What our children can teach us about motivation
Have you ever tried getting your kids to do something, only to find that you’re the one putting in most of the effort? Whether it’s music lessons, homework, tidying up after themselves, there are things they gravitate towards, and things they would do anything to avoid. In the last fortnight,
How To Flourish As An Introvert In An Extrovert World
It’s tough being an introvert in an extrovert world. People may not notice you as much as they do your more extroverted colleagues. You may be that quiet achiever who dutifully listens and takes notes in meetings and is thinking really sensible stuff. You need time and space to do
Make better decisions faster by using this Tony Robbins framework
In my coaching work, I constantly refer to Tony Robbins’ 6 Core Needs because it is such an elegant and useful framework for explaining and improving the way we live, work, and relate. To summarize, each of us has within us 6 core needs which – depending on the extent
How to face down the things that scare you
The first time a senior performed a chokehold on me from behind, I freaked out and had to take a time-out. That was five years ago. I had just started martial arts training, and I was not used to the level of physicality and how confrontational some of the moves
Why “fake it till you make it” is bad advice
One of the frequently asked questions that makes newbie coaches nervous is what to say when a prospective client asks direct questions that may expose your lack of experience and credibility and make you feel vulnerable. Ex: “How many clients do you have?” The advice my trainers gave me? Fake it till
You’ve been made redundant. What next?
This article is not about legal entitlements, income support, and how to find a new job after being made redundant. A good summary of resources on these topics has been ably provided by the Australian Department of Human Services and can be found here. This is more about the mental,
I love this quote by Marin Minamiya, the 20-year-old uni student who is Japan’s youngest person to scale Mount Everest. She is on a quest to climb all 7 summits plus the North and South Pole, and as of today, she only has ONE more climb to go to complete
What makes some people keep going and others quit?
On the highway to any great goal, there are numerous exits we can take. “This is too hard.” “Why did I say yes to this project?” “I’m just not smart enough. I should just give up and do something easier.” So why do some individuals manage to hang in there in
Self-Promotion for the Quieter Professional Woman
SELF-PROMOTION. Two words that make many women squirm. Perhaps it’s our upbringing – as girls, we were taught to be quiet, submissive, to blend in, not to stick out. And to never, ever boast about our accomplishments or talents. Which I totally relate to – who likes a braggart, right?
A win-win way to get visible without self-promotion?
One common dilemma I hear in my conversations with women in business goes something like this: “I hate self-promotion BUT I need to get known, otherwise clients can’t find me!” It’s particularly challenging for the “heart-centered” entrepreneurs who “just” want to help others, make a difference, and maybe save the world
