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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 in real life. My approach is calm, practical and respectful,

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 speaking with confidence and clarity. It’s about engaging with your audience or listener, being able to speak up in meetings without feeling the adrenaline of panic or anxiety. Your voice is closely linked to your breathing, and it’s one system that’s involuntary—you don’t have to 'work at it'; you do it all the time. Practising deep breathing to find your voice and confidence Your Voice Is Connected to Your Breath You cannot breathe in and talk at th

Social impact coaching is for individuals and teams to raise awareness and understanding of their experiences, knowledge, and expertise. Each of us has influence and choice, yet many undervalue or dismiss our experiences as moderate, okay, or average. My approach focuses on eliciting and shining a spotlight on our talents, strengths, and skills. Understanding Social Impact Coaching It's about acknowledging the impact individuals or groups can have beyond profit or personal be