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A short blog on staying positive in difficult times. There are free resources on my website to support you via the Insight & Resources page. No sign-up required! Stay well.

This week will see our worlds change. Numbers will rise fast, schools will close, lock down UK will start and the world we lived last week will be vastly different. So what can we do to look after each other?

We live in strange times. Now more than ever it is crucial to be aware of our mindset if we don’t want to get caught in the panic wave we are witnessing every day. It is hard to see that some countries have even declared the state of emergency to contain the coronavirus crisis. By […]

“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Christopher Germer, PhD How many times do you find yourself beating yourself up for a mistake, your inadequacies or for not achieving something? I think many of us would agree that we can be pretty harsh on ourselves when it […]

Today is International Women’s Day 2020. Now more than ever, we need to tap the deep well of latent talent in our communities rather than merely skim the surface.

You know you can’t deal with your current job anymore. You need a change. Whether it’s getting a promotion, moving to a different company  or completely changing your career path, you know you can do better. You deserve better. In such a competitive job market, it can be difficult to stand out and have access […]

Two weeks ago I published the results of a short survey I asked people to anonymously fill in about anti-depressants. I then followed up with another survey asking people what it is like to live with someone with depression.

Nobody comes into this world fully formed as a natural leader. It takes courage and disciplined effort if you wish to become a skilled leader. In part two of the series ‘How to be a boss’, certified coach Beverly Landais explores common pitfalls for leaders and how you can avoid them.

How busy are you this month? I bet the answer would be something like “OMG, you wouldn’t believe how many things I have to take care of, my to-do list is endless!”. It is very common to get caught in “busyness”, especially nowadays, when being busy seems to be a sign of status or being […]

Are you going through a challenging period? Is life testing your resilience and values? Asking yourself, ‘how did I get here and what do I do to get out?’ Then maybe you need to trust you are being prepared for your better future.