Finding balance (on the tightrope of life)

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These last few weeks has been focused searching for balance in my day to day life. I have been saying to myself “when the kids go back to school then I will have time for….” and then I list a whole heap of things I want/need to do.** I am not alone as in our … Read more

It is not selfish to care about yourself too

it's not selfish to care about yourself too blog post self care your time to grow coaching

I am worthy of self-care because… I am in need of more self-care in my everyday life because… I asked these two questions in the private LinkedIn group the other day and whilst everyone who commented answered the second one ok, only 1 in 3 answered the first. It made me feel really sad that these … Read more

The benefits of listening in the workplace

I have written about the benefits of listening generally but what effect might listening have in your workplace and on your career? Anecdotally listening seems to improve productivity, reaching your goals more quickly and creating better working relationships. All good news for your workplace, your business and your career. Listening as a manager Particularly if … Read more

Going for Gold: a tale of patience and inspiration

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It would be a miracle if you had missed the fact that the Olympic games are on and I’ll tell you, I am hooked. I love the inspirational stories, the underdogs, the people who can’t stop winning, the random sports you never see. It’s brilliant and I am glad that it only comes around every … Read more