"You know what your problem is..." The words barrelled out of my mum's mouth. "Your problem is you always make assumptions about people that aren't correct. Like the assumption you're making about me." In the past I would have taken this observation personally. I would have taken it on board to mean there was something … Continue reading You do not have a problem
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An Introduction to Self-belief and Finding your Awesome – group workshop for women
An Introduction to Self-belief and Finding your Awesome Group coaching workshop for women Starting Tuesday September 19th 2023 Weekly 7:30pm-9pm UK (2:30pm East Coast US/11:30am West Coast US/7:30am NZ (first week 6:30am before the clocks change)) Zoom – six sessions Limited spaces Cost: £200 Are you ready to find out how awesome you really are? … Continue reading An Introduction to Self-belief and Finding your Awesome – group workshop for women
The one question to ask – Is it true?
"But I need practical advice on what to do," said a client, who I'm coaching to achieve a big goal. "OK, so when you start to have a thought or a feeling, ask if it's true," I said. "Look for the evidence that it's not fact. If you can do that you'll see the illusion … Continue reading The one question to ask – Is it true?
It’s not about overcoming self-doubt, it’s about mastering it
I was talking to my fiance recently about self-doubt - specifically mine. For most of my life I've suffered from chronic self-doubt, which has held me back and stopped me doing loads of things - I've turned down invitations to cool events because I'd be going by myself, didn't take an ecology paper at university … Continue reading It’s not about overcoming self-doubt, it’s about mastering it
The greatest magic trick
I had the music blaring, was having a boogie, when a song that reminded me of a bad time in the past came on. I went from having a joyful boogie to feeling the anger and self-loathing I used to feel. But what was really going on? In the space of the songs changing, nothing … Continue reading The greatest magic trick
What’s happening when you don’t know what to do – and how to figure it out
Sometimes it feels like you don't know what to do or who you are... You're searching for the answers, you're asking advice, you're overthinking and stressing about the fact that you "should" know but you don't. I've been there. When I was walking the South Island section of the Te Araroa Trail I felt I … Continue reading What’s happening when you don’t know what to do – and how to figure it out
Are you putting a label on yourself?
We often identify with labels that we place on ourselves and on others. Parent, British, accountant, politician, over 50, female, diabetic, MBA, unemployed, perfectionist, lazy, anxious.... the list goes on. The thing is, with each label we have some thinking, perspectives and judgments associated with it. For example, I've had a career as a journalist … Continue reading Are you putting a label on yourself?
How to overcome obstacles – be the river
Sometimes things just don't go to plan. An obstacle or a setback is placed in your path. At the time it can feel like the end of the world. Fears and doubts rush in, those feelings of not meeting expectations or not feeling good enough. I remember when I injured my knee as I neared … Continue reading How to overcome obstacles – be the river
The only thing holding you back from achieving your goals
The only thing that is holding you back from achieving your goals and dreams is... What you think. In other words, the stories that you tell yourself that you believe to be true. What's holding you back is NOT the excuses you've made up or the situation you find yourself in or even your fears … Continue reading The only thing holding you back from achieving your goals
What colour is your garden?
What colour is your garden? Your go-to answer is more than likely to be GREEN. But... Look a bit closer. You'll notice different shades and tones of green: dark, light, shiny, matt. There will be yellowy greens, silvery greens, red-tinged greens. "Oh yeah," I can all hear you say. The different greens in our gardens … Continue reading What colour is your garden?