Posts Tagged ‘fear’
Insight to Action: On the return to work, your body doesn’t lie…
For those of you based in the UK, today will mark the return to work after the extended bank holiday weekend. I’ve certainly spent lots of time on walks with…
Read MoreInsight to Action: On the land of topsy-turvy…
For a moment, everything feels upside down and disorienting. Like you’ve stepped into The Magic Faraway Tree and landed in the Land of Topsy-Turvy, where nothing behaves the way you expect. And…
Read MoreInsight to Action: On the importance of not assigning meaning
Last week didn’t go to plan. At the start of the week, my middle child Jenson quit swimming. For context he’s ranked top 2 in the UK for most of…
Read MoreInsight to Action: On the Potential You Can’t Yet See…
Last week I spent an incredible week in Stratford-upon-Avon as one of the trainers delivering the One of Manyâ„¢ Women’s Leadership Coaching Certification. Eight years ago, I sat in that…
Read MoreInsight to Action: On Why Do Unexpected Outcomes Matter?
Last Sunday was International Women’s Day and what a perfect day it was to travel down to Stratford-upon-Avon to be a trainer for the One of Many Coaching Certification. I’m…
Read MoreInsight to Action: On solving for the right outcome…
Last week I delivered two International Women’s Day workshops; one at Imperial College London, and one online for the ASEICA Society. Of all the questions I get asked, the most frequently asked…
Read MoreInsight to Action: On take-off and landing days…
Last week I spent half term at Centre Parcs with my best friend. Five children between us. Bikes, swimming, pool, and late-night chats once the house was finally quiet. It…
Read MoreInsight to Action: On the 40:70 rule of decisiveness…
Many of us sit on decisions far longer than we should. Instead of being decisive we say, “I’ll just think about it for a while.” None of that is thinking,…
Read MoreInsight to Action: On public speaking, snow, and worrying what other people will think…
This week I’m off to Boston to deliver the keynote at the SLAS Thrive in Science event. Apparently, it’s -5°C and snowing, which feels… exciting. I’ve not always had a…
Read MoreWorkplace Confrontation: Is Your Inner Tiger Ready to Roar?
Have you ever felt trapped at work? I was sitting at my desk, typing away, when my manager appeared at the door—clearly agitated and angry. After receiving some disappointing news,…
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