INTRODUCTION
Welcome to my blog series which dives deeply into Transformative life Coaching.
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The shadow effect is seen pervasively in every aspect of our lives: It’s in our thoughts, behaviours and interactions with others. It is in every decision we make. We don’t shine light on our darkness as we are scared to face our shadow sides. We need to open the box: It can radically change our lives. Carl Jung said that "Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darkness of other people." If we have enough courage to look inside, we will see the world in a new light and open our hearts with courage. This will tackle the fear that has been holding us back and allow us to realise our full potential, unleash our passions, and realise our dreams.
In this blog post I answer the following:
What is the shadow?
Where does it come from?
What is the relevance of the shadow to superachievers?
How does it hold us back?
What do we do about the shadow?
How may it supercharge us?
I recommend two books on this subject: The first is the Bible on the shadow; the second book addresses the effects of lacking integrity and authenticity on the mind and body: 'The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self' by legendary contemporary authors of transformation Marianne Williamson, Debbie Ford, and Deepak Chopra; 'When The Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress' by my only addiction Dr Gabor Maté (if I ever buy another pet they will be named Gabor as I need Gabor in my life at all times!)
Are you ready to integrate your shadow? Your secret source of energy, creativity, abundance, and joy?
What is the shadow?
Carl Jung said “The shadow is what we hide, repress or deny.”
The shadow is the sum of the parts of you that you suppressed and rejected. The self-judgment. These are all the parts of you that you are shaming and rejecting. You need to learn to accept and love those parts of you. They need more love than the other parts. It is easy to love your wounded inner child. But you need to learn to love your shadow, as initially the shadow will only get that love from you, until you coax it into the light, so you need self awareness and self-compassion.
Robert Louis Stephenson wrote in the famous The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde "Man is not truly one, but truly two."
Carl Jung and the Shadow; the Duality of Man; and the The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stephenson. The Academy of Ideas - Integrating the Hidden power of Your Dark Side. Part 1: The Development of the Shadow.
Ursula K Le Guin said "To light a candle is to cast a shadow."
Where does the shadow come from?
What is the relevance of the shadow to superachievers?
How does it hold us back?
What do we do about the shadow?
How may the shadow supercharge us?
Conclusion
Sending you love, light, and blessings.
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Olly Alexander Branford MD, MBBS, MA(Cantab), PhD
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“Transformative life coaching uniquely creates and holds the space for you to see your self afresh, with clarity, and step into new ways of BEing, which will transform how you perceive and intuitively create your world. My work is to guide you to raise your own conscious awareness to the level that you want to achieve.” Olly Alexander Branford
My coaching themes and services - I work 1:1 and in groups with men who are looking for: Transformative Life Coaching, Transformational Coaching, Life Coaching, Personal Coaching, Positive Psychology Coaching, Recovery Coaching, Trauma Informed Coaching, Work Addiction Coaching, Workaholism Coaching, Addiction Coaching, Mindfulness Coaching.
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Olly Alexander Branford MD, MBBS, MA(Cantab), PhD
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I have a Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from Trinity College, Cambridge; a Master's Degree in Philosophy from Trinity College, Cambridge; a PhD Doctorate in Scientific Research from University College London (UCL); a Medical Degree (MD/MBBS) from The Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London and have been a doctor and reconstructive trauma and cancer surgeon in London for 20 years. I have published over 50 peer reviewed scientific journal articles, have been an associate editor and frequent scientific faculty member, and am the author of several scientific books. I have been awarded my Diploma in Transformative Life Coaching in London, which has International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accreditation, as well as the UK Association for Coaching (AC), and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). I have been on my own transformative journey full time for four years and I am ready to be your guide to you finding out who you really are and how the world works.