May 21, 2025
Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels as a coach? That you’ve lost your spark? Believe me, you’re not alone. But what if that feeling […]
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May 7, 2025
As coaches, we hold space for our clients to pause, think, reflect, and grow. But how often do we give ourselves that same gift? Reflection […]
April 15, 2025
I run developmental Coaching Circles for graduates of my Coach Development and Mentoring Programme. One of the elements that we considered in our session this […]
March 11, 2025
When I started coaching over 23 years ago, now, I was passionate, eager, and determined to make a difference. Looking back now as an ICF Master […]
February 27, 2025
One of the most common challenges we face as executive and leadership coaches —especially if we are working with senior leaders—is balance. Not just the balance […]
January 29, 2025
What have bolied eggs got to do with coaching? I’ll begin by sharing one of my favourite stories with you… A young woman was in her […]
January 23, 2025
Imagine being presented with the most decadent dessert—layers of rich chocolate ganache, dark mousse, fudge, and a drizzle of syrup. It’s indulgent, sure, but after a […]
December 20, 2024
As many others are doing, I’m taking a break for two weeks over the holiday period to reflect, rest and replenish. This time of year […]
November 29, 2024
🎄The Christmas pressure is already starting to build…… 😩Are you feeling overwhelmed sitting looking at your to-do list and not knowing where to start? 😩It can […]
November 25, 2024
I know that may sound like a daft question! Of course you are using your voice- you do it all the time. But exactly how […]
October 4, 2024
How do you feel about using metaphors in your coaching? I absolutely love it when one of my coaching clients uses a metaphor! I ask if […]
September 29, 2024
When coaches first embark on their professional journeys, especially those aiming for the International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentials, finding a mentor coach can seem like […]
September 8, 2024
September always feels like a fresh start for me. For years, it was marked by the rhythm of going back to school. First of all as […]
August 23, 2024
I've found that many coaches are confused about how to apply and get their ICF credential- about what the different levels and paths are and I run a number of calls each month to take coaches through it.
Susan contacted me for one of these calls. She wanted to find out what was needed in terms of mentoring for ICF. She was keen to get a professional qualification that would increase her credibility as a coach.She had planned to embark on another ICF accredited coach training programme to give her the additional hours she thought she needed. It was going to cost her £7,000 and take a further 9 months, but it wasn't necessary for her in order to apply for her PCC credential. She could do it by a different path.
August 14, 2024
What is your Coaching Confidence Like? How confident are you as a coach? Confidence as a coach isn’t about having all the answers. I think […]
August 6, 2024
I first became aware of “Mindfulness” as a thing over 10 years ago now and it became a daily process for me to reduce my […]
August 1, 2024
In my previous post I outlined the benefits of working with a great Coach Mentor. But how do you choose a Coach Mentor? How do […]
July 26, 2024
You may, or may not, have thought about working with your own Coach Mentor. Over the years I have worked with many, some good, and […]
April 19, 2024
Fear, anxiety, frustration, uncertainty, anger, grief, even rage…….these are emotions that many of us are feeling right now. And it’s a perfectly normal response to what’s […]
April 12, 2024
” Silence is one of the great arts of conversation” Cicero One of the biggest challenges many coaches face is being comfortable with silence. They […]
April 4, 2024
As you evolve into the amazing coach you know you want to be what might you be holding on to that is keeping you stuck? […]
October 10, 2023
How often do you hear comments like this… “It would have been a great meeting if only the manager had been in a better […]
September 13, 2023
When I first trained as a coach (over 22 years ago now!) one of the absolute no-nos was to give advice. We were told that was […]
August 25, 2023
“One of the most painfully inauthentic ways we show up in our lives sometimes is saying “yes” when we mean “no” Brené Brown […]
January 27, 2023
I am passionate about Coaching and believe that every coach should be working with their own coach. Coaching can be a very powerful and transformational experience […]
December 13, 2022
The Christmas pressure is already starting to build…… It can be an exhausting time of year right now and as women we seem to experience it […]
May 17, 2022
I have had a lot of enquiries recently about ICF , what it is, what does credentialing mean etc is and so I’ve put together this FAQ article to answer the most common questions.
January 19, 2021
The power of using a Success Review and a Success Diary
January 13, 2021
It’s that time of year when social media is full of articles, videos and blog posts about setting your goals and how different things will be […]
January 4, 2021
Over the years I’ve found that it really useful to take some time out to reflect on the previous few months and set intentions for the […]
December 29, 2020
A brand new year is almost here and the daylight hours are getting longer again.
As usual at this time of year thoughts turn to making New Year Resolutions.
Have you made any yet?
Because did you know that by the end of January only about 10% of people are succeeding at keeping their resolutions?
