I love journaling, I find it really cathartic and beneficial for my mental health. Journaling allows us to pause and reflect on observations and experiences. This reflection helps us derive meaning in order to inform future mindsets and actions. As part of my leadership coaching work, one of the most effective tools I recommend that … Read more
Anna sat across from me, tears streaming down her face as she described her new role as director of HR. “I am feeling so overwhelmed, I just don’t think I can do this” she said. At that moment, Anna was doubting herself and her capabilities. This is such a common situation so I wanted to … Read more
When you listen to other people, you work in the space of not-knowing, even if you don’t realise it. Whether you’re a coach, leader, manager, teacher, parent, friend, sibling, or part of any other relationship, professional or personal, you will spend some time listening. Some of us more than others. It is this skill of … Read more
Jane came to see me about having tough conversations at work. She was avoiding them with one of her team and she knew that she could no longer stick her head in the sand. She needed help. We talked about transforming tough conversations with empathy. Let me start with this: there are three things I … Read more
How is your story serving you? By which I mean the story that you are telling yourself, in this case, the one about your career. We all tell ourselves stories. The ones where we are rescued, the ones where we rescue someone else; the ones with the happy ending and of course, the ones without … Read more