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A tip on how to make that career shift happen
If you are thinking of a career shift, it’s very probable you are not enjoying your present position. You are likely to feel drained, frustrated, irritable – generally not feeling good. When someone wants to make a career shift, the first step they do is to take...
Set Your Compass for 2018
January is well on its way, so there has been enough time for setting resolutions unless perhaps you are still wondering how to fit things in. Whatever the weight you give to New Year resolutions, a new year does invite reflection. Reflection on both the old and new...
5 questions for a meaningful reflection on 2017
2017 is almost over. Time for a sincere review of the year before we plunge into 2018. I would like to invite you to go over 5 key questions to reflect on and review your year. This is a great exercise to see what really matters to you and how you want to move...
How your inner critic messes around with your talents
I have noticed an interesting pattern when it comes to accepting certain types of talents – particularly entrepreneurship. For some reason, this is a talent people don’t easily recognise in themselves. Granted, it’s not always easy to identify one’s talents. There are...
The bold request
I recently attended an advanced coaching workshop in London focussing on the mindset required to make important shifts in life. The training was mostly experiential so involved numerous exercises – some fun, others less because they took us out of our comfort zones....
Workshop Playing Up to Your Talents and Strengths
On Saturday October 14th 2017, I held a workshop called Playing Up to Your Talents and Strengths. The participants were great, eager to learn more about their talents. Some of the greatest take aways mentioned were: 'To be authentic - we all have talents, go and find...
Top 7 Reasons Why You Need to Know Your Talents
There are many reasons why you need to know your talents but these are the main ones I would like to share with you. 1, Energy It is very simple. Your talents give you energy, mental energy. When you are doing something where you use your talents, you will feel...
Time for a Reboot: Five tips
Summer time is over – the beat, mood, and life we adopt and adapt to during summer now needs to change. “How was your summer?” is hardly the number one subject at social gatherings any more. School has started, business life is gaining momentum and everyone is slowly...
Inspiring TED Talks
This summer I have been starting my days with a cup of tea listening to a TED talk before walking the dog. TED talks are really great sources of inspiration. They are maximum 20 minutes which means they are short enough for you to be willing to sit down and listen,...