Is Chaos Your Friend?

Is Chaos Your Friend?

Is chaos your friend? I often ask coaching clients, “Is there something you’re not doing, so that you get to keep [this] problem?” My personal answer to this tricksy question? I’m not getting organised; I’m holding on to chaos. I know very well that it’s not serving...
Managing Anxiety at work, Jo Godley

Managing Anxiety at work, Jo Godley

I am thrilled to host this guest blog by Physiotherapist, Jo Godley. A must read for clinicians exeriencing any level of anxiety, and for managers supporting  members of their team for whom it is a challenge. Anxiety can be a serious burden on our health and...
I know, but I can’t ask

I know, but I can’t ask

It’s hard to ask for what I need Of course! It’s stomach churning hard. It goes against every line of coding in your programming. Helper, rescuer, person who has it all up together and who’s purpose is to be there for others. How can I let people see that I really...
Don’t squash the shoots

Don’t squash the shoots

Despite the mild temperatures we are still in winter. And nature is often much wiser than us The prevailing feeling in winter is one of stillness and quiet. Picture the feeling stepping outside on the morning after a heavy snowfall. Hardly any sound, trees bare,...
Beware the inner spaniel

Beware the inner spaniel

A good friend of mine has an interview tomorrow. On paper it’s a better job with more prospects and a higher wage than his current one. He told me he’s not sure if he wants it however. His reason? “I need to watch my inner spaniel” As the owner...