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Whether coaching clients are striving to boost their confidence, beat a phobia or find their purpose, they have one thing in common. Each of them talks about feeling stuck in some way, struggling to meet their own expectations (or those of the people close to them) of what life should be like. And they're in good company. According to a survey by GoDaddy, two thirds of Americans are frustrated with their progress in life and feel stuck in a rut. They claim that money, motivation and not...

We all struggle with our confidence from time to time. It can be easy to forget how much our confidence affects how we present ourselves - and how much of an impact it can have on how our kids and teens start to develop their own self-confidence and self-belief. How we demonstrate our confidence can help teach our kids how they can begin discovering their own voices and feeling more confident in speaking up and being heard.

We share seven simple ways you can begin modelling more...

I bet you don't see the word gorgeous associated with menopause very often. Some other words that may not seem to snuggle in with our image of menopause are joyful, vibrant, optimistic, care-free, sexy or beautiful. How do you see yourself? What are your views on menopausal women? Society and the menopause It's the way we view menopause as a society and the way we, as women, view ourselves that disassociates these words with menopause. Words that I hear in context with menopause are moody,...

What is manipulative behaviour? Manipulative behaviour is one of the most common forms of behaviour and, if you watch dramas, you will see it a lot. It’s neither passive nor aggressive, but rather a blend of the two. It is certainly not assertive, yet they do seem to get their way, initially at least. However, it leaves a nasty taste in the air and can easily sour relations. In contrast, assertive behaviour is aimed at developing and maintaining good relationships. What is the aim of...

In some cases, managing these expectations can lead to stressed-out children and teens, confused family dynamics and aggravated behaviour.  But, with the help of a youth coach, young people can gain confidence, learn healthy self-expression skills and effective emotional coping mechanisms.

Youth coaching often comes across as quite an ambiguous term, due to lack of clarity of what it actually entails. Far from being limited to sports activities, youth coaching can encompass many personal...

Whatever stage you’re at with your life, choosing to see a life coach is a big decision. It can feel like a big investment to make - not only a monetary investment but one that requires your time and effort.

But, once you’ve decided to undertake coaching, how do you choose which professional to go with? There are so many factors that can affect our choice and, in unknown territory, it can feel a little overwhelming.

To help make the process easier, we’ll walk you through how to use...

Did you, like many others, make resolutions as the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve or during the “Crimbo limbo” period? Do you think about setting yourself goals or good intentions at the beginning of a new year? Or is it something you may ‘get around to’ at some point. Are you now thinking that there are other ways you want to live your life this year, or anything else you think you need to give up, add or change in your life? There is nothing wrong with...

What would your banner say? I don't know if it is a British thing or not, but we tend to not celebrate our successes or shout about our strengths. As an introvert, I find doing anything that shines the spotlight on me challenging and, at times, uncomfortable. It's not that I can't do it, but it is something which draws upon all my reserves of energy and requires effort, but ultimately the end result is worth it. Sometimes we shy away from attention and make changes quietly so that no one...