What is the power of having a life coach?

Life coaching is a powerful tool that can help individuals achieve their goals and make meaningful changes in their lives. It involves working with a trained professional who helps clients set and work towards specific objectives, while also providing guidance and support along the way. One of the key benefits of life coaching is that …

Let’s make some DUMB goals

You may be aware of SMART target setting? It’s a commonly used model in many businesses and walks of life to help set and achieve goals. If you use the model your targets need to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timebound. It works best in well controlled and predictable environments. Exactly what we are …

Day two of international coaching week – the new normal

Yesterday I asked you to think about the “new normal” and a new normal for you. For many, a new normal might be to continue their new found love of cycling, for others it might be more regular walks. According to Garmin, outdoor running has increased by over 50% and cycling by up to 153%! …

International Coaching Week

It’s the 15th International Coaching Week (May 5th – 10th). So, with lock down about to start to be eased what better time to start thinking about your new life. Do you really want to go back to “normal”? What was “normal” anyway? Where you happy with “normal”? It’s time to start thinking about being …

Peppa Pigs Big Sister

Last night I was in Leeds to see a Freya Ridings Concert, she’s not my usual choice but my wife is a fan. Following the warm up act I overheard a rather one sided converstaion between the group of people next to me. It went something like this: “I can always tell when somebody is …

Did you get enough sleep last night?

I’ve been reading why we sleep by Matthew Walker and it’s really changed the way I think about sleep and my bedtime. I’ve always thought of myself as a night owl, staying up watching TV or reading late into the night, however I’ve come to realise, after reading this book, that really all I’ve been …

Back to school!

Tomorrow many children go back to school. It also marks the day when most parents give a sigh of relief! If that’s you, then ask yourself how much time have you had to think about yourself? The summer is often a time to reflect on our lives, especially if we’ve had the opportunity to lay …

Reached that goal yet?

We’re approaching half way through 2019. So let’s review how well you’ve done towards your new year resolutions. Did you: Lose that weight Get that new job or promotion Improve your fitness If you did, then really well done! No, I mean it! If you didn’t then let’s explore the reasons why you might not …

7 tips for speaking in public

We’ve all had situations were we have had to speak to a new person or, indeed, to a room full of new people! For some this can be crippling. But with these 7 tips you can master the fear of speaking with others. Know your topic: This speaks for itself. Knowing your topic can mean that …