What are you assuming during these uncertain times? That your career has stalled? That your partner is wrong? That the Coronavirus has ruined everything? We all make assumptions. It’s a highly efficient strategy for navigating our way through the day. But when assumptions are driven by fear or any other emotion, they are often misleading, … Continued

“You are SUCH an idiot! How could you have been so STUPID? What is WRONG with you???” Most of you wouldn’t dream of talking to someone you loved in such a critical, judgemental undermining way. So why direct this type of judgment and criticism at yourself? This week I’m discussing self-talk – the words, tone, … Continued

‘Thought drama’ refers to the repetitive, unproductive cycles of thinking that is keeping you stuck. It’s not thinking that’s the problem. It’s our lack of control or discipline over it. When we don’t have discipline and focus in our thinking, we often end up over dramatising. We shift into negative or distorted thought patterns where … Continued

This week I’m introducing you to the FONK! You’ve heard of FOMO – the fear of missing out. The FONK is also a fear. But instead of being the fear of missing out, this is the fear of not knowing. The FONK is a common cause of stress and anxiety in many a high achiever … Continued

Would you consider working with a Coach? Occasionally when I ask this question the answer is an emphatic no. When I dig a little deeper I discover that lots of you don’t know what coaching really is and how it works. In this episode, I want to change that. Of the many myths about coaching, … Continued

This week I’m talking self-care and reminding you that you are your most important asset. You already know this, but are you living it? Sleep, diet, exercise, and downtime – Are you making these things a priority? Are you holding yourself accountable to ensure you are getting enough? Don’t make the mistake of thinking self-care … Continued

This week I’m taking inspiration from Michelle Obama’s book “Becoming” to ask you: “Who are you becoming?” It’s a powerful question to remind you that your life is a work in progress, a journey – and you are constantly evolving as you travel it. Ask yourself “Who am I becoming?” when you get promoted, as … Continued

How often have you avoided setting an ambitious goal or seizing an opportunity because you didn’t want to set yourself up for failure? I hear it all the time, and it drives me a little crazy! In this episode, I talk about what it means when you use ‘I don’t want to set myself up … Continued

You could say life is all about decisions. Not just the big decisions you make – such as what to do, where to live and when to start a family; but the small everyday decisions that are responsible for the results you’re getting in your life right now – decisions like what time to get … Continued

In this week’s episode, I’m focusing on a relationship which you probably don’t give much thought to. It’s the relationship you’re most likely to take granted, the one you most likely ignore and neglect. I’m talking about the most important relationship of all: your relationship with yourself. How you feel about yourself, how you speak … Continued