Who’s actually running your schedule? That might seem like an odd question – well, it’s you of course. But which you? After all, we all have many versions of ourselves. (You wanting to crawl back under the covers at dawn on a grey February morning probably makes very different decisions to well-rested, post-coffee you at […]
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The ONE question busy women forget to ask when it comes to setting goals
Resolutions, intentions, setting goals, your “word of the year”… a new calendar year is a potent time for imagining something different. What change do you want to see in your life in the coming 12 months? Whether it’s your job, your marriage, or the way you feel when you look in the mirror – you […]
4 keys to unlock the power of the new year
Want to know how to unlock the power of the new year? For years, the first few days back after a holiday were total write-offs for me. I’d come back from some really lovely time off, rested and excited to dive back in, only to find that for some reason, I just couldn’t get any […]
How to see the ones you love differently
Judgment, decisions, tolerance and acceptance. These are 4 ways we tend to “filter” our experience when it comes to our relationships. In some ways, they’re helpful. They can help us feel as though we’re in control, and that we can protect ourselves from being disappointed by other people. But they can also put massive limitations […]
How to find the hidden magic of the holiday season
Here in the northern hemisphere we are in the middle of winter. As the days reach their shortest and the nights stretch out, it’s time for the PowerType of the Sorceress to come to the fore. And this leadership archetype is where the magic of the holiday season is there to be found. (Don’t worry […]
Guest article: 5 bridges to find your way back to yourself
3 years ago my daughter, then 14, ended up in psychiatric hospital after trying to take her life for the third time. It was the biggest crisis I had ever faced as a parent. I was terrified. And once I got to the hospital and realised all of her limbs were in place and she […]
How to make sure you turn theory into practice
In these days of digital training accessible at the touch of a button, learning new things is easy to do. But how can you make sure you turn theory into practice, and really begin to apply and integrate your new skills into your life? As a providers of an ICF-accredited certifications for for Women’s Coaches […]
How to help someone change
Is there someone in your life who’s trying (and failing) to make a big change? Maybe they know their relationship is over but can’t quite seem to end it for good. Or they want to take the leap and try a different career, but somehow it’s never the right time to apply for anything else. […]
3 reasons women put our health last
We all do it. Whether it’s putting off getting that little niggle checked out by a specialist, pushing through another cold because you “don’t have time to get ill” or simply living life in a permanent state of semi-dehydration… many, many of us women put our health last. Why? Well, each of us are different. […]
When you know what you should be doing for your health
You know what you should be doing for your health, right? Eat properly, exercise frequently, be mindful, no caffeine, no dairy, no sugar… I think I’ve heard some version of the “shoulda, woulda, coulda” from almost every woman I know at some point. And I am very much including myself in that! How about you? […]
4 deadly to-do list sins (and how to avoid them!)
There are days when you wake at 4am. You don’t know what woke you up, but you’re cursing it. Now your brain has started ticking. Running through your to-do list, thinking about the things you didn’t get done yesterday, and everything you want to achieve today. You finally give up on trying to get back […]
3 steps to reclaim your brain
This is a guest post by Laura Coleman. As the train pulls into Moorgate Station, my insides explode with anxiety. I bolt up to my feet, knocking into the knees of the person opposite me. I feel my cheeks flush with heat and a disorienting dizziness fills my head. I mumble incoherently under my breath, […]
How to accept a compliment (and why it matters)
“Wow – you’re amazing!” Words to make you glow with pride…. Or shrink into a tiny ball of embarrassment? If accepting compliments makes you cringe a little (or a lot), you might be surprised to know you’re not alone. Over the years a few researchers have explored our reaction to compliments. Way back in 1990, […]
How to listen to your body (and why you should start!)
Has your body ever given you a message you couldn’t ignore? Many years ago, Greg and I had a business training speakers. We’d do these big events where I would train people how to speak on stage – and I absolutely loved it. I was also a BIG perfectionist at the time – very much […]
What to do when you feel isolated
Isolation is defined as “the state of feeling alone and without friends or help.” If that’s a feeling you’ve had even a glimpse of lately, it’s important to take action to get the help you need. Whether lockdown’s taken its toll, you’ve thrown yourself into building a business and let your close friendships drop, or […]
2 hidden blocks to women’s success
Many of us are juggling even more than usual at the moment. And if you’re someone who achieves more before breakfast than most people do in a week, you probably have plenty of tried and tested tools in your belt when it comes to getting things done. But there are two reasons women find ourselves […]
4 signs of the new burnout
Lately, I’ve been discovering along with lots of women in our community that right now, we’re not as fine as we often claim to be. Today I want to share some of the latest research that’s beginning to emerge about a new kind of burnout that’s showing up for women around the world – so […]
How to make a good decision when you’re too tired to choose
Often, one of the first signs we’re approaching exhaustion is that our “executive function” takes a hit. When you’re too tired to choose, even the smallest decisions feel like a lot. Let alone the big, life-altering ones. You might find yourself flummoxed by what to have for breakfast. Or hitting a wall when it comes […]
The problem with gratitude
We all know about the importance of gratitude, right? Even in your darkest moments, you’ve probably found things to be thankful for. A tiny flower bursting through a crack in the pavement, a smile from a stranger, the perfect cup of tea, a roof over your head… you know the drill. But what if there […]
The high achiever’s guide to letting go
Have a quick think back over the past week. Did you enjoy some gorgeous relaxing time just for you? Connect with family and friends to open up about how you’re really doing? Feel supported by people around you handling the responsibilities that were too much for you to take care of? I’ll wait while you […]