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In this special video issue I explore three things that can transform your life and all lives: consciousness, compassion and togetherness.

We find ourselves(once again) in changing, challenging, troubling, turbulent and uncertain times. It can bring division, discord and difficulties. You may have seen this at play in your life, workplace, community – and we can see it at play in society and globally. But it’s not hopeless a helpless situation and in some ways it its a vital invitation to (re)discovering three things which our survival and progress as a species are dependent: consciousness, compassion and togetherness. It is these things that is our hope to address the things which will ultimately concern us all in terms from our ecology, technology to global peace. It is also these things which will make your own life, relations and career more peaceful, joyful and harmonious – whatever life brings. “Compassion is even more powerful than courage. Sure, with courage you can conquer a world – but only with compassion can you heal and build it.” – Rasheed Ogunlaru

 

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Welcome to The September Issue have Catch the Coach! It’s a new season as summer melts in autumn/fall. For many people, perhaps yourself included, this is a time of going back to work, back to business back to school. It’s a real time of change in nature and in many of our lives: yourself, family, friends, close ones. That change can feel exciting, daunting or even overwhelming – and so preparation, pacing and presence are key This issue will help you face, shape and embrace this season ahead.

In this issue:

Tip for the Month 1: Pace Yourself – Slow, Steady & SpeadyTip for the Month 2: Set Goals for September – DecemberGetting Organised • Skills, Resources & Connections • Shedding LeavesChange and uncertainty •Join my Networking for Success and Soul Trader events to help you with the season ahead Join me for my Soul Trader and Networking events https://www.rasaru.com/events

 

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Welcome to the Aug 2025 issue of Catch the Coach! your newsletter / video newsletter for fulfilment and meaningful progress.  As we head into the height of summer and then the close of summer this issue is all about taking time out to rest, relax, re-centre, re-connect and to enjoy life.

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Tune into my special video episode which blends talk and meditation for your mind-body-spirit.

AwarenessAttention / ActionIntention

Everything is energy – around and within. In this video episode I explore energy of mind-body-spirit through the lens of awareness, attention, action and intention. It’s a holistic journey that takes in your relationship to self, life, itself and everyone else. It incorporates gentle reflection, breathing exercises and semi-meditative talk. If this episode resonates with you, then you may enjoy my ‘Become Who You Are and Gift of Inner Success’ talks which you’ll find in gift shop store.

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It’s June and time for your Half Year Review for your life. It’s holistic so it will help you think about your life, career, business, wellbeing and relationships.  This episode will also help you gently set priorities for the second half of the year too.

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Join me for my FREE monthly Networking for Success and Soul Trader events run in proud partnership with the British  Library Business & IP Centre. See my events page for all the dates and to book.

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Welcome to latest issue and episode of Catch the Coach! the newsletter for fulfilment and meaningful progress.

I’ve dedicated this whole issue to compassion. During my life journey and my career as a coach I have realised and continually learned that compassion is one of the most important ingredients to a happy, joyful, peaceful and fulfilled life.

The discovery and practice of compassion transform and enrich your life and those of those around you.

In this issue and episode, I highlight 3 aspects / stages of compassion:

The roots of compassionCompassion in all directionThe Fruit of compassion

If you can then I recommend that you take a few minutes to watch the version below so that you get the full richness from this episode.

Tip for the Month – Pause and breathe

I have a saying “When you’re stuck try compassion and love”.

Life can be busy, challenging and sometimes and overwhelming. When you are having tough moment just pause and breathe … for a moment for a minute. This will help you re-centre, reconnect and reconsider.

But don’t just pause and breathe in tough moments, moment to moment and day to day so that you appreciate everything and everyone

The Roots of Compassion

Compassion is rooted in awareness, acceptance and gratitude… it has a way of bringing about an empathy, kindness and love which deep and profound.

Compassion in all directions

Compassion is actually a practice – every moment and every challenge are an invitation for us to go back to compassion, to start with compassion …and to extend our compassion.

Yourself: compassion must begin within by being kind and compassionate to yourselfYour life circle of family, friends and colleagues: appreciate them, realise that they are on their own unique life journey, use every interaction as an opportunity to put compassion into actionEveryone else: compassion cannot end at the end of your driveway or with those you care about and work with. It has to go further than that. Compassion must extend in all directions. That doesn’t mean holding open every door or giving money to every cause. But it does mean wishing everyone well. It does mean looking to see who they truly and fully are beyond the projection you shine on them.

