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I'm coaching every week as part of my role as Coaching Services Manager, at Lifecraft, and also through my independent coaching practice. One question I often get is - “I don’t know what to do, what should I do?” Coaching is not about giving or telling someone the answer. Sorry. The answer exists and maybe alot closer that you think, working together you get to the answer yourself. When we are under pressure, it can be quicker to look outside ourselves for the right answer an

If you’re living with ADHD or/and ASD and thinking about coaching, you may wonder whether you’ll be understood and will it really make a difference? Important questions and as a neurotypical coach, I don’t try to position myself as someone who knows your lived experience of ADHD or autism. What I do bring is a commitment to understand you, and to work alongside you in a way that is supportive, practical and grounded. My approach is calm, practical and respectful, ensuring a c

Milton Erickson's (American psychologist) wonderful story of the wandering horse, a great analogy for coaches and counsellors.

There's been a huge growth in personal coaching across all sectors, now we have coaches for every niche, yet there's one statistic remains consistent: while most managers, senior leaders and CEOs have a coach, they are usually independent professionals i.e. external to their organisation or company. They are not using in-house coaches. According to research, it varies between 28% and 57% of organisations benefit from external business coaches, depending on size and 67% of gen

The one habit that quietly and surprisingly undermines your presence and impact is over-apologising. If you find yourself saying sorry before sharing an idea or point of view or just before speaking, I have three simple ideas to help you step-by-step reduce the number of 'sorrys' you say in a day. It’s very common and often done in a way to soften our presence, keep the peace or it's habit said without thought. However, constant apologising dilutes your message, makes you app

Finding your voice means having the skill to speak with confidence and clarity. You will engage with your audience or listener, be able to speak- up in meetings without feeling the adrenaline of panic or anxiety.