Potential does not need to be realised, it’s just there to be unleashed. The notion of reaching one’s potential is pervasive in the mainstream discourse about it means to succeed. Unrealised potential seems to be the worst nightmare of the modern world. …

Are you waiting for permission, confidence, or certainty before taking action? There are often things we want to say or do that remain unsaid or undone for a long time, even though we desperately want to make them happen. Whether it’s a big career shift, changing jobs, asking for a…

When you stand up for yourself, and set boundaries, you redeem power over your situation. It’s often difficult to speak up at work when something makes you feel uneasy. Toxic work environments thrive on people not feeling able to express dissent when: They feel that immense pressure is put on…

Being alert demands that we take a leadership role in how we shape our reality, rather than succumbing to the external pressures that overwhelm us. I had an interesting conversation with a very talented lawyer recently. …

Goal-setting can be a trap if we haven’t done the ground work to assess what the genuine outcomes we wish for are. The start of a new year is always a symbolic ritual. Out with the old and in with the new. It’s often a time for resolutions and visualising…

Consolidating what you do well is a powerful mechanism to keep you motivated and resilient in difficult times. As we are nearing the end of the year, it’s a good time to pause and reflect. While most of us are good at setting intentions and goals, we are less good…

When your career feels like a fast moving train, slow down. Have you ever felt that your career is like a fast moving train? You’ve been in a job that you don’t like for years, fantasising about leaving and doing something else. Yet, you always feel held back. A thousand…

Your sensitivity often hides more strength than you can imagine. Make it your friend and tame it to serve your path. As a coach, I love to work with people who share some common qualities. They are kind, empathetic and intuitive. …

Paradoxically, knowing who we admire can help us better reconnect with ourselves. It can also give us of a sense of trust that we are not alone on our path. From time to time, it’s important to revisit who we admire. In fact, this exercise can remind us of what…