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Darren Cowlbeck
5 days ago5 min read
Using Music to Develop Better Leaders: Insights from Psychology and Neuroscience
Using Music to Develop Better Leaders Leadership requires a blend of emotional intelligence, creativity, adaptability, and effective...
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Darren Cowlbeck
6 days ago3 min read
From Mountain Myths to Leadership Magic: How I Use Storytelling to Transform Presentations
The Nakamura House: The Shutters of Fortune Living in the mountains above Shimonita in Gunma, surrounded by ancient trees, whispering...
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Darren Cowlbeck
Feb 14 min read
Transform Your Home and Your Business: How the 1% Rule Turned House Renovations into a Blueprint for Personal and Professional Growth
"Kaze" - my little piece of home in the mountains of Gunma When winter’s icy grip set in, I found myself caught in a haze of laziness...
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Darren Cowlbeck
Jan 74 min read
Finding Balance at "Kaze" : A Journey of Renovation, Nostalgia, and Self-Discovery
The Long Road to Overcoming Change When I first bought Kaze, my old farmhouse in Shimonita, I was brimming with excitement and...
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Darren Cowlbeck
Jan 13 min read
New Year, Same You—But Better
New Year, New Me? Let’s Chill for a Minute
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Darren Cowlbeck
Dec 30, 20244 min read
8 Psychological Ways to Start the New Year as a Leader
The start of a new year is a natural time for reflection and renewal. For leaders, it offers a rare opportunity to not just reset...
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Darren Cowlbeck
Dec 25, 20244 min read
The 1% Rule: How Small Daily Improvements Lead to Massive Results Over Time
The 1% Rule: How Small Daily Improvements Lead to Massive Results Over Time
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Darren Cowlbeck
Dec 22, 20242 min read
The Hidden Power of Doodling: Why Scribbling Can Supercharge Your Focus
Let’s be honest: we’ve all been stuck in boring meetings, on lengthy calls, or listening to lectures that seem to drag on forever. And...
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Darren Cowlbeck
Dec 4, 20243 min read
Building Resilience in Leadership and Teams: Lessons from My Journey
Resilience is key to leadership and teams. At The Talk2 Group, we empower growth with adaptable, empathetic, and actionable strategies.
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Darren Cowlbeck
Dec 2, 20243 min read
From Self-Doubt to Success: Transforming Limiting Beliefs into Empowering Actions
Limiting beliefs are the internal narratives that constrain our potential, often manifesting as thoughts like "I'm not good enough" or "I...
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Darren Cowlbeck
Nov 20, 20243 min read
Dead at 60? I Must Have Missed the Memo!
Ageism in the workplace
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Darren Cowlbeck
Oct 20, 20246 min read
Supporting Employees: The Transformative Benefits of Prioritizing Mental Health
This article highlights the critical importance of prioritizing mental health in the workplace, emphasizing its direct impact on employee...
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