You don’t need more advice
Last week I shared about ADHD not being an actual problem. When it felt like a problem to Juliet she spent hours trying to follow all the advice and read…
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Even ADHD Isn’t A Problem
If you’re an entrepreneur or founder it’s entirely possible you’re diagnosed, or self-diagnosed, with ADHD. This email contains the evidence that, what you think is caused by ADHD, isn’t necessarily…
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Why forced positivity is keeping you stuck (and what actually works)
I remember standing in my kitchen. I’d just made a cup of tea, and the thought came: “this might be the end of your business.” I instantly leapt into avoidance…
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Only this work solved my over-achieving
Last week I wrote about the common phrase my clients say – “I get it logically, but…” For me, I got it logically that: I didn’t want to overachieve /…
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My life when I had a fear of failure
Last week I told you how I got it logically that: I didn’t want to overachieve / over-work / over-give – but I still did it I didn’t want to…
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Absence of fear = flow
Humans collect all sorts of fears. I shared that podcast episode last week which traced my fear of failure through my career. It’s a common fear that one – ‘I’m…
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I get it logically, but…
If there’s one thing I hear most frequently from new clients it’s this – “I get it logically, but…” They’ve gained all the advice, information, or practical hacks they could…
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Why CEOs Gain More By Doing This
Coaching is designed to move you forward, towards your goals and the life you want. But sometimes CEOs discover something that stops them making the progress they know they want.…
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The Hidden Reason Ambitious Entrepreneurs Feel Empty
If you’ve ever hit a massive business milestone only to wonder – why do I feel empty? Maybe you even suffered from unexplained anxiety or physical burnout, you are not…
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Founder Effectiveness: How do you start a business when you keep stalling?
This successfully employed coach and trainer looked like she was doing great, but the frustration of not getting started with her own business was building. She knew she wanted to…
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Negative character trait? The limit of ‘it’s just how I am’ is not true.
If something about you feels negative, and you say ‘that’s just how I am’ or ‘it’s just my personality’ – you’re limiting your possibilities. When you release yourself from the…
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Pressure: How do the best CEOs handle it?
Pressure is part of scaling. But not all pressure is the same. There’s healthy pressure – the kind that sharpens you. Energises you. Keeps you clear-headed and grounded even when…
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He Worked Until 1am Every Night. Then He Crashed
“Push through – it’s just part of scaling.” I disagree. If you’re already overwhelmed and heading towards burnout, more pushing is the last thing you need. One of my clients…
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His anxiety made no sense – Justin’s experience
Everything looked good from the outside, which made Justin’s anxiety reactions all the more illogical. And frustrating. Justin could feel the waste of his time and energy on dealing with…
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Choosing to remove internal pressure and perfectionism – Ben’s experience
Ben’s life was going well – he had his business, a lovely young family, they’d just moved to their dream location. He wasn’t in any kind of crisis. But he…
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Great leaders are like valves
I heard this brilliant analogy for great leadership: Great leaders are like valves – not open taps. They hear and consider the input from external pressure sources, then consciously choose…
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Signs of internal pressure problems
How do you know you’ve got internal pressure problems? Simple. Internal pressure feels bad. Period. Forget that people will tell you ‘it’s normal’. Drop the idea ‘of course I feel…
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Stressed? Release the pressure here.
Dear John, I’ve seen how busy you are. I expect you’re dealing with a stream of questions from staff, continuing to improve behind-the-scenes systems, and also maintaining your own customer…
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Great leaders respond instead of react
We all react sometimes. But if you’re reacting consistently. If you can’t let go and move on. If you’re hard on yourself because of all that – you’re in the…
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Great leaders maintain presence in turbulent times
No matter the level of external turbulence, great leaders hold the pressure and continue to lead. Not through gritted teeth and forced effort. Through grounded presence. Amidst global turbulence, the…
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