How do you say no to a client without sabotaging your career? Or to a loved one without damaging the relationship? Whether you’re planning a family or already a working parent, saying no is one of the most important tools in your Balance Toolkit. The demands and requests others make or expect of you will … Continued

This week’s episode is all about managing expectations. Unlike setting boundaries which is about saying no (Episode 25), managing expectations is about saying yes, but on your terms. Managing expectations is important because there are more demands on your time than you have time available, and if you want to say yes to some of … Continued

In this episode, I invite you to think about your boundaries for what you are willing to do and how you are prepared to be treated. Here’s how to tell if you need to get better at setting boundaries: you are frequently ‘dumped in it’ last thing on a Friday evening or over a weekend … Continued

Will you be working on holiday this year? If so, how do you feel about that? If you’re anything like some of my clients, working on a holiday is a real problem. Even though it may be part of the culture of where they work, it still leaves them feeling frustrated, resentful and leaves their … Continued

This week I’m delighted to share my interview with Janine Esbrand, fellow Coach who has many strings to her bow – she is also a consultant lawyer, podcast host and mum of 2. We talk careers, motherhood, the challenges of having both and the strategies we use to make it work. Janine’s message to you: … Continued

Are you guilty of doing everything yourself because you think it will be easier? quicker? closer to perfection? If this is you, it’s time to rethink your approach. With so much to do in so little time, the only chance you have of being productive, efficient and maximising your value is to leverage the help … Continued

Is your To-Do List working for you? Amazing, isn’t it, how something as seemingly benevolent as a To-Do List can wield so much influence on your life? It sets the tone for your day, dictates what you do, and influences how satisfied you feel at the end of the day when work is (or is … Continued

This week I’m thrilled to bring you an interview with personal stylist, author and friend, Lizzie Edwards. Lizzie works with ambitious women who want to lead with authenticity and style. This episode is literally bursting with advice and insights to help you navigate the minefield that is what to wear at work to reflect who … Continued

In this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of asking for what you want both at work and at home. If, like me, you worry about seeming too pushy or greedy or you’re just plain scared of being told ‘no’, then this episode is just for you. It’s time to put aside your timidity, … Continued

This week’s episode is about setting boundaries – specifically, using the word ‘no’ to keep overwhelm at bay and to education others about what they can expect from you and how you want to be treated. Most of us say yes more often than we should. Here I talk about the reasons why you may … Continued