confidence is never lost, only hiding

confidence is never lost, only hiding

confidence is never lost, only hiding Last year, I went along to a few improvisation classes in Brighton in search of some fun and a creativity boost, drop-in classes designed for all levels including novices like me. I love the silly games and the encouraging...
is how you see yourself holding you back?

is how you see yourself holding you back?

is how you see yourself holding you back? I’m not a baker, or even much of a cook, but I’m going to admit to you that I do like my annual fix of GBBO (The Great British Bake-Off for the uninitiated). This year, I know I’m not alone in being...
take a deep breath

take a deep breath

take a deep breath Mary, a senior manager, is recently back from maternity leave. She’s juggling a demanding client-facing role with mothering her 15-month old little girl and is, unsurprisingly, battling exhaustion. Mary comes into our coaching conversation in...
want more time to lead? 5 things to let go of

want more time to lead? 5 things to let go of

want more time to lead? 5 things to let go of Are you struggling to find the time to lead not just manage? To be strategic and future-focussed instead of just trying to keep your head above water? If so, you are not alone. As you become more senior within an...
playing small? it’s time to show up

playing small? it’s time to show up

playing small? it’s time to show up I loved reading Matthew Syed’s recently published children’s book, You are awesome, an empowering read with the premise that you can be brilliant at anything if you practise. I wish I’d had this book when I...