I have always been a great believer in the power of reframing.
Over the past couple of weeks, I have heard myself repeatedly telling this story to those who asked : “We are moving premises, and after 18 years in this spot this is a big move, but it is time for change…” Each time I recited this version of my story, I felt my body tighten at the level of my gut and I noticed my breathing pattern changing when I said it. So, I decided it was time to tell this story differently. I wanted to tell it in a way that made my body feel hope and excitement, openness and energy and I wanted my patients and clients to feel the same way.
So, I have decided that we are having an evolution celebration! One of my highest values is growth and learning, and this move is aligned to that. We have transitioned into our next phase of growth and it's almost like a 21st birthday. We are getting new keys for the door and starting our new life. Here’s how it's different...
We are a team of five, and two out of the five work in different parts of South Africa. We have successfully navigated this transition and adapted to make it work even better than it did when our teammates lived in town. Jamie is now a well settled and integrated physiotherapist in the team. He has found his feet and built his patient load and learned our ways and philosophies - so it’s fitting that he gets himself a fabulous new room to work from and a lovely new gym to rehabilitate and strengthen his patients in.
We are going even more global than ever before with a significant chunk of our coaching/corporate work coming from abroad. We have found the way to make our services accessible anywhere on the globe, so faster than ever fiber and a fabulous (if noisy) generator is essential to ensure nothing is interrupted, ever.
Our corporate work has exploded and we are now serving numerous companies and their staff. Our new premises offers a much-needed big car park and a great coffee shop and restaurant for when we need to feed and water big groups of people!
I teach all about work life balance and self-care and I am a stickler for practicing what I preach and taking my own medicine. This new move makes it easier for me to demarcate work and home and leave work at work wherever I can.
The power of reframing has transformed a daunting move into an exciting evolution celebration. By shifting my narrative, I have not only alleviated my own anxieties but also infused our team (and hopefully our client base) with a renewed sense of purpose and enthusiasm. This change is a testament to our commitment to growth, adaptability, and our ultimate goal of helping our clients feel better and better.
Our new premises symbolize the next chapter of our journey, offering enhanced facilities, and a space that supports both our professional and personal well-being.
Thank you for being part of our journey and for joining us in celebrating this incredible milestone. We will be operating from our new premises at No. 8 Poplar Place Shopping Centre, Riverclub (next to Nice on Poplar) from 01 July 2024. We can’t wait to see you there and show you around. Look out for an invitation to our ‘Evolution Celebration’ Office Warming Party in the coming months!
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