Therapy – the taboo and the reality

I wanted to write this week about therapy – going to therapy and talking about it.   Being in training and in my field of work, it’s really important to undergo personal therapy, not only so you can experience the process from the other side, but more...

When was the last time you leaped?

This is the story of how my dad conquered his fear. I am currently on holiday with my parents and my brother. Yes it might be a strange thing for a twenty-something to do, but it’s become a bit of a tradition. Every year, for the past seven years, we’ve come to the...

Recognising and releasing resistance

I sat, staring in the mirror, amazed at what I had discovered. I was my own worst enemy. I was the one holding me back. For some unknown reason, my subconscious was creating barriers, blocking me from achieving what I wanted to achieve. It sounds strange but this...

How to turn your biggest weakness into your biggest strength

We’ve probably all been asked at some stage in our lives, ‘What’s your biggest weakness?’ and ‘What’s your biggest strength?’. They seem to be standard interview questions that people reel out knowing full well everyone knows you’re supposed to make sure your weakness...

Do you secretly love it?

Secretly love what? I hear you ask. Well, I’m so glad you asked. This is the article I spoke about a week or so (I forget) ago – the one about secondary gains and hidden agendas. Basically, most of us, whether we like to admit it or not, at one time or another, choose...