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How to create positive habits that you stick to
I learned how to 'do' Hatha yoga way back in my early twenties. I was rubbish at it, didn't go to classes regularly, attempted it occasionally at home and only managed to stick to a daily practice when I was travelling in the States and probably only then as I was...
Slow change or rapid change in 2020?
What does your social media feed look like right now? If it's anything like mine, it's all about Veganuary / Dryanuary / Dietanuary or any variation of using the phrase 'anuary!New Year, New You! Wow, this phrase is everywhere right now!Get healthy in 2020 / get fit...
Public speaking for Scaredycats 101 – Nobody’s Perfect
So you've been invited to talk, in public, to a group of people you've never met before and may never meet again, holy shit! Presenting in any setting can feel absolutely terrifying! Now, you can spend hours looking at Youtube videos on how to stand, what to say, how...
Planning your best six months
Summer Solstice is here Yesterday was the longest day of the year and a great time to reflect on what you've accomplished in 2018 so far. Personally, I've had a pretty up and down 2018 so far, a few emergency situations, a fair bit of pushing myself to get things...
Rethinking your future with a coaching question
Thinking about your future without looking into a great big abyss "Where do you see yourself in five years time?" Wow, this question sucks, big time. When you're asked it in a job interview, you know they're expecting "in a successful position with your company" or...
Making more time for what’s important to you
If you had an extra 24 hours each week, what would you do with it? So many of us run around every day, we're all so, so busy that, when it comes down to looking at your time management in a coaching session, the protest of "I just don't have the time" inevitably...
A new journey for Susan B. Bentley
Hi y'all! I'm sort of back to blogging, kinda, we'll see. Fair warning, this post was written under the influence of crumpets and cake. I'm not known for my regular blogging, mainly as it's not always a priority for me, there are so many other...
Tips for presenting for scaredycats
Here's a tip: DON'T HUG THE SCREEN! DON'T FEAR THE SCREEN! It really is just a screen, no matter the size, no matter how many of them are behind you when you present, it's just an inanimate object. It's not you. Let's think about this for a moment. What are some of...
Writing thoughts for these times
I've neglected this blog of late as life has taken over. However, my good intentions will hopefully continue into the new year with thoughts on writing and communications. So, kicking off with ruminations on the current state of the world. With so much change around...