How self-doubt keeps you stuck

Self-doubt isn't like a felled tree over your path You know what it’s like… You’ve got this amazing dream and it really calls to you but you can’t help thinking.. what if I fail, what if people will laugh at me, I don’t have the confidence, I’m not ready, it’s impossible or I’m just not … Continue reading How self-doubt keeps you stuck

What are your values? Do you live aligned to your values? – FREE workbook

Free Values workbook - download it here Values are the answer to the question: “In a world where you could choose to have your ideal life be about something, what would you choose? What is important to you? When do you feel fulfilled?” When we don’t know our values, we can end up choosing a … Continue reading What are your values? Do you live aligned to your values? – FREE workbook

I’ve started Parkrun – this is what I’ve learnt

Photo not from Parkrun but a walking event from a couple of years ago A couple of months ago I started Parkrun - the Saturday morning 5km community running event.But I don't run (because I'm not a runner) - instead I walk. If I'm honest I've always been a bit put off by Parkrun by … Continue reading I’ve started Parkrun – this is what I’ve learnt

Are you a risk-taker?

Are you a risk taker?My husband was reading a book about a guy who sailed around Great Britain back in the 1860s and he was telling me about one part where the guy had three options.1) sail back the way he had already come2) take the easy and safe route forward3) take the riskier, potentially … Continue reading Are you a risk-taker?

How long will it take to achieve your goals?

“How long will it take to achieve my goals? It feels like I’m not making any progress.”   This is a question I’m often asked by my coaching clients when they have a goal or dream – whether it’s finding a job or a partner, dropping a dress size, writing a book, or signing a … Continue reading How long will it take to achieve your goals?

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?

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

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

Your dreams are waiting

The girl stood on tip toe on the narrow knobbly rock, one hand holding on for dear life, the other reaching for the ledge above. The ground plummeted some 5 metres below. Her friend holding the ropes sat not far above her, urging her on. She had about one metre left to climb. She just … Continue reading Your dreams are waiting