Catching Fireworks 

As a coach, I am often asked how many of my clients reach the goals. It is an obvious question because it is a useful measure of success for the client, for me and for people thinking of working with me.

But it is...

I was asked recently how I got into coaching and I told my story (as mentioned in a previous blog - link below).

I was then asked another question, which really got me thinking:

“If you hadn’t gone for coaching, what would you be doing now?”

visio

If you read my blog or look at my website on a regular basis, you will see that I often talk about vision. It is quite a big thing for me as I know it helps me in deciding what I'm going to do next and it motivates me.  I am often asked if a vision has to be a huge thin...

This is a question which came out of talking about coaching with a prospective client.

I did not question the meaning of ‘better’ in thi...

When I talk about coaching and the GROW methodology, people sometimes say, "but does that mean I need to know what my goal is before I come to you?"

The answer is no, you don't.

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I love a bargain. I love finding designer labels in charity shops and at vintage fairs; or excellent apps for free. It all saves a few pennies and there is the fun and thrill of getting a great deal.

The GROW methodology that I use as a coach is well established … but what does GROW actually mean?

G is for Goals

This is the “wh...

I wanted to share my first direct experience of coaching.

When I was 49, I was mentally and emotionally running around in circles frustrated about my professional life. I was a fundraising manager and my next step was to go further up the fundraising ladder. The only problem was that I had never wanted to be a fundraiser. Like many ...