Even though it is possible to find many positives, there’s no denying the world is a challenging place to be right now.
It's apparent that how we've been living for decades isn't working. Something fundamental is wrong. Current global crises – Covid-19, economics, politics, health, environment, inequality are forcing us all to face up to it.
Read MoreThough the covid challenge is universal we are each having our own lockdown experience and there are many contrasts. Whatever your situation, your mindset is the biggest factor in how you will experience this time and how you’ll come through it.
Read MoreIt’s instinctive and totally natural to be scared in these rapidly changing circumstances. The illusion of control that we normally have is shattered and our lizard brains, trying their best to protect us from danger (the unknown) are going bonkers with the uncertainty and unfamiliarity of it all.
Read MoreRecently I’ve noticed a connection between the amount of screen time in a day and the amount/quality of sleep. Screen time, especially social media has been cropping up in coaching sessions recently. Coaching clients are describing how it makes them feel angry, less than, lack concentration and generally eats up hours of what could be more fruitful life.
Read MoreI feel sick with fear, literally. I have a heavy weight in the pit of my stomach. When I listen the voice in my head says “this must be good, you’ve got to get it right, you’ve got to say everything, you’ve got to be clear and eloquent, on point, it’s got to be a successful piece of writing or else…(when I really listen) you’ll be annihilated.”
Read MoreFor the last decade working as an executive coach and business mentor across many sectors I’ve seen more and more amazing women and men struggling to keep up with demands of life and work. Now the tide is turning. Amazing women and men like you and me are saying “No. No more, not now, not any longer. I require a different experience. Life is too precious to squander by bending myself out of shape keeping up with inhuman demands and delivering empty results. I refuse to keep denying my own experience”
Read MoreWe live in a fast paced and complex world with much uncertainty. Technology, politics, environmental and social issues provide a backdrop to daily life that can feel extremely stressful. How can you look after yourself in a way that enables you to enjoy your life and feel able to make a positive contribution to the future prospects of your family, neighbourhood, country, and beyond?
Read MoreWe have different seasons in life – what was best at one time can’t remain the same always. If you’re aware that you can’t or don’t want to do what you’ve been doing for another 10 – 20 years, this story of transitioning from corporate life to a path of purpose and passion is an inspiring and interesting read.
Read MoreSo, you’re feeling frustrated with where you’re at or ambitious for new / different / better. You know life and work can be more satisfying and you have more potential than you’re using. You may be conscious of years passing and it’s dawning on you that “someday” is in danger of passing you by. It’s time for a new chapter.
Read MoreI have recently been in a period of major transition, moving to a new house and location. This new chapter was prompted as they sometimes are, by an unwelcome life event, the unexpected end of my relationship. Although that happened 18 months ago, it took me a year to be ready to start visioning a different future and start creating my new chapter. My confidence had been knocked, and for a good while I didn’t know what I wanted.
Read MoreIt’s the time of year when even though we should be slowing down and snuggling up (think hibernation) Christmas brings added demands and expectations on us and our time. On top of everyday pressure to be successful that we normally live, a lot of people are in the overload zone.
Read MoreFeel your feelings, they’re the way markers to a New Chapter that thrills you. This theme is coming up a lot this week, so I’m trusting that it’s important to share. It’s appeared in the content I’m consuming, with my clients and it started in my own experience.
Read MoreExpectations often get in the way of us doing what we want to be doing and living the lives that are most delightful to us. But we can do something about expectations – invariably they are thoughts and beliefs rather than actual cast in stone conditions.
Read MoreI was hugely touched last week when one of my wonderful clients, Sadaf, shared the following story with me. It’s a poignant reminder of how multi-layered the coaching process really is – from the big life changes that are more easily noticeable, to the subtle shifts that we may not fully understand until life happens and we’re tested.
Read MoreOver a year into my own coaching practise, one word is coming to me over again and that is intuition. I’m beginning to see that helping my clients reconnect with their intuition is the vital ingredient.
Read MoreReclaiming enjoyment starts with noticing where and when enjoyment is missing then making small tweaks and changes to get some quick wins and put foundations in place for the longer term. In this video I’ll give you some tips on how to start reclaiming enjoyment.
Read MoreWe’d travelled from all corners of the UK and further to attend. In the very safe context created by the organisers we shared our inner experience of life. The purpose was to get free from habitual limiting thoughts and beliefs holding us back from our potential. Working with this diverse group of people, I realised that, however we looked on the outside, on the inside we all faced variations of the same human challenges.
Read MoreRising to new levels of performance, expertise and responsibility inevitably requires one to break through fear. This process is how growth and expansion happen.I witness my clients doing this time and time again. Their courage to go in deep and expose the crappy, horrible self-limiting beliefs is humbling and inspiring.
Read MoreI bumped into an old friend this morning. We’ve known each other for more than 30 years when we met as art students. During that time, we’ve been closer and further apart. In the last decade we’ve not had much contact at all.The timing was perfect this morning for a good catch up.
Read MoreSelf-care is any activity that we do deliberately to take of our mental, emotional and physical health. Although it's a simple concept in theory, it's something we very often overlook. Good self-care is key to improved mood and reduced anxiety, good relationship with oneself and others, health and fitness, creativity and resilience. Self-care enables us to work and play and enjoy life more.
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