Below you'll find a list of recommended reading, resources and products. These are real recommendations, not just links for links' sake. I regularly add to these, so please do come back.
Unitive Coaching
Read more about unitive coaching
Read A Journey By Coach, by Charles Bentley PhD, the founder of unitive coaching. I wrote the preface and edited this book, which is a detailed account of how the unitive approach to coaching works with every aspect of your hidden potential for creative living. Download now.
Charles Bentley Associates
Charles Bentley PhD is the founder of unitive coaching. You can use this link to learn more about the unitive approach, and link to Charles' Youtube videos on the subject. http://www.lifecoach.co.uk/
Meditation and Relaxation
Meditation and Yoga for schools
My wife, Tracey, runs Rainbow, providing meditation, relaxation and Yoga for primary school-aged children: http://www.rainbow.uk.com
Practise Tai Chi
Tai Chi classes in the Haslemere, Godalming and Guildford area of Surrey. James is a fantastic teacher, and Tai Chi a great way to relax. http://www.jameslangcaketaichi.com
Graphic Facilitation and Presentation
Useful tools and resources for graphic facilitation and presentations.
- Meeting Magic were one of the first UK businesses to use graphic facilitation, and run great training courses on this approach. www.meetingmagic.co.uk.
- The International Association of Facilitators http://www.iaf-world.org/.
- Graphic Facilitation materials http://www.grove.com/.
- Pinpoint boards and other facilitation resources http://www.pinpoint-facilitation.com/.
- Toys and pens http://www.thetrainingshop.co.uk/.
- White Board Software http://www.polyvision.com/products/wbp.asp
Philosophy
If you only read one introduction to philosophy this year...! Make sure it's Philosophy: The Basics (Basics (Routledge Paperback)) by Nigel Warburton.
One of the best books I've read in the last 5 years. Fictional, based on a true, remarkable and romantic story, with a dab of cod philosophy and Eastern mysticism. http://www.shantaram.com/
Nature and Self-sufficiency
Bushcraft and nature awareness education
Outdoor education covering all aspects of bushcraft and nature awareness based in West Sussex. I'll be there in May 2009 doing my Advanced Bushcraft Skills course http://www.woodcraftschool.co.uk/
Go on, get some backyard chickens!
Omlet make the revolutionary eglu, taking most of the work out of keeping chickens in your back garden. Happy birds and fresh eggs every day! http://www.omlet.co.uk/
The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency
John Seymour was a visionary advocate of self-sufficiency. Even if you don't want to make your own shoes, vinegar or composting toilet, this is still a great read!
