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Getting unstuck by working through your assumptions
Alan Alda has a much more eloquent way of talking about assumptions than my "assumptions are the mother of all fuck-ups". However you look at them, assumptions can really hold you back and keep you stuck. Are you scared about putting your rates up? What...
Mental health resources
It's Blue Monday today and whether you agree it's real or a marketing tool, this third week of January is hard, for a lot of us We're in the middle of a global pandemic, it's hard! So, how are you supporting yourself right now? And, as a team leader or manager or...
Routines and the global pandemic
It's January 2021 and we've now had over a year of a global pandemic and 8 months or so of huge changes (often every day) here in the UK. There is no New Year, New You this year - who the feck can even muster the energy for reading one of those posts anyway! There's...
Gratitude and reflecting on a very weird year
Have you thanked anyone for their support this year? Have you thanked yourself? I've been reflecting on 2020 for my business and for me. Some 2020 reflective thank yous: Thank you to all my incredible coaching clients. Women who have dug deep and had some big...
Embracing lifelong learning
Time for change! It's September, finally! I love this time of year - the smell of bonfires, Autumn leaves, crispness in the air. When I was little, September meant a new pencil case and pens, excitement and nerves about a new school year (wow, did I put a lot of...
Why Vision and Values are so important in business and life
Many months ago, I sat down and created my Big Vision for my business as well as developing my business (and personal) Values. As women, we often don't think about our successes or even equate what we do every day as "success". So, I'm going to sum up my six month...
Gen X Voices is now a #podcast! Yes, a bit rough and ready production values wise but that will improve! If you're a Gen X woman and you're passionate about anything in your life, contact me about guesting on my podcast! You can also subscribe on your fave podcast...
Coaching Gen X women and my business story
Why coaching? This year, alongside a global pandemic (oyvey), my story so far has been about developing my coaching business. What a time to restart my business, amiright?! Two years ago, when I qualified as a life and personal coaching practitioner, I pondered a lot...
There are no gold stars in a pandemic
“I’m exhausted.” “I can’t get it all done.” “I’m working ridiculous hours.” “I’m at home all day now but I’m not getting everything done.” These are some of the complaints people have shared with me over the last few weeks. Well, I say complaints but they were all...