How will it play out?
If you are presented with an opportunity but are unsure whether to take it, a powerful thought exercise is picturing what will happen if you do. Doing so forces you to consider which aspects of your life will change, and you’ll be surprised which changes you focus on. Do your best to identify as many […]
Studying to gain a network
One of the most important factors you should consider when thinking about what and where to study is the network you will gain from doing so. At the end of the day, any qualification or degree by itself should satisfy the technical requirements of a desired role. What’s more valuable is who you will be […]
Misnaming emotions
To better connect with our emotions, we must be careful about labelling them accurately. Brené Brown highlights this in Episode 2 of her series “Atlas of the Heart” (which Bec and I are really enjoying). In the episode, Brené describes that “the reason it matters to use the right language for the right experience is […]
Focus on reducing your spending
With your personal or business finances, the most direct way to improve your savings is to reduce your spending. However, I can appreciate that focusing on your costs isn’t glamorous and it’s something that many of us ignore or avoid. Try starting small by just reviewing your spending over a recent time period (say a […]
Being busy is a trap
Everyone has a limited amount of time and energy to do things each day. You would think then that we’d be highly considered with the way we apply ourselves. But too often we get caught in an illusion that any action leads to progress. It’s so easy to feel good about how full our days […]
Feeling stuck in your career
When people reach out to discuss their career with me, the most common reason they give is a feeling of being stuck. They can’t see a way forward, or they’re not sure of where their career is going, or they feel like decisions are being made for them. But feeling stuck is usually the symptom […]
Act on your intuition
We all seem to have great intuition and can feel when something’s wrong. Unfortunately, many people are then more comfortable ignoring their intuition rather than acting on it. In order to trust your intuition, you must summon the courage to test what you’re feeling. It’s amazing how many conversations I have with coaching where people […]
Beautiful wrapping paper
When it comes to giving gifts, we can put more thought into the present than what it’s wrapped in. This is because wrapping paper is an afterthought once we purchase the gift, and we’ll usually default to buying the first generic roll we can find. But beautiful wrapping paper can make a world of difference, […]
Protecting your schedule
Take a moment to consider who’s really in charge of your schedule. How often do you shift items around for the benefit of others rather than yourself? How many times have you cancelled your gym session because a request popped up? How many lunch breaks do you skip each week because someone wants something? We […]
Dropping the ball
When something goes wrong and it catches you by surprise, it’s easy to feel upset or disappointed with yourself. But dropping the ball can actually be a good thing. It’s a valuable signal to reflect on how you’re actually going with life. Rather than feeling like you need to try harder or resolve that you’ll […]