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The 7 [thinking] habits of really unhappy people July 29, 2014 – Posted in: Confidence, Personal Development

In tribute to the late Stephen R Covey and his brilliant book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (which, if you haven’t read I’d really recommend you do), I thought it would be interesting to look at the opposite. So here, from my own (and my clients’ experiences) is my list of the 7 Beliefs (“Thinking Habits”) sure to keep you unfulfilled, unhappy and unsuccessful…

The A-word July 23, 2014 – Posted in: Confidence

I talk a lot about authenticity in my work, regularly encouraging my clients to find their authentic selves in order to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. So, what does it mean to be ‘authentic’?

Your best is enough July 15, 2014 – Posted in: Confidence, Personal Development

Your best is enough… The more clients I see, the more I become convinced that we live in a culture where perfectionism is rife and I believe it’s sucking the life out of us. We try to sculpt our bodies into perfectly lean model sizes (unable to enjoy our normal bodies because they’re not “perfect”), we boast on Facebook about our perfect lives on our perfectly groomed summer lawns or in front of our perfectly…

Your mind can be your best friend or your worst enemy July 10, 2014 – Posted in: Confidence, Personal Development

Karen* came to me last year as she was at a crossroads in her life. She’d fallen into an unfulfilling career after university, and then had her children who were now all at school. Quite tearfully, she explained to me that the thought of returning to her former career filled her with dread but she had no idea what else she could do. She wanted to find her passion in life but didn’t know where…

What drives you? March 4, 2014 – Posted in: Confidence, Personal Development

Did you know that according to Human Needs Psychology there six basic human (non-physical) needs? These are:

10 quotes that could change your life December 16, 2013 – Posted in: Confidence, Personal Development

I’m a massive fan of the work of the late American coach, Stephen R Covey. His book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has literally changed the lives of millions and his legacy is being felt in organisations and families across the world. I use much of his philosophy in my own coaching practice because his simple, principle-centred approach works. He died just over a year ago and to honour his enormous contribution, I thought…

Change your life with positive thinking October 1, 2013 – Posted in: Personal Development, Uncategorized

Did you know that your entire life is the product of your thoughts? What I mean by this is that we create our own reality based on our paradigms and beliefs about life. Let me give you an example…

Goal setting – take charge of your life! September 13, 2013 – Posted in: Confidence

Who’s really in charge of your life…? Do you have a goal for your life? The next five years? This year? This month? The most successful people in life are goal orientated – they’ve decided what it is they want and have taken the necessary steps to get there. These people might be successful in business, or as parents, or in sport or with their health. Whatever it is they’ve decided they want to achieve…

“What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?” August 20, 2013 – Posted in: Confidence, Uncategorized

This is one of my favourite coaching questions because it frees you up to a world of endless possibilities and injects a drop of confidence into your soul. Here’s a small example of how I’ve used this killer question recently with one of my clients…

Why coaching? August 7, 2013 – Posted in: Confidence

For my first post as a qualified coach it seems appropriate to reflect on how I came to be a coach and write such a blog…