The Difference Between Surviving and Thriving

The Difference Between Surviving and Thriving

My daughter has just finished her first year at college. A few years ago, I couldn’t have imagined that being possible. After some difficult experiences at school, she spent three years being home educated. Like many parents whose children have struggled in...
Why You Can’t Make a Decision

Why You Can’t Make a Decision

Have you ever found yourself circling the same decision for weeks, months or even years? You make lists. You weigh up the pros and cons. You talk it through with trusted friends. You gather more information. And yet somehow nothing happens. From the outside, it can...
Not Ready Yet

Not Ready Yet

I was having a conversation this week about feeling stuck. You know that feeling when you’ve done shed loads of work, asked the questions, read the books, reflected endlessly and yet somehow you still find yourself following the same patterns? Still in survival mode,...
Embodiment

Embodiment

There’s a difference between knowing something and living it. I’ve spent years in personal development, therapeutic work, coaching and deep self-inquiry.  I understand the language of growth and  can talk about nervous system responses, trauma patterns, emotional...
Shame

Shame

I made a big mistake in my business recently. My professionalism and credibility were called into question. As integrity is one of my core values, this was incredibly painful. I don’t make mistakes often. But I am human. I juggle enormous complexity – professionally...