When I rebranded my business to Start With You back in 2015, it was after a lot of exploring and soul-searching, primarily about why I do what I do and what it’s really about. (I can highly recommend Simon Sinek’s book “Start With Why” and his online resources to help with this process, by the way. Oh, and it wasn’t until the following day after ... Read On
These ain’t normal times, peeps (watch out for subliminal stress)
This week, one of the coach directories I belong to, Get Coached, posted a poignant message: You are not ‘working from home’. You are at home, during a crisis, trying to work. While I’m not a fan of dramatic words like ‘crisis’, it’s hard to argue with it right now. We all have a lot on our minds. There’s a lot going on, a fair amount ... Read On
Sometimes the practical tools are just not enough
I’ve always been quite a practical person – able to fix a blown fuse or repair a piece of broken china, or organise a kitchen to work well for the cook. And when I think about it, this actually pervades my approach to personal and professional change and stress transformation. As soon as I started specialising in stress and resilience for instance, ... Read On
Resetting After Lockdown – Free Online Class
Exhausted after lockdown? Lost your mojo or drive? Want to fill your tank again? Catch my free online masterclass to help you get back on track. SIGN UP NOW ▲ If your motivation or energy levels are dwindling, or if you feel like crawling under a rock at the moment, you are not alone - this is happening for many people right now, ... Read On
Want to start or refresh a meditation practice?
Meditation has become known as one of the most effective ways to relieve stress, find more peace of mind and build mental resilience. It’s also a doorway to spiritual growth for many seekers. For someone wanting to simply make a start, it can feel a little daunting. Where do I start? What kind of meditation should I do? How do I sit for? When ... Read On
Tips for Extroverts Working from Home
Tips for Extroverts Working from Home Extroversion and introversion are interesting aspects of the personality, and sometimes a little misunderstood, but at the heart of it is a distinction between where you best get your energy from. An introvert tends to draw energy from their internal world, is reflective and recharges best on their own or in ... Read On
The Balancing Act of Keeping Calm and Carrying On
How are you doing at this time? If you’re like most people, you are feeling okay one minute and a bit freaked out, daunted or worried the next. All perfectly normal behaviour in the midst of a global pandemic. Keeping the balance between taking appropriate action, being in the moment and keeping the body and emotions calm really helps of ... Read On
Use Our Words to Power Our Way Through This Situation
We all know how powerful language is and how our words shape our reality and perception - and there sure are a lot of words circling around this situation we find ourselves in. Take a moment today to check for yourself if the words you’re using and emphasising are helping you to feel empowered and powerful, or defensive and alone, or ... Read On
Being in the Here and Now in a Crisis
If you’ve been swinging between dealing with right now, and worrying about the future, you’re probably on par with many people. There are a few different opinions on this and I’ve given it some careful thought – right now the most useful place you could put your attention is on the here and now. I will write again about how to be thinking about the ... Read On
Why Multitasking Is A Fallacy
Multitasking has been in favour for some time, perhaps since the 90’s when people decided that efficiency was King, and surely we should be able to get more done. Fast forward to today and brain science tells a very different story – not only about how much we can get done, but how well we’ll do it. After all, you may get that proposal or finished ... Read On