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Coaching should always be client-centric

September 29, 2017

I was chatting with a business owner the other day and they commented that they were not too sure if their business goals would “fit” into the coaching model.When you operate in the coaching world...


Two common questions I get asked as a coach

September 15, 2017

When people ask me what I do for a living, I often get one of three reactions from them after I tell them I am a professional coach. They either glaze over and have no idea what coaching is; or...


Is work-life balance achievable?

September 01, 2017

Last weekend was a productive one for me, decluttering my kitchen cupboards. In our home we are avid followers of Marie Kondo’s philosophy of “If it doesn’t bring you joy, get rid of it.” Whilst...


Choices

August 18, 2017

There was once an alcoholic man who had two sons. When the sons grew up, one become an alcoholic just like his father and the other became a teetotaller. When the sons were asked why they had...


Stress, a love-hate relationship

August 11, 2017

“I’m just stressed, I’ll be fine” is a comment I hear all too often. I’ll even admit saying it myself from time to time.According to a recent survey completed by Business New Zealand and Southern...


10 truths I have learnt from being a coach

July 27, 2017

Recently I spoke at a business function. My brief was to talk about coaching and how being coached can open up opportunities for you. What an awesome brief, as I am usually asked to speak about...


5 steps to dealing with limiting beliefs

July 20, 2017

Put your hand up if you’ve ever doubted your abilities, considered yourself a fraud or an imposter? Have you ever thought you were operating on borrowed time waiting for someone to catch you out,...