If you recognised yourself in my last post about overfunctioning, you’re not alone. I had a huge response to this article which tells me that you are I are not alone. What I find interesting, is that once you realise you have an inclination…
If you recognised yourself in my last post about overfunctioning, you’re not alone. I had a huge response to this article which tells me that you are I are not alone. What I find interesting, is that once you realise you have an inclination…
Overfunctioning is one of the four hidden patterns I wrote about recently that often arise when we don’t feel good enough. The other three – avoidance, paralysis and people-pleasing – are also common, but out of all of these patterns, overfunctioning is the one…
If I could identify one consistent theme that impacts almost every one of my clients, it’s the feeling that no matter how much they do or what they achieve, they’re somehow still not good enough. Chances are this could be you too. You might…
Lately, I’ve come to appreciate just how life-changing it can be to write your life stories. Some part of me knew this already because I have felt it whenever I’ve heard an anecdote shared by one of my clients. Their stories move me and…
So many of the leadership coaching women I work with tell me that when they were young, they were praised for being good, nice, and well-behaved. This lines up with the research of Dr Carol Dweck, psychologist and author of the best-selling book Mindset….
If you’re dreaming of starting your own business or side-project, or you’ve already taken the leap and you consider yourself to be sensitive or introverted, it’s completely normal to feel unsure or overwhelmed at times. Especially when you’re doing it on your own. Most…
It took me many years to discover that there is a quiet strength in being a sensitive person, though it’s not always recognised or celebrated, and many of us believe we need to learn how to be less sensitive, which I believe is a…
One of the most powerful ways to gain clarity about your career and life direction is to discover your values. Your values serve as your internal compass, guiding your decisions, shaping your behaviours, and helping you create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. When…
At the outset of a new year, many of us feel the familiar pull to set goals, make new year’s resolutions or draft ambitious plans for the months ahead. We promise ourselves we’ll tackle the things we haven’t managed to achieve in previous years and…
