The internet often showcases only a curated version of people’s lives. It can make us feel jealous and have self-doubt.
It’s important to remember that everyone faces struggles, even those who appear successful and seem like they have it all figured out.
Career coaching isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some coaches focus on applications and interviews. Others refine your CV and LinkedIn. And some guide you through deeper questions about values, strengths and direction. The key is understanding what you need right now — practical tools, or space to rethink your path.
Coaching is meant to be about letting the client lead the conversation and following their train of thought.
I have noticed a different need in clients. Sometimes, structure and guidance is more powerful.
An honest reflection on an early coaching experience that reshaped how I work. It is about boundaries, responsibility, and the learning that happens when theory meets real life.
Written with humility and deep respect for the weight of holding space for others.
Over time, I’ve noticed a pattern in my clients. They arrive feeling unsure, yet bring curiosity, courage and responsibility to the work. They’re willing to reflect, take small risks, and stay with the process. That mindset — more than answers — is what leads people to change.
Creativity doesn’t usually find me at my desk. It finds me when my mind has space to wander — on morning runs, quiet walks, moments without pressure. I’ve learned that ideas don’t respond to urgency.
How do you find your creativity?
It is such a busy time of the year; We run from office deadlines to nativity plays followed by Christmas parties. There are gifts and meals still to be organised. Who dares to carve out a minutes from this hectic time to reflect on the past year and set some intentions for the year ahead? ContinueContinue reading “Year-End Reflection: Insights for a Meaningful 2026”
These two memorial benches (on the picture) look very similar at first. But they are there to commemorate the lives of two people who each had their very individual and different journey through life.
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the comparison trap? Watching others advance in their careers?
Instead of focusing on what we lack, what if we took a moment to appreciate how far we’ve come?
Many of us struggle with boundaries. This can be boundaries at work, in a relationship, or at home. A colleague may ask you to complete a task you feel uncomfortable to do. You do it anyway because you don’t want to be perceived as unhelpful. It may stand in the way of a promotion atContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Setting Boundaries”
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