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September and Calder’s Confessions Radio Show
As the resident Life Coach on Calder’s Confessions I am always interested to read the letters and emails people send in to the programme. I never know what to expect, and this is good for me as I have...
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My training, experience and successes as a coach
There are a lot of ‘coaches’ out there who have never had formal coach training. That doesn’t mean they are not good at what they do, but to me it does make me ask the question ‘what are they actually...
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Reduce your stress
Having too much stress in your life, will make you anxious, irritable and unproductive. Stress will affect your relationships, your performance at work, your long term physical and emotional health...
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Time for action!
As a very busy coach I am lucky enough to be in a position where, on a daily basis, the fascinating people I work with tell me all about their big dreams, grand plans and compelling goals. Dreams,...
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Do you have feelings of inadequacy? I know I do.
Sometimes I have feelings of inadequacy and of not being good enough. I am not sure where they come from, but I sometimes wake up feeling that way. I remember one occasion, I went to a breakfast...
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How do you know when you are in need of coaching?
I know there are a lot of people who think that they are ‘fine’ and certainly have no need of coaching of any sort. They are mistaken in their belief that there is nothing anyone else can do to help...
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How to experience ‘Happiness’
Do you really know what will it take to make you happy? Think about it and see if you can discover what it will take for you to be happy? Will being in a relationship, or with the right...
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Asking me for help comes from a place of strength, not weakness
Many people find it challenging to accept help, and even more challenging for some to ask for help. They somehow believe that asking for help they are undermining their ability to cope or they think...
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My workshop –‘the afterglow’
I facilitated a workshop last week entitled “Confidence for everyday life” and, even if I do say so myself, it was a huge success! The time flew by and before I knew it, the whole thing was over. I...
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Can life coaching help me sort out my life?
Yes, I believe that it will help you sort out your life. Coaching draws out rather than puts in. I find it is reactive, flexible and enabling. My coaching style is non-judgemental, helps people to...
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S.E.L.F. – F – Freedom
What does freedom mean to you? The dictionary definition is: ‘The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants’. It also says ‘The right to follow one’s own beliefs in matters of religion and...
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My self awareness
When I was in my teens, and even up to my early 40s, I had very little self awareness. I plodded along doing what I was told to do, manipulated by so many people. I was so totally not self aware I...
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How did I know I had low self-esteem? And how did I change that?
Low self-esteem manifests itself in a variety of ways, and I should know I have been there. For me the following was very true: I didn’t think I was good enough. I thought everyone else thought they...
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Qualified Coaches vs Unqualified Coaches
There are many thousands of ‘coaches’ out there who have never been trained to coach, have never been coached themselves and who have absolutely no idea where to begin or indeed where to end. Equally,...
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This is me…… Your questions answered
How on earth do you manage to juggle working, writing, being a wife and a mother? Having been a medical secretary for 20 years or so, I learned early on how to prioritise and I carried this into my...
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Repressing Your Inner Voice
In many ways, we are taught from the time we are children to give away our power to others. When we were told to kiss and hug relatives or friends of the family when we didn’t want to, for example, we...
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My coaching learning from day 1 – You may be inspired to work with me
In 2004 I was offered some free distance learning courses in life coaching and so I took up the offer. I thoroughly enjoyed learning all about how life coaching changes lives, how the mechanics of...
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We all want to push the fast-forward button, but is it worth it?
We all have those times when we wish we could press a fast-forward button and propel ourselves into the future and get out of our current situation. Whether the situation we are facing is minor, or...
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Don’t Be a Target
When we are confronted in a hurtful way this often leave us feeling drained and confused. When someone attacks us emotionally, we often wonder what we did to rouse their anger, and take their actions...
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Personal Coaching
You can’t go back and make a new beginning, but you can start today to make a new ending. Coaching is the key to transforming your life. It begins with helping you to understand where you are now and...
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