can tell you mine is not winter. In fact I really believe I was created to live in the tropics. I've travelled to some pretty hot places, especially northern and inland Australia, throughout all of Asia and walked around Las Vegas in 48 degree heat (nearly 120 degree Fahrenheit). When I think of a holiday it never includes the cold or snow.  I head for the tropics, beaches and balmy nights.

Seasons are important though: an essential part of growth on the planet and of life cycles. The old proverb says 'there is a time to reap and a time to sow'.

Your life also has its seasons.We need our springs, summers, autumns and winters. What season is your life currently in?

More details below.......and an interesting self awareness exercise.
Your life also has its seasons. We need our springs, summers, autumns and winters.



What season is your life currently in?  

When you are going through a season in your life you need to:

a.)      Understand the purpose of that season
b.)      Go with the flow
c.)       Meet the demands that cycle brings

There will be times of:

a.)      Great growth when everything seems to be a breeze
b.)      Times for you to work hard and sow for a future harvest
c.)       Times when the old and unwanted needs to fall way and
d.)      Times of quiet consolidation and hibernation.

When I'm coaching clients its usually spring time (a time of accelerated growth) or they are coming out of a winter period in their lives and need to prepare the soil for future growth and changes. Like preparing a field for a harvest in their career, business or relationships.  

Here's an interesting exercise that may give your greater insight



  1. Draw a time line of your life from birth to present time.
  2. Divide it up into 7 year sections i.e. 7,14, 21, 28 and so on
  3. Mark the years of significant events, accomplishments or major changes in your life e.g. married at 23, divorced at 41, wealthiest years 1996-98, 1991 lost everything, 1992 reinvented myself, 1968 dark, tragic year, 1969 reinvented myself, 1991 & 2000 changed careers, memorably successful years 1988/9/90, 2004/5/6. etc etc
  4. Now draw a spiral on a separate page
  5. Draw a straight line from the centre of the spiral to the top and mark 7,14, 21, 28 and so on where the line crosses the spiral
  6. Transfer the milestones and events from the time line to the spiral
  7. Nature runs in patterns, formulas and sequences eg tides, seasons, growth in plants etc. Observe what patterns or cycles emerge........eg do you have a major change every 4, 8, 10 or 15 years? What cycles do your major accomplishments happen in? What are your times of great growth? When are your years of change?
  8. Now extend the spiral to beyond your current age by 20 years.
  9. Mark in the events you want to happen based on the patterns or cycles you've observed.
  10. When you know the cycles and patterns you can prepare for major shifts or challenges.
  11. Be empowered to create your future with the knowledge of your past and the patterns you've observed.
I'd be interested to know what you observe.  

Have a good weekend
.
Anthony Venn-Brown

BTW....Any questions? Feel free to email me anthony@anthonyvennbrown.com
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Anthony Venn-Brown

As an internationally accredited coach (ACC ICF), Anthony has worked with a broad range of clients and over the last nine years gained many 1,000's of coaching hours experience. Anthony's background includes 30 years in a variety of educational settings, establishing successful businesses and creating exceptional sales results. He has presented to audiences of up to 5,000 and appeared on national television and radio programs numerous times. His award winning autobiography 'A Life of Unlearning,' is now in its second print.

Richness in life experience is what makes Anthony stand out as a coach. His proven ability to negotiate challenging situations, pioneer new opportunities, and commitment to the best possible outcomes, enables him to connect insightfully with clients. By providing an objective sounding board, Anthony's clients gain the clarity and necessary tools to create the career, performance or internal transformation they desire.

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