I’ve been trying to get into a habit recently. Before work in the morning I’ve been making myself leave the house. It sounds simple enough, but when you work from home it’s very easy for the day to begin without really noticing. Bed to laptop and suddenly I’m in it. If you go out early …
Many people assume coaching is about advice, someone offering direction, solutions, or telling you what steps to take next, but that assumption misses something more fundamental about what coaching is actually for. Coaching is not about handing over answers. It is about helping people uncover the answers that are already there, often beneath the noise …
This time of year often brings a natural pause. Many of us find ourselves reflecting on what’s been, while also looking ahead at what might be possible next. Sometimes that feels hopeful and other times it can feel uncomfortable, particularly when there’s an unspoken expectation that January should arrive with clarity, momentum, and a sense …
Why the Inner Voice Gets Louder When Life Changes I have noticed a quiet voice within myself. It becomes a little louder when life begins to shift. I know from conversations with clients and friends that I am not alone in this. I tend to notice it most when I am approaching something new, normally …
Yesterday, I heard the news that Diane Keaton had passed away. The report ended with a tidy summary: “She was never married, had two adopted children, and had a fantastic collection of hats.” It made me pause. Is that really how anyone wants to be remembered, reduced to marital status, parenthood, or possessions? For many …
As the school holidays begin across the UK, my feed, like so many others, is filled with posts from parents preparing to juggle work, playdates, endless snacks, and those six long (and sometimes longer) weeks of summer. It’s one of those recurring moments in the calendar that quietly mark time. A natural pause that prompts …