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Sit down. Breathe. Write. Repeat...Second Chances
You may have heard of Russell Brand? He made his name as a standup comedian then film actor (and first husband of Katy Perry). He had all sorts of brilliant going on for him at the same time as addictions and behaviours which nearly killed him....
Sunshine and Cloud Moments
Well, I do believe our lives are filled with sunshine and clouds. At the same time as joyful, fun, pleasant surprises come to us, so do tests and tricky, unpleasant surprises and situations too. One doesn't have to cancel out the other but we do need...
Shhh – With Intention
‘We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.’ ...
Don’t Get Bent Out Of Shape… It Wastes YOUR Energy
It’s easy to get yourself bent out of shape when things don’t go as planned. If you - like me - are an efficient implementer who has a ‘To Get Going’ list, then you’ll appreciate how frustrating my first day back in the office this week was. Having had nearly 3 weeks...
It’s The Law of Cause & Effect
Interestingly, most women want to punch me when I tell them what I’m about to tell you! It is, however, a problem which I genuinely have noticed and one which affects me in many ways. As a result of deciding to shift my diet and eating...
Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Rolling the dice on your career moves “It is confidence in our bodies, minds, and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures.” ~ Oprah Winfrey The multi-million dollar question, as is said – should I stay or should I go? How do we ever know if what...
7 Words Your Boss Wants To Hear
What I know for sure is that people like certainty. When someone steps up and says an assertive “Yes” to an idea or an opportunity there’s often a palpable sigh of relief. There are so many ways to say something and every way means something...
Stop Shooting From The Lip
How to zip-it and give yourself breathing space This is a tricky one for so many of us. Wait. Pause. Think a bit. Choose if you’re going to act; to respond. To ‘Zip it’ is such a useful little phrase and it’s easy to remember. It’s so easy to assume we have to...
Just Go To Bed
Decide what works for you and then, politely go. Have you ever said “Yes OK” when you know you mean “No way”? Well, I know I have and now, I rarely do. Listening to a group of experienced, professional and successful women recently, the discussion was around how...
Do You Show Them What You’re Made Of?
Remember your brilliance so others can reward you for it. If you’ve ever heard yourself say any of the following, it gives us a sign you’ve forgotten some of the things that you’re really good at or you’ve forgotten some of the key pieces of your career and life...