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A few years ago, late August, I found myself doing something I have done every single year, and possibly in some form, forever. I was sitting in the kitchen chatting to my kids, reminiscing on the summer holidays, and all the time whilst doing that I was mentally rebuilding myself for back to work, quietly…
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I’ve done a lot of talks over the years on the importance of reflective time. How critical it is to create space, step back from the pace. I talked about ‘creating a new relationship with busy’, ‘leadership reflection as the number one high performance skill’, boundaries of course, endless talks on creating boundaries. I stepped…
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Who we are is how we lead If you have been following along on LinkedIn you may have noticed our weekly post sharing the books, we return to again and again. I thought it important to reference the first two books mentioned that I listed, because they are full of wisdom of what it takes…
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In Depth Coaching, part of our toolbox includes a body-centred, contemplative approach that means we often pay close attention to what might be called our own unique, unbearable experiences. These are not catastrophic events, necessarily; they are often more chronic but quieter than that.
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There’s a new presence in the coaching room. One that never sleeps, never forgets, and never gets tired. Hello AI. Wow, you’re seductive.
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I often hear from clients starting coaching: “I don’t want to change who I am.” It’s usually from thoughtful, successful, high-performing senior leaders who have built extraordinary careers by being very good at something. Does this ring a bell?
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In a groundbreaking study, scientists exposed male mice to the scent of cherry blossoms while administering mild electric shocks, conditioning them to associate the scent with pain. Remarkably, for the following two generations, their offspring, the “grand mice,” if you will—never having encountered either the scent or the shock, displayed signs of fear when exposed…
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I’ve been reflecting lately on a conversation with a client, a CEO who, after securing a transformational quietly confessed, “I should be proud, but all I can think is… what next?” It’s a familiar story in boardrooms and coaching rooms. The moment you emerge from one cocoon, the world demands the next version of you.…
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There’s a particular feeling many leaders describe when they look back on the moments they felt most courageous, purposeful and alive: the quiet certainty that someone was behind them. This sense of being supported, not loudly, but steadily, is psychologically transformative. Belonging isn’t a luxury; it’s a human need, shaping how we lead, take risks…
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Over the past decade, many helpers have moved from the practice room to the global stage. Figures like Esther Perel and Gabor Maté have brought psychological insight to millions through books, TED Talks, and podcasts. As a Transpersonal and IFS informed Executive Coach and psychotherapist, I welcome this broader interest in inner life, growth and…
