We limit our careers, our success and our potential because of the beliefs we hold and excuses we tell ourselves. Does this sound like you? You tell yourself you'll apply for that exciting role when you're more qualified. Another course and you'll feel ready, you're...
We can all feel inadequate at some point in our lives, but if this is a common feeling then here are some tried and tested ways to overcome it and start feeling better about yourself. List out some of your recent failures or mistakes. And for each one find a lesson, a...
In writing my book on Imposter Syndrome, I’ve been having some very insightful conversations with people. I’ve been struck by the mistruths and limiting beliefs out there, so I wanted to dispel them right here in this blog post. Myth #1: Imposter Syndrome is a...
If ‘hard-working’ is a quality you’d list when you describe yourself or a trait you admire in others, then you’ve potentially fallen into a dangerous trap that’s limiting your success as well as damaging your reputation and health. I’m sorry to say that the...
In the self-care literature there’s a lot (A LOT!) of focus on positive mindset, being positive and looking positively at life. On the surface this makes total sense; I mean why wouldn’t you want to have a gloriously happy and upbeat life? Yet in reality, in our...
If only I could stop procrastinating. If only I could stop saying 'Yes' to all those things I really don't want to do. If only I could make my own happiness a priority. If only I stick to healthier habits. If only I had the courage to share my honest opinion. ‘If only...
I recently wrote a blog all about Imposter Syndrome and shared ten tell-tale signs you have it. The obvious question then becomes, how the heck do I overcome it? Well, I’m glad you asked! Here are some proven and practical ways to ditch Imposter Syndrome, take back...
Imposter Syndrome makes a very frequent and common appearance in the early stages of many of my client coaching calls. This might be surprising to some, since I work with a lot of highly successful women. ‘I just don’t feel good enough.’, said the Executive Board...
New year can be an ideal time to reset, to start afresh with a renewed sense of enthusiasm to really make some much-needed changes, to stop the Grounghog Day cycle, and finally start to put yourself and your wellbeing first. If you want to try something easy,...