There is something I hear a lot as a coach and usually within the first few minutes of a conversation. “I know this probably sounds silly…” Or: “I’m not sure this is really a big enough thing to talk about…” And every time, I find it interesting because somewhere along Read more
I think life coaching is one of those things lots of people have heard of, but not everyone really knows what it means which is understandable. What does a life coach do? The phrase “life coach” can create all sorts of different ideas – someone telling you how to live Read more
I was recently told by someone reading one of my posts that Barney, my dog and regular office companion, is clearly the CEO of my business which was news to me. I thought I was in charge but apparently not. Although, to be fair, he does attend a lot of Read more
Planning a holiday often starts with excitement. Looking at destinations, checking dates, imagining the break you’re ready for after a busy start to the year but somewhere between booking accommodation, organising travel, coordinating family schedules and thinking about budgets, holiday planning can begin to feel surprisingly stressful. The irony of Read more
There are moments when it feels like the world is shouting all at once. Turn on the radio, open your phone, scroll for five minutes.War, politics, climate, injustice, fear all competing for your attention. Your mental health matters. If you’ve found yourself feeling anxious, helpless, distracted or quietly overwhelmed by 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
December can be all go-go-go. The last week can also be a pause, a chance to take a breath before the year ends. Instead of rushing into New Year’s resolutions or piling on more pressure, towards the end of this month, think of it as an opportunity to reset gently. Read more
As the nights draw in and the shops start to sneak out the Christmas decorations earlier and earlier, it’s easy to feel that familiar mix of excitement and financial pressure. Gifts, food, family outings, social plans, the costs creep up quickly, and December can soon feel more stressful than joyful. Read more
Here’s a truth we don’t talk about enough:You can be surrounded by people and still feel unsupported.You can ask for help and still feel misunderstood.And sometimes, you can do all the “right” things and still feel stuck—because you’re asking the wrong people for the right kind of support. Not everyone 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