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The Wrong Way Round
Some of my most life-changing insights have come from the realisation that I had things all backwards. Here are three examples of how a simple reframe can create a different...
A role that only death could release her from
No matter you stance on the royal family, Queen Elizabeth II demonstrated restraint, duty, service, presence and femininity. For that I am truly grateful. The show reels of highlights were...
40th Birthday Edition
It's official, I've turned 40 🥳🥳 so for this special birthday edition I have a gift for you and a gift for me. It's not every day you turn 40...
I’ve Spent Many An Unhappy Year
My friend is an amazing coach and she had permission from her group coaching session last night to share the insights. One of her clients said, “I’ve spent many an...
Momentum Under The Microscope
It’s the season for holidays, extended long weekends and breaks. They are amazing for replenishment but that doesn’t always equate to lots of rest. Replenishment can come in many forms: physical,...
Pressing The Reset Button
You may or may not have noticed, it's been a couple of weeks since the last Coffee & Notes blog. I had been on a weekly roll for some time so...
My Arch Nemesis
Feeling destabilised by othersOne of the problems my clients often report is feeling destabilised by certain people. Usually they will be strong characters, confrontational or even aggressive in their approach...
It Was Shameful
I was watching Elsie’s swimming lesson this week and something strange was happening. The teacher would get all of the swimmers to line up but when Elsie (and a few...
An Honest Conversation
How do you know when you are not in integrity? Guilt. This is the emotion of falling short. "Guilt is the discomfort we feel when we evaluate what we’ve done...