Usually I am super motivated, I love looking back on last year’s achievements and planning the year to come. After all, it is my job to motivate others with their work/life plans. However, 2022 has been an extraordinary year, for me personally and for the people around me. As the world grapples with the ongoing Covid pandemic, it feels like everyone around me is struggling with their physical and mental health.

If you don’t know what big changes are in the pipeline you could feel very much in limbo, hoping for something which doesn’t seem to be happening, but not knowing what to do next. Well I can empathise with you. It is something I have not managed particularly well myself!

As I close 2021 and write up my new diary for 2022 I can’t help but think about what I can do to kickstart the year in an organised way. Some people believe you shouldn’t put pressure on yourself by creating goals and new year’s resolutions which may or may not be broken immediately. However I am a big fan of drawing a line under the past and planning the way forward – in a sustainable and realistic manner.

As we near the end of 2021 and with less than 8 weeks until Christmas, it is the perfect time to take a look back and redefine your future goals. For me, this is an opportune moment to make significant changes in the way we work before we move into a fresh, new look 2022!

One of my first clients told me that she didn’t even know she needed Mentoring until she did it! She then went on to do personal wellness coaching and follow up Mentoring sessions. And the vast majority of us would probably benefit from having a Mentor in our lives, both personally and professionally.

When you are midway through high school, people will start asking what you want to do when you leave school. But what happens if you just don’t know? Ideally you have to pick your subjects now or prepare to leave school. This is enough to make students panic and make bad choices because you need to make choices which could affect the rest of your life and it feels like there is no-one to ask for help.

As we transition into Autumn, we begin the countdown to Winter and enjoy the changing of the seasons. It is a moment when darkness and light are equal, and can often symbolize light and darkness in our own lives.

Often I tell my mentees that they need an Accountability partner – somebody who can hold them to the goals they are setting for themselves. If I’m honest I probably didn’t fully grasp, personally, the extent to which this was so incredibly important. Sometimes holding yourself accountable just isn’t enough.

Often clients don’t really understand the business structures but as an Organisational Design specialist I see it as essential to look at your overall Stakeholder awareness. And it can be an enlightening experience.

Are you thinking about taking a career break or having a whole new change of career? Stuck in a rut and wondering what your options are? If the thought of all this sets off a panic attack you’re not alone. That’s why I’ve actually started doing a short mindfulness sessions at the start of each client meeting.

It is a common issue for many people, especially those who are specialists in their fields – they are constantly overlooked for promotions and never seem to be able to take that step up into the role of a Manager. Check out our top tips on how to get promoted

Sadly, I know the spiritual element of yoga can be off putting to some people. It’s a real shame because I am a huge advocate of the practice and have seen first hand how my coaching clients could benefit from taking it up themselves.

The keys to good stress management are building emotional strength, being in control of your situation, having a good social network, and adopting a positive outlook

Throughout my career, I’ve been in many situations that most women I know wouldn’t want to put themselves in. Do I do it because I’m a woman? No, I do it because I’m good at what I do. Happy International Women’s Day.

Work/Life Balance. The elusive balance between having a successful professional life and a fulfilling personal life. Does it even exist and if so, what’s the secret?

Even today, on Burns’ Day, when Scotland is in the midst of a global pandemic and is currently in lock down, the nation will still eat a traditional meal of ‘haggis, neaps and tatties’ whilst reciting one of Burns’ most famous poems, ‘Tae a Haggis’.