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Coaching Stories


Leaving a legacy
Whether you celebrate Halloween or not, it is interesting to see how the younger generation embrace the traditions old and new each year...
Oct 31, 2018


Getting "unstuck" by changing our behaviour
How to measure the effectiveness of a coaching is a tough question as how do you measure a behaviour change? Coaching is deeply personal...
Sep 26, 2018


Exploring pathways
In August, students in England receive their school exam results and are setting up pathways to their future. This period of time has...
Aug 29, 2018


The importance of reflection time
The summer holiday period offers most of us a chance to draw breath and think. If we are lucky we get to be away from our everyday lives,...
Jul 30, 2018


Putting my Purpose into action
A year ago today, I walked away from my corporate career to work for myself. It was a jump away from great colleagues, financial security...
Jun 28, 2018


Why it helps to "Push the Mush"
Coaching sessions are designed to be a way of helping clients have time to think. In the busy lives we lead how often do we devote an...
May 30, 2018


At a Careers Crossroad?
When we reach a careers crossroad through redundancy, burnout or simply not wanting to stay in the same job for any longer, it is hard to...
Apr 18, 2018


Empowering yourself to change
Leaping into something new or trying to break a habit to form new ones takes courage. Coaching is designed to support individuals work on...
Mar 26, 2018


Plans with Purpose
Are you a big fan of having a plan? Or are you a go with the flow person? For some of my clients having a 10-year plan really matters and...
Feb 22, 2018


Working with the January Blues
'Oh, those January Blues – what is it about the Christmas break and the cold weather that makes us want to create a change? Those of us...
Jan 25, 2018


Know Thyself to Adapt to Others
The power of self-awareness – really knowing yourself – is a wonderful thing. Being able to know how you tick and what your preferences...
Dec 21, 2017


Telling your story with too few or too many 'I's
Have you ever been in a social situation when someone in the room talks about themselves all evening? How does it make you feel? We all...
Nov 30, 2017


Exploring Pathways to the Future
As many have already set off for University this month, I have been struck by the latest statistic that nearly half of all young people...
Oct 7, 2017


How are you juggling work and family this summer?
How do you feel about working during the school holidays - is it easier or harder than in the term time? Having worked part-time for over...
Aug 3, 2017


Explaining what Coaching is to 15 year olds
Last week I was presenting at a Careers Fair and the group of 15 year olds asked me - what does an Executive Coach actually do? I found...
Jul 3, 2017


Are graduate scheme adverts telling the truth?
Many top companies are experiencing an increase in drop outs from their graduate schemes. A recent report from the Association of...
Jun 14, 2017


Power up your thinking with a Power Song.
Ever wonder why some songs on your MP3 player get you moving in the gym? Often its not the rhythm, beat or melody but the lyrics that are...
May 14, 2017
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