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
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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?
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?
You are incomparable
"There is no competition for you as you are unique." These were the wise words from a connection during an interesting conversation at the end of last year. He had asked me to consider starting a podcast or webinar to share my story and tales of adventure. I replied saying I had some interviews lined … Continue reading You are incomparable
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”