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 […]
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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 […]
Guest blog: Just use the lotion! (How to put yourself first)
If you’re familiar with the 5 Women’s PowerTypes, the 5 archetypes of powerful feminine leadership, you might be one of many women who could do with boosting her Lover PowerType. Lover is the leadership archetype who delights in beauty and pleasure, and knows putting herself first is one of the most important ways she can […]
Guest blog: How to stop standing on the sidelines
I buy an ice cream and find a nice shady spot on a wall, by the edge of the road. The sun is beating down, and my ice cream is in danger of melting if I don’t eat it quickly. I smell them before I see them. The wave of body odour hits me in […]
Making a difference #ForTheNextWoman
With a big mission to transform the lives of one million women leaders, International Women’s Day is an annual celebration for us. And in 2021, our campaign focuses on WHY we’re doing what we’re doing. #ForTheNextWoman Why #ForTheNextWoman? In these volatile times it’s become more and more clear how much inequality and injustice there is […]
5 easy habits to create positive change
A while I was speaking to a friend who was feeling a little bit blue. She’d spent the previous weekend at a personal development seminar, and left feeling upbeat about how to create positive change and the road ahead for her business. But over the next few days she had felt that positivity drain out […]
6 reasons we need community (and how to find it)
Right now many of us are isolating ourselves from connection with others more than we ever have before. And I am more present than ever to the effect that’s having on all of us. Because the fact is, we need community. We overlook the importance of connection at our peril – as I’m going to […]
The secret to rest: Dealing with a “Superwoman hangover”
When you’ve been drawing deeply on your energy reserves, and perhaps even slipped into Superwoman to achieve everything you need to, there comes a point when just “stopping” doesn’t really cut it. At times like these, knowing the secret to rest becomes an art in itself. And it’s one I want to share with you […]
Guest blog: How to stay sane during the holidays
If you have children in your life I’m sure they will have made you aware that holidays are here and an exciting time of year is approaching! You’re probably very busy with to-do lists, preparations and plans for a pandemic-proof end of year celebration with your family. Today I want to explore some simple, practical […]
Guest post: How to invest in the future YOU want
It’s fair to say that until very recently, finance has been a man’s world. No wonder many women struggle to know how to invest in a way that will make a difference. Even today, at the top of the power pyramid, men still hold court to a great extent. All 10 of the world’s richest […]
How to make peace with anything
When it comes to coaching or being coached, it’s easy to focus on the extraordinary impact it can have on the things you CAN change in your life. Coaching can help you find a new career. Discover relationships that fulfil you in ways you could never have imagined; set powerful boundaries around what’s acceptable; learn […]
Guest post: The truth about being a coach in 2020
There’s that word again. “It just feels so overwhelming.” My client is struggling with the emotion bubbling up within her, the tears so long held back, now snaking down her cheeks. Part of her is relieved to be in such a safe space and finally be able to express her worries, her sadness, her fears…and […]
Coaching and burnout: The trap for women who care
When it comes to coaching and burnout, there’s a really important distinction many women aren’t aware of when they seek support. If we’re not mindful of this potential trap, we can find that the coach we’ve hired to try and prevent us from burning out completely, can actually make things worse. Why? One word: Superwoman. […]
Guest post: Powering up your money using the Sacred Money Archetypes
Did you know that a whopping 61% of women would rather talk about their own death than money?! This doesn’t really come as a surprise though does it? Money is one of the great “taboo” subjects that we’re taught not to discuss at the dinner table, so it’s no wonder that so many of us […]
Who Is the Most Important Person in Your Life?
So who did you think of first? Your baby? Your partner? Your mother? The most important relationship you will have in your life is the one you have with yourself. But let’s get real here. Not many of us have a stack of time these days to spoil ourselves. Right now, heading off to the […]
How to Fight Fair
Some people argue more than others. How about you? I’m not talking about little bickers or nags over whose turn it is to change a dirty nappy but the big fights, the ones that can leave you in tears or in tatters. The kind of fight that you can’t let go. Whether it’s with an […]