A moment at Parkrun on World Mental Health Day got me thinking about why we all need encouragement sometimes, how we navigate difficult feelings and the importance of feeling connected to others.
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 …
Every May, when I open my home for Brighton & Hove Artists Open Houses, I’m reminded that what happens here is about far more than the art on the walls. When I first became involved in Artists Open Houses around eight years ago, it was not because I had my own work to sell, largely …
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 …