How do we find satisfaction and fulfilment at work? We put a lot of effort and energy into finding the ‘right’ job, but what if there’s something else at play here? How do we find a job or a career that will fulfil us for life?
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As we head towards a deadline that no-one seems prepared for, I’ve become curious about the reactions of my friends and family. What if the world isn’t as bleak as it sometimes look? And what if we have more agency than we think?
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There’s a prevailing philosophy that having less stuff will lead to a simpler life, and a simpler life equates to more peace of mind. Hmm. That’s the way it looks, and the way many of us think it works. But what if there’s a huge piece we’re forgetting?
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What do you do when you feel unappreciated or taken for granted or ignored? Here is a simple solution that will help you step aside from feeling attached, and also stops you simply walking away. And, perhaps, helps you get back to the love and respect we all crave.
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When you have an inkling of an idea but you’re stuck with, what if X, I don’t know Y… and you find yourself not moving forward. What then?
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“I feel like an imposter!” said my client, and that one phrase took us into a deep dive on comparison-itis, why we do it and what to do instead. (oh yes, we took a side-step with some puppy stories ;-)). Enjoy.
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Ever had that feeling, or seen it in someone else, when it feels like they’re a car, revving too hard but not going anywhere? We can all do that in life, which is exhausting (and unproductive!). Here’s how to…
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We set ourselves impossible targets and then we beat ourselves up for not meeting them. Huh. No wonder we’re exhausted! But how to apply a new way of thinking in your life…
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Burnout is a common challenge, whether we call it that or not. And the solution looks like taking time off, rejuvenating and refreshing. Sometimes that helps, but if we don’t get down to a root solution, then we’ll experience the same burnout again and again. In this interview…
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Making business easy looks like it should be about applying systems and structures. That’s not what my interviewee said ‘we’re the least structured we’ve ever been’. And making the most money!
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Ah, it’s hurts when I see someone comparing themselves to others. And, often, it’s so insidious we don’t realise we’re doing it—those little subtleties of language and habit. There really is another way and here’s how to…
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“I hope it doesn’t hurt too much” said my husband on the way to the doctor. A simple line, which prompted a fascinating discussion about the nature of pain and how we often fear what we imagine more than the reality of the experience…
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Amongst the overwhelm and busy-ness of our minds on over-drive, there’s a simple solution that will fill you with calm and get you back into focus.
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‘OMG I feel overwhelmed!’ seems like such a common refrain. We all know what it means and some of us experience it more than others. But how to escape, and what does it have to do with the Spanish weather??
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I can drive myself crazy planning my day around the weather forecast on my phone—just as a client was doing with the results of her project. “It’s not on the forecast!” she exclaimed. Well… here’s how it actually works!
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In conversation with a client who was feeling demotivated about her to-do list, we broke down the distinction between inspiration and motivation and how to keep ourselves in the flow.
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There’s a quote from Bruce Springsteen that I heard this week that resonated with me as an approach to life in general. “When I’m on stage…. (read on for the rest)
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To quit? Or to pause? When you’ve had a bit of a knock, or you’re feeling tired, how do you know whether it’s time to quit—or not? Here’s some great advice I heard this week…
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A client wanted me to look at something she was working on—pretty typical and I could have helped. But… I also know that there’s very often something behind someone’s question, and looking there is what will free them up permanently. Want to try this for yourself??
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When we’re trying to do important work it can often seem as if we’re chasing an every growing mountain of information. And getting on top of it isn’t about managing the information—there’s another way. Read on to find out how the highest performers tackle this challenge…
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