Fear is the anticipation of a negative outcome. Looking a little more closely at this, we see that fear doesn’t actually exist in the present moment – it’s a projection, in the present moment, about what’s going to happen, or will happen again. In essence, there is no truth in the future, as it hasn’t …
Come with a solution to the problem, or not at all… How many times have you heard that to appear “collaborative” and a “team player” you can’t just come to your manager or team with a problem, you need to bring the solution as well? I’m going to challenge this one. There’s a saying in …
“Leadership Coaching” – what does this even mean? Does it mean I currently lead the “wrong” way? Will I be taught the “right” way? What even is the “right” way to lead? Leadership coaching is incredibly individual, there is no magic formula – which is why it’s so important to find a coach that can …
No, this is not a trick question. But it is certainly a tricky one! Take just a second to consider it in relation to how you work. Where does seeking excellence in all that we do turn to perfectionism? Is perfectionism even a “bad” character trait? We often hear that “done is better than perfect”, …
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I invested in myself last night and I couldn’t be more excited! After 17 years in the corporate world, moving to setting up my own business has been a real eye opener, in the best sense. I’ve needed to learn so many new skills about running a business, and it’s actually been a wonderful challenge. …
Many of my clients, and my past self as well, have had insanely busy and stressful lives, what with work, families, relationships and hobbies, and the idea of fitting something else into this craziness, even if we know it will do us a world of good, is almost impossible to imagine! I should work …
Yes, coaches have coaches – absolutely! This stuff bloody works, so why wouldn’t we? I really kick myself that I never had a long-term coach when I was in corporate banking and finance for 17 years. Things could have just been so much easier, calmer, and engaging, with so much less worry, stress and self-judgement. Yes, I achieved a lot, and I’m really proud …
Did you know it’s now believed Imposter Syndrome affects up to 82% [1] of the entire adult population? Yes, it’s not just a “female” thing, and almost all of us have experienced it some time in our careers. Imposter Syndrome, or Imposter Phenomenon, is that nagging voice inside you that tells you you’re not good enough, …
Coaching, Advising, Mentoring, Consulting, Training, Counselling, Sponsoring – there are so many people out there trying to “help” it can make it difficult to find the right fit for exactly what you need! And there are so many misconceptions out there about what coaching is, and indeed what it isn’t. So lets clear up a …
Shakespeare’s Hamlet got it spot-on when he said that “There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so”. As humans, for our brains to make sense of anything, anything at all, we must put labels on it, and process it within our realm of current understanding. This means that all our beliefs, …
