My (mostly) weekly thoughts on leadership, high performance, wellbeing and more.

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Yoda’s tips for mindfulness without the minutes

In the style of Yoda and with absolutely no apologies for the nerdiness, here are three ideas to find calm in the busyness of your day, that take literally no extra time.

All you need to change is your mindset…

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Look after your life outside work

A healthy work-life balance is not a nice to have. It is vital.  Remember, success is not solely defined by professional achievements but also by leading a fulfilling and balanced life, and each supports the other.

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3 Tips to Feel More Ease in Your Day

When you experience more ease in your day, it’s not just pleasant. You will be more creative and productive, and probably a lot nicer to be around. So, here are three strategies that can help you do just that.

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5 ways to keep your cool when someone is angry at you

Sometimes pushing back can be particularly challenging when a stakeholder is angry and/or powerful. It requires a delicate balance between maintaining the relationship and respecting your own limits. Here are 5 strategies that you can use to push back effectively in these difficult situations.

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Seven tips for a smoother transition back to reality after a break

As I write this it’s my first day back at work after a summer of sunshine, relaxation, and not being in a hurry. The shift back into work mode can be rough but don't worry, I've got you covered with seven tried and true tips for a smoother transition back to reality after a summer break. And let's be honest, I’m talking to myself here…

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8 Habit Traps to Avoid

Building a new habit is much easier when you avoid the common pitfalls that can derail your efforts.

Avoid these 8 mistakes when trying to develop new habits.

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Lowering the bar

This week I'm sharing a blog from before-times (February 2020), on the topic of lowering the bar. It's an oldie, but still very relevant.

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How to feel super good

Today I had two separate clients tell me they are feeling “super good” about their life in general at the moment. It’s not always how a coaching conversation starts!

It got me thinking about how much of our wellbeing is within our control… and how much of it isn’t.

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3 steps to solving the hustle v happiness problem

Many of my clients come to me because they find themselves at a career crossroads. They can see the brightly lit road to (more) success at work ahead of them. They know what would be required to get there. And they find themselves, often to their surprise and bewilderment, unwilling to follow it. Here’s how I tackle that one…

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