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

When was the last time you felt heard?

When was the last time you felt heard? your time to grow blog coaching listening

When was the last time you felt heard? Like someone was really listening to what you had to say? I have talked about listening to others and listening to yourself  but today I wanted to explain why it is so important. “The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and to … Read more

When was the last time you listened to yourself?

When was the last time you listened to yourself? When you trusted your instincts, your gut, your intuition, whatever you call it. My challenge to you in July was to choose a challenge and as part of that I asked what you would like to challenge yourself on and self care came back as a … Read more

“You aren’t listening to me”

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I have said to my kids the dreaded phrase “you aren’t listening to me” so many times; it is so frustrating repeating myself. Then yesterday as we did something she turned to me and said “mummy, you’re not listening to me”. I wasn’t; I was doing something boring that ‘needed’ to be done and I … Read more

Returning to work…after raising a family

returning to work after raising a family your time to grow blog career coaching

Raising a family takes love, time and effort and is often described as one of the most rewarding things you can do. Days turn into months and years and suddenly the kids are at school and you are ready to do something for you. Sound familiar? Many parents I speak to find themselves wanting to … Read more