Self-coaching: becoming your best self, yourself
Some coaches believe you can’t effectively coach yourself, I respectfully disagree. It is undoubtedly different to other forms of coaching, but can still make a real difference. Coaching is not…
Speaking up can be tough! So, what can make it a little easier – based on the latest evidence.
I am a straightforward northerner. We’re not known for mincing our words, so why is it such a challenge to speak up some times at work? The truth of course…
For many, mid-life change is like a hermit crab changing shell! What lessons might we learn?
The hermit crab is a powerful metaphor for reinventing your career in mid-life. It resonates strongly with a lot of people in this position. Over time, the hermit crab can…
Mid-life is a dance with fear and confidence – here are five key things we all need to know
When I was doing my masters research, I discovered that in mid-life fear and confidence interact in fascinating and unexpected ways. A dance between two partners, where the leader of…
Anyone else feeling pulled all over the place? Let’s shift the dynamic and get dancing.
By mid-life, most people have accumulated an impressive number of roles! How many of these do you occupy? Personally, I can hold my hand up to almost all of these.…
Losing my dream job broke my heart – but it also helped me dis-cover who I really am.
Being made redundant was a shock and not something I wanted. At 47, my purpose had gone, and my confidence was badly shaken. I had made promises to my team…
The nine secrets to liberating yourself and your career
Dissatisfaction with your life or career can creep up on you slowly from behind or hit you squarely in the face. A new year, the loss of a loved one,…
New year, new you – versus – love yourself, just as you are!
I don’t know about you, but my social media seems to be full of these two seemingly opposing invitations right now. Which do you subscribe to? Personally, I find that…
Mid-life careers 