When Goals Don’t Work. The Quiet Rebellion of Saying No.
The Problem With Goals The problem with goals, when you are seeking real change and transformation, is that they are rooted in what is already known rather than what is possible. They are so often shaped by what others are doing, by comparison, by “should”, and by old versions of yourself that once wanted very […]
Why Telling the Truth to Yourself Is the Most Radical Midlife Decision
Do you ever look back over your year and feel a strange mix of pride and exhaustion? Achievements on the one hand… and struggles you’d rather not talk about on the other? Most of us carry both. But it’s usually only acceptable to show the positive. The truth is this: achievement and struggle often overlap — and […]
The Power of Slow in a Manic World
Do you ever feel bombarded from all sides, overwhelmed by the constant influx of messages and demands? Feeling that you should be working harder and faster just to keep up. It’s a way of working that’s often celebrated. But should it be? It is so easy to get caught up in what I call push […]
Self-Awareness is a Competitive Advantage
Self-awareness has become a management buzz word and is increasingly being identified as key to success in our careers, leadership, business and life. I know from my own experience that this critical skill is rarely touched on in education or early in our careers. It is therefore no surprise that a recent study estimated that […]
Why Integrate Coaching and Therapy?
Real lives don’t always fit neatly into the traditional coaching or counselling experience. The complicated relationship we have with our internal struggles and our external lives therefore needs a different approach. I know from personal experience that being a mum, having a miscarriage, a hip replacement, supporting elderly parents and dealing with the grief of […]
Midlife Crisis vs Midlife Renewal
The term “Midlife Crisis” is such a powerful label that little else gets a look in when discussing midlife. It’s the reflex “go to” when life events happen, such as losing your job, divorce, the breakup of a relationship, or a health scare. The events that were pivotal for me were the ill health and […]