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Since the start of the Rio games I’ve been glued to the Olympics and watched the fantastic performances of GB rowers, cyclists, athletes and gymnasts. It has made me wonder what it is about these medal winners that gives them the determination and resilience to achieve so much? If we could copy these characteristics then…
Have you heard the story about how Indian elephant trainers subdue their animals? They restrain them by attaching one of their legs with a very strong chain to a tree. Gradually they replace this chain with smaller and weaker chains until the elephant is only held by string. At this point there is nothing…
Do you think you’re shy? Well you maybe surprised to hear that between 40 and 45% of adults consider themselves to be, according to Bernado.J.Carducci PhD. Shyness can be anything from a nervous excitement or awkwardness to a totally inhibiting social phobia. So it’s less surprising that nearly half of us think we’re on the…
If I look back to my much younger self with the benefit of hindsight, there are many things I might do or say differently. More importantly there are some key messages about confidence I’d want to share with the less experienced version of me. Trust yourself I grew with a secure and protected childhood,…
I’m as shocked as most people in the UK at our decision to leave the EU and the ongoing political fall out. It has taken us all in a direction where the final destination is unknown. At times like this when we maybe fearful of the future, there is a tendency to blame and shame…
As a Confidence Coach I’m often asked “What’s the quickest way to boost your confidence?” My reply is straightforward, you need to challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. Confidence can be described as: Having the belief in yourself and your abilities to allow you to take action without fear of the outcome…
Last week I was invited to be on the expert panel for the press launch of a report about ‘Why Diets Fail’ sponsored by XLS Medical. Having read the report there were some really interesting facts about diets: 72% of us have tried a diet this year and a third have tried two or more…
It’s constantly in the press about the gender pay gap and how as women we’re making great achievements in our careers but not always being equally paid for it. One of the reasons given for this is that as women we are less likely than men to put ourselves forward for promotions or negotiate for…
Earlier today I did a 25K bike ride in beautiful sunshine with my children aged 10 and 11. It was in aid of the local hospice and as my husband was off doing a tortuous bike ride in the Welsh hills I agreed to take them. As we reached the finish, I was so proud…
Wanting people to accept and approve of you is a normal human reaction as it makes us feel secure and part of the tribe. I sometimes make decisions or choices to avoid criticism or disapproval, rather than because it’s the best thing for me. I also can avoid speaking up if I think other’s won’t…