When you’re feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, drained or just plain fed up, there are numerous ways to feel more relaxed, energised and clear-headed. Experiment with some of the energy boosting strategies below and use what works best for you:

1. Spend 15 minutes walking briskly in the fresh air. Notice your surroundings: be aware of the different sounds you hear, from the birdsong, traffic and the sound of your ... continue reading

Do you believe that it’s essential to have the perfect plan or to be fully prepared before you can succeed? If so, you’re not alone. For example, many people often say that they can’t start a project because more preparation is needed. Although this may be the case, it’s easy to fall into the trap of procrastinating, telling ourselves we need more time, better resources or more information before we… ... continue reading

Whether you realise it or not, there is a powerful leader residing within you, right now.  Whatever your current role, position or situation is, you have the ability to choose to lead, make decisions and be the catalyst for positive change – be it for yourself, family and friends, your business or organisation, your community or on a larger scale.  Here are 5 key questions to help you access your… ... continue reading

- And how this impacts performance and leadership

Developing your self-awareness is a recognised and practical approach to transforming your performance, be it in business, sport or your life in general. Whenever you wish to make changes to achieve improved results and better outcomes for yourself or your organisation, a high level of self-awareness is essential.

By increasing your self-awareness you enjoy many benefits, some of which include… ... continue reading

Have you ever come across someone who says ‘I’m a really positive person, everything’s great’? Yet when you look at them, and listen more carefully, and observe their body language, you might notice something else. Although they say they’re really positive, the smaller, more subtle nuances tell you a different story. They’re perhaps fed up, frustrated, even angry or deeply unhappy about something and what they say is different to… ... continue reading

Try it out for a week and I’d love to hear how you get on.Scientists at Stanford University discovered that we have approximately 100,000 thoughts every day, day in, day out. That’s a LOT of thinking!! And all too often we get caught up in the never-ending loop of past worries, regrets, dwelling on past mistakes and perceived failures. We give ourselves such a hard time:
• ‘Oh, no, I… ... continue reading