As we start to slowly emerge from lockdown many people will be asking; Will I lose my job? “Stood down”, what does it mean anyway? Am I in the right job? These uncertain times can certainly bring up the concern of job security, but also presents an opportunity to truly check in with yourself and […]
Category Archives: Personal Growth
Identify with “I’m shy”? 5 steps to FREEDOM from “shyness”
5 Steps to FREEDOM from “shyness” You will often hear people who are reluctant to put themselves “out there” say, “I’m shy”. They are almost always struggling with low self-esteem. They can also have minimal self-awareness and not sure about how they come across. They fear that someone will think badly of us or reject […]
Are you ‘Pot Bound’? What’s the impact on your potential?
Are you ‘Pot Bound’? What’s the impact on your potential? We have a very tall eucalyptus tree in our front yard. It must be well over 10 metres tall. We’ve watched this tree grow over the past 10 or so years from a sapling that was given to me by a friend who used to […]
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should Have you ever found yourself doing things that you are competent at, but that you don’t particularly enjoy? While you may not actively dislike the tasks, they certainly don’t energise you and perhaps they even leave you feeling bored. Maybe you’ve thought about moving into a new […]
Ignite The Creative Spark
As a creative coach and mentor, creativity is well and truly at the crux of everything I do, everything I coach and everything I am. I wholeheartedly believe that creativity is something that can be ignited in each and every one of us regardless of who we are or what we do for a living. […]
Dealing with Ambiguity
Dealing with Ambiguity Dealing with ambiguity is a competency that often comes up in the workplace and is something my clients often talk to me about, both in a personal and professional context. What is ambiguity and why is it desirable? Dealing with ambiguity is about coping effectively with change, it’s about being able to […]
Exploring your Blindspots
We all have blind spots. You know, those things others seem to know about us that we can’t see for ourselves, or perhaps it’s something we’re aware of in general, but we miss in specific instances, or we may be aware of our behaviour, but miss the impact it has on others. Whichever way, if […]
Are you clear on your boundaries?
Are you clear on your boundaries in your business? I was working with one of my favourite clients, she is a well established business woman, energetic, focused and highly driven. We were working on her business, she was growing but it was lacking foundation and visibility. In one of our sessions we looked at her […]
7 Tips for setting boundaries with teenagers
7 Tips for setting boundaries with teenagers Why do teens test the boundaries? Why won’t they listen to you? How can you control their behaviours more? Common questions, with a Secret Solution. Teens test the boundaries for several reasons; to aim for a sense of freedom, to get your attention, to determine what they can […]
Who are Your Teachers?
Who are Your Teachers? Our teachers in life come in all shapes are sizes. For example, my kids are often my teachers. I know I’m biased, but I think they’re amazing little people. While both display these characteristics, one son loves passionately, thinks with such clarity, is compassionate and very patient. The other is creative […]