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 […]
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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 […]
4 ways to bring peace to troubled times
Wouldn’t it be great if everyone in your world gave you extra space in turbulent times? When the morning headlines are enough to send you crawling back to bed, and a quick glance at social media has steam coming out of your ears, it’s tempting to imagine your partner softly bringing you your favourite beverage, work […]
How to boost your team’s wellbeing
To understand how to boost your team’s wellbeing, you’ve got to start with you. You probably know that already, right? When you show up for work feeling angry, sluggish or fed up, you see the impact on those around you pretty fast. Not to mention the arguments that blow up with your partner when you’ve […]
How to move past shame
Have you ever tried to make a big change in your life (maybe repeatedly), only to find that for some reason, it just won’t take? It might be a problem with the method. It might be that your goal needs revisiting. But often, it’s because you’re struggling with shame. If you’ve never thought about the […]
3 reasons to sort out your finances (and where to start)
“I just can’t do it!” I told Greg over breakfast. “They’re all so good! How can I possibly choose just one?”. “Well… do you have to?” I sighed. “I guess not. I mean, I am the boss.” I hate breaking my promises. Even writing this makes me feel uncomfortable. What are you thinking about me? […]
The surprising secret to financial freedom
The easiest way to take control of your finances and move towards financial freedom is to spend less money. It’s really that simple! You might be thinking “Hang on, if I had financial freedom I would be able to buy whatever I wanted”. But what if you didn’t want to buy anything? Would you have […]
How to stop being everything to everyone
Anna’s knackered. It was a friend’s birthday last night, and even though she was exhausted after work she still found herself showing up at the restaurant at the agreed time. After all, it’s special to get together and celebrate and she knows her friend has had an especially tough year. But half way through the […]
Meet 5 women’s coaches changing the world
Many of us experience coaching or mentoring as a one-on-one relationship. You might have had a coach to support you at a certain point in your career, or when you faced a particular challenge in your life. But the impact coaches have goes way beyond their individual clients. Here are 5 ways women’s coaches are […]
What’s the difference between a consultant and a coach?
Hands up if you’ve ever been given some really good advice – and then promptly ignored it? Me too. One of the most powerful aspects of coaching is the way it allows us to arrive at our own decisions about our next steps. For me, that’s a key difference between a consultant and a coach […]
Stress: 6 warning signs that something’s got to change
I remember getting off the phone from a client. She’d had ME in the past. You know – that thing that most doctors don’t understand. That thing where they tell you “Just slow down”. But she’s a small business owner. And she wants to be a successful one at that. She told me “I’m exhausted […]
How to shift your energy
How often has this happened to you? You’re in your successful woman, save-the-world, I-can-do-it-all mode at work. And when you come home, with no chance to shift your energy, you end up running your dinner and evening like it’s another quarterly meeting. No sooner has your partner shared a frustration with their day than you’ve […]
How to get past a big challenge
If you’ve ever decided to make a significant change in your life, you’ve experienced it. The sudden, seemingly random challenges that crop up about three months in. What happens when life stops you in your tracks? Here’s one way I’ve found to get past a big challenge. I’ve seen it happen over and over again […]
How to develop a healthy relationship with anger
Today I want to talk about something that’s often an awkward topic for us women — anger. I know. Just bringing it up can feel uncomfortable. After all, who wants to think about being angry? Much less think about how to develop a healthy relationship with anger! But it’s such a hugely important topic. Not […]
Guest post: The power of your Wild Voice™ – and how to find it
I waited, fixated on the whirring circle of doom on my phone, the internet buffering, as always, at the moment I most needed it to work. Suddenly, the words appeared, a comment beneath my video from a stranger on the internet: ‘I’m sure you’re full of good intentions but you come across as a bit […]
How to collaborate to beat burnout
Today, let’s take a look at how to collaborate – and why this is one of the most critical skills we have as women who want to make a difference. Why we’re wired for collaboration All of us have experienced some degree of isolation this year, and that’s had an important effect on us. As […]
Dissecting leadership: Jacinda Ardern’s leadership style
Today I want to share my thoughts on Jacinda Ardern’s leadership style – and why I see her as such a role model for women who want to create change. First, let’s think about why there are so few women who display Ardern’s leadership style. When you look at the timeline of human history you […]
Guest post: Is ignorance bliss? How to stop avoiding your finances
Are you someone who’s been avoiding your finances? Then let me tell you a story. I remember the first time I had to give unwelcome news to a client. She was a doctor in her late 50s and had come to take financial advice because she planned to retire at 60 and wanted to check […]
Breathing Underwater: stress about stress!
Ever had one of those days when you feel like you’re drowning? When stress about stress seems to pile on, and you’re not sure how to find your way out? Everything we need to do in our busy lives gets overwhelming from time to time. All of a sudden we are sinking and we can’t […]