Are you stuck in the ‘can must’ trap?

Hearing the sad news of the actor Sam Neill’s recent passing, I started thinking of one of my all-time favourite films, Jurassic Park. While (rightly) the dinosaurs got the spotlight, I found the warning of the film in a famous line delivered by Dr. Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) a pertinent reminder. “Your scientists were so […]
Frustrated With Too Many Tabs Open?

It’s been a busy time and I’m privileged to be working alongside some incredibly driven clients in Senior Leadership roles. Over the last few weeks, one particular theme keeps cropping up during their coaching. It doesn’t matter the industry, the background, the job or the specific goals, it’s a pattern which almost everyone encounters. The […]
Why NLP is like Jazz: Improvising Your Way to Excellence

I have always had a close relationship with music, from playing various instruments to singing (in earlier years) to listening. From time to time I still sit down at the piano, though nowadays I do much more listening than playing. Whilst I’d describe my musical taste as eclectic, I have always enjoyed and been fascinated […]
Declutter Your Life To Be Spring Ready in 9 Steps

Spring is everywhere and it’s all about growth! In order to grow, we first need to create space. Beyond just tidying up your home, garden, office or garage, a good declutter is an internal reset. Think of the last time when you did this and how did you feel after? That’s right, when you clear […]
Imposter Syndrome Part 1: Verbal Camouflage?

On paper, you are successful. You’ve got it all. Title, wage, and a level of professional regard that others envy. So why do you feel like a fraud? If you’ve been scrolling through the socials with their helpful algorithms, you’ve likely seen hundreds of posts telling you that you have “Imposter Syndrome.” Telling you to […]
Accomplish Exams With NLP

It’s that time of year when thoughts are with those who are going through the experience of exams. Some of us will look back upon those times as positive and for others it may be with a different lens. Either way from where we are now, it was merely a bookmark in a chapter. Mindset […]
Comparing: How To Stay In Your Own Lane

I am sure you many of you keen runners will testify that there’s’ something about when you start, everything else fades away, leaving only yourself. Thing is, even in this situation there lurks opportunity to lose focus, go inside your head thinking “…am I up to speed?… Is this the right pace?” Or comparing yourself […]
Find Your Personal Strengths In 2025

Taking time at this time of year to pause and reassess ourselves, can lead to powerful insights and learnings on the latest version of ourself. What are Personal Strengths? We all have them! Personal strengths are what makes us unique. Those particular skills and traits of what we do really, really well. Those best qualities […]
What Does It Take To Become A Practitioner Of NLP?
4 Questions To Help You Decide If You Have What It Takes

Question, have you got what it takes to become a Practitioner of NLP? I’m often asked this question: “Do I have what it takes to become a Practitioner of NLP?” It’s a great question and one worth exploring deeply. To help you understand if you’re on the right path, here are four essential questions to […]