How to stay warm in winter
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been on a mission to figure out how to stay warm in winter. I feel the cold and don’t like it at all! I also live in a house that was built in 1914 and although we've done our best to...
Chai tea to ward off colds
As many people seem to be battling nasty colds at the moment, I want to share and recommended my favourite chai tea recipe which has become a staple in my family over the winter months and can ward off those pesky colds.
3 keys to make time for your own wellbeing
As a busy leader, how can you make time for your own Wellbeing? This is often the question that comes up at the start of a coaching relationship with clients, with various nuances. "I used to love to dance, I never do it these...
Avoid burnout and overcome weariness
I’ve been speaking to leaders who are experiencing a weariness with lockdown and know they need to find new ways to handle the situation. If this is you, you are not alone. In my coaching work, I see leaders working extremely hard...
Three tips for coping when life throws you a curveball
I share the story of what I learned when life threw me a curveball and my three top strategies for responding effectively when this happens to you.
It’s time to slow down and take stock
As 2020 draws to a close, I encourage you to take some time to slow down and take stock to learn from your experiences this past year, using an appreciative enquiry approach.
How to stay motivated by feeding your Gut Health
Photo by Alicia Petresc How do you stay motivated in these challenging times? Have you thought about feeding your gut health? Do you think of food as fuel for the body? I didn't for a very long time and yet when you...
The Secret Superpower of Play
I explore why you need to get serious about play through looking at the research into how play equips us to develop our resilience, adaptability and creativity. It also allows us to build hope.
How to communicate well when you’re stressed
In this article I share five important principles for how to prevent communication breakdown when you’re stressed. I use the term PAUSE, which is also the first point.
10 Ways to Boost your Immune System
With the schools starting back I’ve been thinking about how to give ourselves the best chance of fighting viruses. In fact, for the past twenty years I’ve been on a mission to find out what really works – and what doesn’t – when it comes to boosting immunity. In this post, I’m sharing with you what I’ve found does work, both through dedicated research and trial and error. (Trigger alert: in this post I mention Covid-19).
Learn to say No and take back control
Do you ever find yourself saying ‘Yes’ when you actually want to say ‘No’? Recognise yourself saying ‘Yes’ in any of these situations? The client or colleague who asks, ‘could you just…’ The child demanding your attention when you’re trying to work The social event you don’t really have the time for.
Why I’m taking another tech-free holiday
I share my story of how a tech free holiday helped to reduce my stress levels and allowed me to be more present in the moment. Free yourself from your phone!