"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?
Mindset
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
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?
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?
An introduction to self-belief and finding your awesome – group workshop for women
An introduction to self-belief and finding your awesome Pilot group workshop for women Starting Wednesday June 28th Weekly 7:30pm-9pm UK (2:30pm East Coast US/11:30am West Coast US/6:30am NZ) Zoom – four sessions Limited spaces Cost: £150 To jump on board and take the first step on your journey to being the person you want to … Continue reading An introduction to self-belief and finding your awesome – group workshop for women
The simple truth about you
There is a simple truth... You are more amazing than you realise. Yip, even you. You are stronger than you think. Aha, even you. You're more resilient than you know. That's right, even you. You have the capacity for greatness and the courage and confidence to achieve your goals and dreams. You're hearing me: yes, … Continue reading The simple truth about you
What is adventure?
What is adventure? We often jump to thinking of big things like climbing mountains or trekking across Antarctica. We associate it with the common definition that it's something risky or dangerous. I would beg to differ. Because what an adventure is for one person might not be an adventure for another. Adventure is relative. It … Continue reading What is adventure?
Focus on the journey, not the destination
I had a revelation recently... That I was falling into the common trap. I was focusing on the destination. Not the journey. My to-do list has been pretty mega and I've been furiously peddling away thinking of all the things I need to do to reach the destination. I was over thinking and worried and … Continue reading Focus on the journey, not the destination
How to break through the “I can’t” to the “I can”
You know what it's like. There's some goal you want to achieve but you just don't think you can. You think of every reason and excuse under the sun. You think of all the what ifs and fears and doubts. You latch onto that feeling of anxiety. You just think you can't do it. But … Continue reading How to break through the “I can’t” to the “I can”