If there is a correct way to do personal development, I’m definitely not doing it. I haven’t done any real structured exercise in three weeks. Not a single stretch, no strength circuit. I also haven’t journalled, meal prepped, or done anything you’d find on a morning routine Pinterest board. Instead, I’ve been coaching brilliant humans,…
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I live so far away from my family and Dad was never much of a phone caller, so the days and months after he died felt strange. There wasn’t a daily call to miss, no regular routine to suddenly leave empty. Instead, the loss settled in, hard to grasp but never far from my thoughts….
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Why Strong Relationships are Key to a Thriving Coaching Business As a certified coach, you’ve already done the deep inner work, honed your skills, and stepped into your purpose. But now comes the next challenge—growing a sustainable and thriving practice. In today’s coaching landscape, where trust and connection matter more than flashy marketing, referral networks…
The starting point for any effective life coaching engagement is clarity of intention. New Insights Trainee Life Coaches follow a process that aims to help develop a clear mutual understanding of what their clients want to accomplish. But what happens when a client, who is questioned about what they want from life, responds with a…
“Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who are showing a new road.” -Voltaire- Opinions are a way for us to learn more about each other, our country, and the world we live in. However, there’s a good chance you’ve been told at…
The Surprising Connections Between Cheating and Attachment Styles The reasons that people cheat are myriad. They might be unhappy, they might be depressed, they might be in constant need of something new, they might just cheat for cheating’s sake. Some people, surprisingly, might be prone to cheating because of a specific aspect of their personality…
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Let’s Talk About the Lie We’ve All Bought Into For most of my early career, I believed that corporate jobs were the gold standard of stability. A salaried role, a steady paycheck, and a clear path to promotions—it felt like the smart, responsible choice. But here’s the truth: job security, at least the way we’ve…
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Beautiful People, Let’s Go!!! April marks a significant time for both acknowledging the realities of stress and celebrating our communities’ rich tapestry of diversity. As the world continues to evolve, understanding the importance of managing stress while embracing cultural diversity becomes increasingly vital. In recognition of National Stress Awareness Month and National Minority Health Month,…
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Trauma is a word we hear a lot these days, but what does it actually mean? And more importantly, how does it affect us and what can we do about it? What Is Trauma? Trauma is a response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms our ability to cope. It can stem from…
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Feeling out of control, unable to cope, overwhelmed with life, spiralling to the point that even the easiest things seemed impossible. For the first time in her 15 years, she had to ring her manager and say “I need time off I’m struggling” My wonderful client Nicole has kindly let me share her coaching transformation…
