What can I do when I feel lonely?
The cost of loneliness and what you can do about it It was Mental Health Awareness Week recently and this year’s theme was ‘Loneliness’. We don’t talk about loneliness enough.
Why would I work with a career coach?
Why work with a career coach? Valid question. Perhaps a colleague or boss has recommended you work with a career coach. Perhaps you have a vague notion that a career
The compassionate way to stop being a people-pleaser
Coach yourself to stop being a people-pleaser Step 1: Awareness If you want to stop being a people-pleaser, I’m guessing you’ve reached a point where you’ve realised that your tendency
Surprising Imposter Syndrome symptoms
The lesser-known symptoms of Imposter Syndrome In 1978 Dr Rose Clance and Dr Suzanne Imes (psychologists at Georgia State University) created the term “the Imposter Phenomenon”. They observed hundreds of
Where does my fear of failure come from?
Do you have a dream you want to make a reality, yet all you ever do is just…well…think about it? Or do you find yourself churning with anxiety whenever you
The Best Personal Development Books
The realm of ‘self-help’ books has exploded in the last 10 years. To help you separate great from the mediocre, I’ve compiled some of my favourites which I direct clients
How long should I stick with a job I don’t enjoy?
Society loves a ‘sticker’: but does it benefit you? I received this question at a recent Q and A. I love it because it contains a word that reflects our
7 confidence tips for daring greatly in your career
Confidence is the spice that will have you creating success on your terms. My tips will grow your self-belief in a way that’s easy and fun. As a confidence
5 reasons why burnout is not a badge of honour
Welcome to Burn-out Central Many moons ago I was a fresh-faced graduate sitting in the offices of a slick firm in London for an interview. Sitting across from me was
Self-doubt: why trusting ourselves can be such a challenge
I wonder if you’ve found yourself in any of these situations: Endlessly procrastinating over decisions you want to make or actions you want to take. Torturing yourself over whether what
Feeling lost? Here’s how purpose can guide you home again
A couple of years ago I worked with a successful professional man (let’s call him Matthew) who was struggling with rising feelings of panic and anxiety. On paper, Matthew was
The Only Choice You Need to Make
If you’re looking for a dose of blue-sky career inspiration then look no further than Jim Carrey’s commencement speech. For me, this speech perfectly sums up the choice that
I hate my job…now what?
Don’t run and hide, take action “Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” – Rumi The new
Overwhelmed? An invitation for change
What’s your overwhelm trying to tell you? Most of the time I roll my eyes at social media memes and quotes. Then I came across one so beautifully simple and
Stress relief at work
How to combat stress at work Are you are feeling frazzled and stressed at work? Take heart because you’re not alone. Stress has risen to become the most common work
Hypnotherapy for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Could hypnotherapy help you overcome anxiety and panic attacks? Anxiety is a state of mind you experience when you’re overly fearful or worried about what might happen in the future.
Unhappy at work? Do this first
Your first priority for a work-life crisis When clients come to see me for the first time, they usually know ‘something’ about their work needs to change, but they have
How to deal with difficult people
Struggling with difficult people? Try this out We all have people in our lives who we would rather not have to spend time with. Many of the professionals I work