Sometimes it is so hard to let go. Often, despite all the evidence to leave a situation/person/place/job we cling to it emotionally (if not physically). Why?
Continue readingTwo things I’ve been blessed with throughout my life are the knowledge that change is always possible and the determination to find a way to create that change. Sometimes change comes quickly and sometimes change comes agonisingly slowly, but it always comes IF I BELIEVE IT.
Continue readingOne of the greatest privileges of my job is hearing people’s “stuff”. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than being present for someone when they finally talk about the thing that’s been haunting and tormenting them for years. To be a vessel for this truth and courage is, quite frankly, an enormous honour. It’s a moment of deep connection and beauty – the kinda thing I live for! But, I am always troubled by what it is…
Continue readingI’m so proud to announce the launch of my eCourse, 5 Steps to Lasting Confidence. I know how crippling low self esteem can be. For decades, I wore a confident mask whilst suffering with low self esteem, believing the voice in my head that told me I wasn’t good enough – as a professional, as a mother, as a friend and as a woman. I spent a large chunk of my life struggling against my own…
Continue readingI was working with a client earlier who credits her loss of confidence to her body size. She’s a UK size 12, i.e. normal, slim, just about right.
Continue readingAs you know, I’m a confidence coach and so, by definition, I should be able to tell you exactly what confidence is. But, it’s not as simple as that! In my experience, of working with hundreds of people from all walks of life, confidence is a multi-faceted concept that means different things to different people.
Continue readingAre you a shy runner? In this month’s Womens’ Running Magazine, I offer some advice on how to overcome feelings of self-consciousness when running in public. Read more here.
Continue readingToday, just for the next 24 hours, try to accept that life is just as it should be, that you are being taken care of, that all is well. Just for today, try to focus on doing the next right thing in each moment. When I remember to do this I have a peaceful, productive day. The alternative is worrying and pushing and striving and stressing. Just for today I’m going to choose peace and…
Continue readingAs many of you know I have three daughters aged 11, 8 and 6. I also have the honour of ‘borrowing’ other people’s children for periods of time as a foster parent to older teenagers. We’ve been fostering as a family for nearly six years and it’s been a wonderful, life-affirming and challenging experience to share our home, our hearts and our lives with the young people who’ve joined our family.
Continue readingA while ago I received some life-changing news that rocked my world and, sporadically over the ensuing months, I’ve been coming to terms with it and trying to find a comfortable shape for it to fit into my life.
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