Dis-covering yourself by experimenting
Bored in his work, Daniel realised he needed something to change—so he decided to say yes to every opportunity that presented itself over the next few weeks. And he did.…
Confidence is about being rooted in who you really are
Walking down a shopping street at night, you spot someone in your peripheral vision walking in the same direction as you. It’s a few moments before you realise it’s you,…
Are you sleepwalking into your future?
Bob sleepwalks sometimes. He was in Ireland for a weekend of sports and drinking. After a particularly heavy night, he woke up to find himself alone in a strange hotel…
Sick of feeling stuck? Want to dance instead?
It’s hard to move let alone dance with your feet stuck in the mud. You could do an upper body jig but it’s really not the same. More flapping than…
Self-confidence: three things you really need to know
Self-confidence is a very frequent visitor in my coaching and consulting conversations – increasingly so. It’s hard to admit you aren’t as confident as you would like to be, especially…
It’s harder to stand still in life than to walk forward
It’s harder to stand still than to walk. Art galleries and museums are so tiring because of the standing, occasional walking, then more standing. Standing is not resting – when…
To pivot your life successfully, you need a stable core and a strong standing leg
Mid-life is the pivotal time of your life, and you are pivoting whether you know it or not. The choice is not whether to pivot, the choice is how and…
Lessons from the hermit crab!
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 careers 