We’ve all been there - that moment when the to-do list feels endless, the inbox is overflowing, and your brain is juggling so many thoughts that you can’t even find the start line. Overwhelm doesn’t always look dramatic. Often, it’s quiet. It’s the sigh before opening your laptop, the hesitation before another meeting, the background hum of too much . In psychological terms, overwhelm is a state of cognitive overload - when the demands on your working memory exceed its capa

It’s a story I've heard more than once in coaching conversations. On paper, everything looks perfect. You’ve built the career you wanted. You’ve achieved goals that once felt out of reach. You’ve ticked the boxes that were supposed to bring contentment - the promotion, the title, the financial security, the respect of peers. And yet, there’s a quiet question that won’t go away: Why don’t I feel happy? It’s one of those questions that people rarely voice out loud. It feels alm

Most of us spend our lives mastering the art of learning. We take on new challenges, pick up new skills, and constantly try to stay ahead. But there’s a quieter, often overlooked skill that’s just as vital to growth: unlearning . Unlearning isn’t about forgetting. It’s about questioning the habits, assumptions, and thought patterns that once served you but may now be standing in your way. It’s the ability to look at what’s familiar and ask, “ Is this still helping me, or is i

For many professionals, the loudest obstacle is not skill or circumstance—it’s the persistent voice in the mind that questions every...

Change is a constant companion. Sometimes, it whispers gently; other times, it shouts. When life shifts beneath your feet, how do you...

Autumn is here. The evenings are cooler, and our inboxes are fuller. For many, the calm that summer briefly brought is fading into the...

August has a different rhythm. Calendars soften. Work slows, just a little. For many, it’s the only time of year when space appears. You...

Which cape would you wear? We talk a lot about confidence, but what if the real magic lies in something quieter, deeper, and far more...

Did you know that the mood boost from a holiday can last up to 43 days after you return? That extended glow isn’t magic. It’s what...

Almost half of professionals (47%) have admitted they're experiencing imposter syndrome. That startling figure from this KornFerry...

Last week, the Guardian reported that nearly 1,000 British workers will now permanently work shorter weeks after a successful six-month...

Pausing when you need it most Breakthroughs in coaching are rarely loud. They don’t come wrapped in fanfare or fireworks. More often,...

Let's talk about fear Fear wears many masks. Sometimes it looks like procrastination. Sometimes like self-doubt. Sometimes it's a...

Sunday nights. That quiet dread that creeps in around 6pm. The sinking feeling in your stomach. The mental to-do list that starts running...

There’s something quietly radical about being truly seen. Not evaluated. Not judged. Not edited to be more palatable. Just… seen. It...

There’s a comfort in templates. In steps. In “proven systems.” And while there’s nothing wrong with structure, I don’t believe coaching...

If you’ve ever felt the urge to jump in and “fix” someone’s problems, you’re not alone. I certainly did — especially early in my coaching...

Why Reflection Matters in Coaching We live in a world where action is celebrated — where the question “What’s next?” is asked before...

For 15 years I was a storyteller. A journalist. A presenter. A producer. From World Cups to global crises, I helped bring stories to the world. But over time, I noticed something: the most important stories were the ones people weren’t telling — their own...

When people ask “Who are you?” they usually want a list. A job title. A few credentials. Something neat and finished. But I believe the more interesting question is: Who am I becoming?