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
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 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
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
At this time of the year, we are prone to reflection, as the days are shorter and the nights longer. But reflection doesn’t always feel easy because it’s also one of the busiest times of the year. I wanted to share a really quick but powerful coaching tool with you: the rocking chair exercise. What … Read more