Today I was supposed to be running the third of four workshop for coaches, counsellors and holistic therapists that want to dive deeper into their practice. Instead I am offering it online – adaptability is a key watch word in
What makes crises so difficult to navigate?
In August 2011 I found myself in a Polish hospital which was scary enough because all I could say in Polish was hello and can I have a beer. I was bleeding profusely and was told I would need to
Response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Initially when I saw all the information in the media about Coronavirus I was very sceptical because it felt like scare mongering. However the more I read from sources that I trust, the more I find myself feeling the need
How do you stop exam nerves becoming exam anxiety?
At some point I bet you felt that sense of fear that comes from having to sit an exam at school or university. That’s normal but for some it goes so much deeper than that. I was a grade A
What stops you speaking your truth?
When I was young if my father spoke quietly with me and said he was disappointed in me, it had a very powerful effect. I could feel the full weight of his disappointment and felt awful for letting him down.
The problem with anger
Last week Red Dragon came up in a reading for me and then one of my clients. It is all about dealing with unprocessed, repressed emotions so you can release anger. This is only possible with a huge dollop of
Understanding the power and control dynamics at play in relationships
In a conversation that I was having recently with one of my uncles the topic of parenting came up. It feels relevant to share it with you here because it illustrates a dilemma that all leaders face be that in
How do I deal with a partner who has extreme anxiety but won’t do anything about it?
Jane and her partner were out together for a meal, something that they had been looking forward to for ages. Theirs was a complex relationship as they both had children from previous relationships and so these times together as a
What’s stopping you from getting your message out there?
When I started my business over 7 years ago, a marketing coach who I followed at the time told me I needed to be more visible. And at that point with very little confidence, her suggestion filled me with dread.
How do I know whether someone I love has a mental health issue?
In 2011 public awareness of the importance of mental health got greater awareness when Antonio Horta-Osorio, the Lloyds bank CEO, took eight weeks off with the consent of the board. Anxiety over the precarious position of the bank was affecting