Do you create expectations or agreements?

Have you ever found yourself really disappointed and frustrated that someone hasn’t done something you expected them to do? I have. In fact, I find myself there all too frequently with myself, my kids, and my partner. Then, the other day I heard someone talking about expectations vs agreements and how when you have expectations … Read more

How coaching helps me ditch my inner people pleaser

My friend and I were chatting as we walked. One of the things that came up was how coaching helps me ditch my inner people pleaser. People pleasing is a common trait among many individuals, and while it may seem like a positive attribute, it can have negative consequences in the long run.  I am … Read more

Showing up to work as your whole self

One of my clients said something to me last week which I found really intriguing: ‘Why can’t we turn up to work as our whole selves?’ In the context of the conversation, it was about how we are expected to work as though we aren’t parents and parent as though we don’t work.  Being a … Read more

Why does it feel hard to slow down?

Why does feel hard to slow down? Over the last few weeks, I have been exploring this question. Particularly wrestling with why I find it hard to slow down. In fact, I was going to write a blog post on how to slow down – but I have already done one on that. Also on … Read more

How to create value-driven goals

If you have followed me for a while you will have heard me talk about the importance of understanding your values. By which I mean, what’s important to you. Just in case you are new here, let me sum it up for you: without understanding your values you cannot make decisions from a place of … Read more