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In daily conversations, most people listen to an answer without attempting to understand. In coaching some clients admit that the moment they feel they have been heard is the moment they that they begin to heal. Deep and thorough communication is king and I truly believe it’s a skill that we all need to master to get the best and the most out of our life. There is no way we can have a deep, meaningful conversation with someone without having an impact on each other. We, as humans,...

February is the month of love, and many of us start focusing on our romantic relationships and how satisfied we are at this time.So how we can have deeper more meaningful connections? Whether you are newly in a relationship, have been with your partner or married for some time, or even if you have yet to find that special person, speaking with a coach can be an enlightening process as you delve deeper into what you want from your relationship and what it's currently providing. It is likely...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you can’t get someone out of your mind? They consume your thoughts morning, noon and night. Your heart skips a beat when they walk in the room and your ears prick up whenever anyone mentions their name. You are well and truly enamoured. The only thing is that they are no good for you. No compatibility, poor reputation, treats you badly... Whatever it is they are just no good for you and deep down you know it. To be with them would only...

When a marriage ends it affects both parties, and men and women can suffer equally, physically and emotionally. Men, however, often try to put on a brave face, keeping everything bottled up inside. That is not to say they do not have friends or family to talk to, but many are often reluctant to seek out or receive emotional support.  So how do they cope? Research actually states that now more than ever it is the women who are initiating the breakup. It can often come as a complete surprise...

With traditions and celebrations such as Christmas and Easter, families often spend an extended amount of time together, under one roof. Whether it’s a new personality arriving into the mix, or family dynamics changing as people grow up, managing relationships can often be tricky between trying to please everyone, and remain in a healthy, happy mindset yourself.

One of the most important things to remember is that sometimes you simply can't please everyone, but you do have to please...

Positive psychology - the science of happiness - places great emphasis on the role of forgiveness as an essential part of achieving a complete sense of well-being. But this is not a new concept. All the major religions preach the importance of forgiveness; and many of the greatest thinkers, philosophers and people who have changed the course of history have reached the same conclusion. For example, Nelson Mandela, remembering the day he was freed after 27 years in captivity once...

Any divorce is a very charged emotional process. Nobody starts a marriage with the expectation of not being able to sustain it and when it becomes clear that it is not working, it is always sad. It is the death of a dream and the disappointment of failure. When along the way new little people have joined, it is extra painful because the little ones have to face the consequences of the mistake of their parents. Divorce can also be a messy business as people might look to ‘translate their...

There is so much talk around goals - about whether we should have them or not, whether they work or not and so on. The conversation, in my view, is huge, and here are some of my thoughts for you. A common expectation in the 21st century, with developments such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, increasing fast food deliveries and almost everything "on demand", is that results or material things ought to come to us fast. Children today grow up with this normality whilst those of us who are slightly...

I was at a recent networking event. As I introduced myself to everyone in the room I used an example of a vision which one of my mum clients created. Two of the mums said ‘that sounded just like my vision!’. It wasn’t theirs, but this got me thinking about the similarity between the visions which my mum clients tend to set when they work with me. A vision might be the most powerful way to keep you focused on what you want in life whilst keeping you motivated in achieving it....