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

How to work in the space of not-knowing

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

Challenging with compassion

I bet you have received feedback or had your thinking challenged at some point in your life. How did it make you feel? I’ve felt shame, defensiveness and fear through to feeling safe, love, and empathy. Some feedback has motivated me to do better and some that’s left me feeling despondent. I know which I … Read more

Who’s in your square squad?

my square squad life coach cambridgeshire

My daughter is going through a tough time. She’s being bullied at school by a ‘friend’. Over the last few months, we’ve had talks about how people treat one another, what it means to be yourself and how we build trust in a relationship (and what happens when that trust gets broken). The most recent … Read more