 

The fruit of compassion

Compassion is a tree that bears countless fruit. I have a saying that “Wisdom and compassion are like the rarest wells – the more you draw from them, the more you share, the deeper the well gets.”

Like a sprawling apple tree, the fruits are to many to count. But every day is rich with learning, every challenge brings with it deeper insight, the intuition / inner tuition gets more powerful, relationships become more harmonious.

But for this to happen compassion must become a practice.

 

Quote for the Month

“Compassion is even more powerful than courage. Sure, with courage you can conquer a world – but only with compassion can you heal and build it.” – Rasheed Ogunlaru

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In this episode journalist / broadcaster Nadine Dereza and Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru explore how to settle in to and shine in a new job and new role.

Stepping into any leadership role can be challenging – and a great opportunity – whether it’s your first time in leadership or if you’re stepping into a more senior leadership role. But the stakes and expectations on all sides can be high. So what should you do and think about in the first day, week, month and three months and indeed year in a new role – be it in a new organisation or within your current one? This episode will help you to consider this key stage holistically including: giving yourself credit for gaining the role; reviewing / resetting / renewing your leadership brand, style and approach; and exploring how to manage the practicalities, personalities, politics and context of your new role.

As always Nadine poses rich questions and observations, and Rasheed shares top tips and insights to help you on your leadership journey.

Enjoy the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/6urXXwgePD8

In this episode journalist / broadcaster Nadine Dereza and Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru explore how to settle in to and shine in a new job and new role.

Stepping into any leadership role can be challenging – and a great opportunity – whether it’s your first time in leadership or if you’re stepping into a more senior leadership role.  But the stakes and expectations on all sides can be high. So what should you do and think about in the first day, week, month and three months and indeed year in a new role – be it in a new organisation or within your current one?  This episode will help you to consider this key stage holistically including: giving yourself credit for gaining the role; reviewing / resetting / renewing your leadership brand, style and approach; and exploring how to manage the practicalities, personalities, politics and context of your new role.

As always Nadine poses rich questions and observations, and Rasheed shares top tips and insights to help you on your leadership journey.

Enjoy the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/6urXXwgePD8

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Welcome to the April issue of Catch the Coach!  This issue is all about Life Lessons. Your Life Lessons and My 5 Life Lessons.

Your Life Lessons: Pause, breathe, take a 2-3 minutes in silence to centre yourself. Now reach for a pen and paper and spend the next 10minutes writing down all your life lessons from your childhood through to now. List all the lessons: personally, professionally, financially, romantically. My tip this month is to see every day as as one rich with learning, Whenever anything goes well, badly or indifferently ask yourself: “what’s the learning from it –

Rasheed’s 5 Life Lessons:

Health: mind, body and spiritHumour: joy, fun, laughter, keeping perspectiveHeart: living a life of kindness, caring and compassionHealing: acceptance, letting go, peace, higher consciousnessHelping: living a life of service.

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In this episode journalist / broadcaster Nadine Dereza and Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru explore Difficult Conversations with colleagues, customers, staff, seniors, stakeholders and others. What conversations do many leaders and managers find challenging?  What are the pitfalls? What are the fundamentals of effective communications in these situations? How do you manage your emotions, the conversation and the relationships in a way that effective, authentic and compassionate?  As always Nadine poses rich questions and observations, and Rasheed shares top tips and insights to help you on your leadership journey.

Enjoy the video version of this episode:  https://youtu.be/ZaDIMUCKjOU

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Welcome to the March 2025 Episode of Catch the Coach!: Facing and Embracing Change.

Our lives are full of change. No two days are the same. No two people are the same. Each new phase of our lives bring new challenges and opportunities. Our personal life will see many changes and so too our working life. What’s important is our mindset, developing our skillset and resourcefulness – and gathering the help and support we (and others) might need to help us.

Take stock:

Pause and breatheWhat changes have you been through personally and professionally?What have you learned from each of the changes you faced?What’s your relationship to change and how might even that need to change?What changes are you facing now / soon 1) personally 2) professionally?

Tips / Take Action:

Be proactive and patentBe kind and compassionateGive yourself and others spaceSeek out support if you need itGive others support where you can

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