Choosing a coach isn’t something to rush. I see too many people make quick decisions based on convenience, cost or a chance meeting at a networking event. However, this is someone who could be supporting you through some of your most important decisions. Getting it right matters. There are questions to ask. My top three [...]
The phrase “horses for courses” dates back to racing in the 1890s. Certain horses performed better on certain tracks. It wasn’t just about flat racing versus jumping, it was about matching the right horse to the right terrain. I love that as a metaphor for development work. Because when it comes to coaching, mentoring, team [...]
I was driving home recently, following my sat nav as obediently as ever, when it sent me the long way round for no good reason. Again. There’s a road near my house with a sign that says “No vehicles except for access”. I live on that road. I absolutely have access. I am the exception. [...]
The word ‘journey’ is everywhere. You hear it on every reality show – “I’ve been on such a journey!” – and it’s easy to roll your eyes. But when I think about the people I work with, that word really does fit. Coaching is, at its heart, a journey – one that begins long before [...]
I often describe myself as my clients’ secret weapon! When you’re in an executive role, or you run a business, you carry an incredible weight of responsibility. Goals, deadlines, KPIs, deliverables … all those moving parts need your focus. They’re all important, but when your head is always full of tasks and decisions, it can [...]
Did you know that you have three Exes? Don’t worry, I’m not talking about ex-partners! Instead, I’m focusing on Experiences, External Factors and Expectations. These are your Exes and they impact you more than you realise. The First Ex: Experiences Let’s travel back into past experiences. Whoever you have met in the past, you have [...]
Everybody can sing. You may think you can’t, but where does that belief stem from? Perhaps a teacher squashed your singing confidence when you were younger, or perhaps your family made jokes about your voice which made you feel self-conscious. When you let those beliefs take hold, you start missing out on a stress-relieving pastime [...]
Tell me about your “Why”. Or, your “Why not”. The word “Why” underlies lots of conversations and workshops I have with my clients. This is because “Why” is the spur that drives us to accomplish. You may think that you are spurred on by the end goal that you are focused on, but the reason [...]
When you’re in balance, you’re functioning in your most resourceful state. This means that being in balance is important – but how do you know if you have it? Let’s explore what balance is, how to recognise it, and how to maintain it all year round. […]
What does being an imposter mean? It’s when we feel we don’t fit, or that we’re not worthy of something. Clients often tell me: I’m afraid I’m going to get found out. […]
