The idea of planning a whole year can feel daunting. Twelve months is a long stretch to predict, control, or commit to especially when life rarely goes exactly as planned. That’s why rigid goals often lose momentum. They leave little room for change, energy dips, or unexpected events and when Read more
January has a reputation for being a month of fresh starts, bold intentions and big declarations. Everywhere you look, there’s a message telling you this is the moment to fix what’s broken, improve what isn’t good enough, and emerge as a new version of yourself. For many people, that message Read more
There’s something about September, isn’t there? Maybe it’s the back-to-school energy still embedded in our bones.Maybe it’s the changing light, the cooling air, or the quiet whisper of autumn saying, “It’s time to begin again.” Whatever it is, September feels like a second New Year. It’s my favourite time of Read more
Confidence can feel like a mystery sometimes. We think it’s something we’re either born with or that magically appears after a big success. But confidence isn’t just for public speakers, CEOs, or people with perfect morning routines. Confidence is built bit by bit, moment by moment.And it doesn’t require a Read more
We live in a world obsessed with goals. SMART goals. Quarterly targets. Vision boards. Deadlines. And while goals absolutely have their place (don’t get me wrong, I love a clear direction), sometimes, they can feel heavy, rigid, stressful, especially when life throws curveballs. So, what if I told you… You Read more
There’s something quietly terrifying about change. Whether it’s changing careers, getting healthy, ending a toxic relationship, or finally going after that dream you’ve been putting off for years—the first step always feels like the hardest. Why? Because deep down, we’re waiting for a sign. For motivation to hit. For fear Read more
“Everybody needs a plan” is something I regularly discuss with my clients and in many ways, I stick with that – I like a plan. However……as I have learned myself, sometimes concentrating on the present moment and focusing on what is actually in front of us can be much better Read more
I don’t know many people who look forward to the month of January. Yes, it can be a time for new beginning’s and change but personally, I’m not a supporter of that. In all honesty, January can feel pretty miserable. What do we do to survive it? These are all Read more
This is a question I get asked frequently. I suppose the same people might ask why someone would use a personal trainer? To be honest, it’s like everything, down to personal choice. If you want to get fit and healthy but struggle to commit to the gym or an exercise Read more
It was actually 20 years ago that I qualified to be a Life Coach. I studied on what was then, an open learning course through Newcastle University, 2 years of learning, clocking up coaching hours all done around a full-time job as a Partner in a marketing agency. After I Read more