Why Smart People Stay Stuck – and How to Start Moving Again One of the phrases I hear often in my coaching room is, "I just feel stuck." It's something people say almost apologetically, as though they should have everything worked out by now. Yet the people sitting opposite me are rarely lacking in ability or ambition. They are often thoughtful, successful and hard-working people who have simply reached a point in life where the path ahead isn't as obvious as it once was. Feeling stuck...

Career Coaching for Women Returning to Work after Maternity leave You've had the baby shower, you’ve welcomed a tiny new human into the world and somewhere between the endless feeds, muslin cloths permanently draped over your shoulder and the faint aroma of sour milk, you've learnt how to become someone's mum. You've probably never been more exhausted, or more in love. For a while, work has felt like another lifetime and then, almost without warning, maternity pay begins to dwindle,...

Photo credit - @Hannastrongcreates One of the things I value most, both as a coach and in life, is looking beyond the surface. Whether we're talking about our careers, confidence, wellbeing or health, lasting change rarely comes from trying to "fix" ourselves. It comes from understanding what we need and giving ourselves the right support. That's why I'm delighted to welcome Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach, Amy Emery as a guest contributor to the blog. Amy works with women to help them...