Top tips for Affirmations and why they work

We should never underestimate the power of belief, both positive and negative.  Affirmations are an effective way of reprogramming our conscious and unconscious mind from unhelpful thought patterns to positive beliefs about ourselves.

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Preparing For Uncertainty

When I tell people where my children go to school, I quite often get the response “the hippy school?” The fact is, the way they teach is very unconventional. There is no school uniform, no fixed timetable, no homework, Read more

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7 ways to develop psychological safety for your team

Today I was walking with my 8-year-old son in the woods.  He is amazing at riding his bike, one-handed, standing up, sitting down, one leg and always asks to bring his bike on dog walks. Yet today we took Read more

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Is Accountability an Evolutionary Concept?

Over the last 12 months, as a trainer and a coach, I have heard many comments and complaints that indicate (for some) 2020-21 may not be the most productive the UK has ever seen. Is it ok to put Read more

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The Impact of Furlough

Let’s be honest, the majority of us would kill to be furloughed………. for about 3 weeks!

I often have this discussion with my friends, those working and those struggling to fill their days because they are furloughed and may Read more

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How to Develop a Quiz Winning Mindset

Do you ever stop and think how far you have come, take time to reflect on the lessons you have learned along the way?  

It’s something we all know we should do but sometimes we are too busy being busy to Read more

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5 ways to re-engage your team ready for the new normal

5 ways to re-engage your team ready for the new normal

The Maths would say 1+1 will always equal 2, but in L&D one of our most important roles has been to show Managers and Leaders that 1+1 can Read more

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Evolving through the Pandemic

As I sit here, watching the news of the record highs of coronavirus cases, the future could look unsettling and bleak.  It made me think about what different views my friends and family have.  Whilst some couldn’t wait for Read more

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What did you learn in 2020?

I have always been an advocate of positive thinking, in fact its almost expected now in conversations that if people start to take a downward spiral in their thinking, I will ask questions that can help them flip/reverse their Read more

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Are you certain?

I have noticed over the last 12 months or so that I have joined a new club. Its called the “women of a certain age” club. I don’t know how I joined it, have no idea what the criteria Read more

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It’s the thought that counts….

“Needing a strong positive mindset to handle uncertainty and change isn’t the prerogative of women you know – particularly at the moment!” said my friend and colleague Mark. I think he was slightly miffed and to be honest that we had focussed our Read more

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