Having a difficult conversation at work can feel daunting, whether it’s asking for a promotion, raising concerns, or deciding to leave. This article explores why these moments feel so challenging and offers a simple, practical structure to help you prepare, build confidence, and speak up with clarity and intention.
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There Is Always More to the Story
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.
‘Blank canvas’ coaching or structure and direction?
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.
A hard learned lesson that shaped me as a coach
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.
A few thoughts on creativity and how I find my source of inspiration
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?
Year-End Reflection: Insights for a Meaningful 2026
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”
Breaking Free from Comparison: Taking Stock and Finding Gratitude
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?
The Importance of Setting Boundaries
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”
Navigating Career Trade-Offs: Finding Your Best Path
In this post I am reflecting on a beautiful morning run until I had to stop and decide how to proceed (the picture should reveal why 😊).
It made me think about sacrifices. It comes in so many areas of life: Money vs Fulfilment, Sleep vs Productivity, and Health vs Convenience.
When is a sacrifice worth it? When does it become toxic?
Career change coaching 