December 4, 2020
It’s Friday afternoon and the clock is ticking. You’re working furiously to complete a task before the five o’clock deadline, while silently cursing yourself for not […]
August 13, 2020
As a woman in business…. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all that you have to do? And everything seems too much? That you’re drowning […]
August 6, 2020
” Silence is one of the great arts of conversation” Cicero The world is made for those who step up and stand out, not […]
July 23, 2020
If you are in business you are repeatedly presenting yourselves and your business – whether that’s to a new contact, a prospect, your boss, a client, a procurement team . . . whatever the situation the impact you make is down to how effectively you communicate and . . .
July 22, 2020
I’ve recently been watching some of the re-runs of the comedy show “Little Britain”, and you may or may not be a fan of it but I’m sure . . .
July 9, 2020
As you know I’m passionate about helping women leaders to get off the leadership roller coaster, to lead in a way that brings fulfillment and joy […]
June 21, 2020
For many women leaders the Inner Critic is often around to a greater or lesser extent but what I’m noticing whilst we are in lockdown […]
May 10, 2019
Are you up for a challenge?
This challenge is to make a decision whilst letting go of “getting it right”......
May 10, 2019
According to a year-long study by the Centre for Talent Innovation, leadership potential is signalled through your gravitas, your communication skills and your appearance . . .
May 10, 2019
In the present financial climate, when all seems to be doom and gloom, it may seem inevitable to dwell on mistakes, failures and the negative aspects […]
May 10, 2019
How would you like to achieve much more with much less time and effort? Sounds impossible?
Well that’s what many thousands of . . .
January 14, 2015
Following from last week's post, find out why you will continue to get what you don't want in 2015 unless you make this change......
January 7, 2015
Cath describes why 90% of resolutions fail within 30 days of setting them and what you need to do to get more of what you want for your business.
December 17, 2014
If you would like a quick and easy way to destress at Christmas then here are 3 things you can do that will make a huge difference.
November 27, 2014
We sometime over-complicate things ...... and it really is simple.
February 13, 2014
Do you ever feel like your message isn't being received by your audience? Well here are 10 tips to be more flexible and better at communicating.
January 22, 2014
Are you guilty of using excuses to avoid improving your presenting skills? In this post, Cath points out the 12 worst excuses we use and how to tackle them.
December 19, 2013
Using 4 lessons from popular reality TV show Strictly Come Dancing, Cath teaches you how to apply these lessons to your presenting skills.
October 9, 2013
Are you losing credibility because your presenting is like having a stone in your shoe.....
August 22, 2013
As we were waiting for the funicular car to arrive, enjoying the fabulous view I was wondering why they were watering the track when suddenly I looked up and saw someone hurtling towards me out of the sky.......
April 25, 2013
In this series of blog posts Cath outlines the practical ways you can use the scientific principles of persuasion in your presentation .
Part 3: Authority
January 30, 2013
Here are 11 suggestions for helping you to stay fully focused and present for your audience. Each one is simple and easy . . . .
January 23, 2013
Listen to how his pitch and tone get stronger and stronger as he runs through his marathon ‘let freedom reign’. . . .
January 17, 2013
When you ask people what Abraham Lincoln is famous for it's usually two things - being assassinated and The Gettysburg Address. The Gettysburg Address is considered to be . . .
October 17, 2012
Did you know that most business presentations fail? If this has happened to you then it’s usually for very good reasons – your presentation sucks!
..and here are 12 reasons why.
October 9, 2012
Did you know that how you stand can lose you clients? In this post Cath shows you how you can instantly appear more confident and have more authority by just changing the way you stand.
August 30, 2012
What happens when you get negative feedback after your presentation? Here are some tips for dealing with it.
August 15, 2012
I know that change has been a constant factor in business in the last ten years because if what you’re doing isn’t working then you must do something you haven’t done before if you want to get different results . . . .
August 8, 2012
So let me be controversial here.
“To be successful you need to put in the effort.” . . . .
August 2, 2012
The three best moments form the Olympic Opening Ceremony London 2012 and your presentation......
July 26, 2012
How good are you at describing your business in just 60 seconds?
Here are 11 Top Tips on how to do it in a way that will get you more business.....
July 20, 2012
Presentation audiences are very much like aircraft passengers.......
July 12, 2012
When you focus on what is really going to take you closer to your goals often the sense of overwhelm begins to disappear and effective time management becomes easier . . .
June 20, 2012
Now for many people Macs are like Marmite- you either love them or loathe them but they have four characteristics that can teach us something about an effective presentation...
May 15, 2012
Facial expressions, body movement, gestures, posture, etc all display how we are feeling and the non-verbal message is harder to fake.
April 25, 2012
We all love to hear stories and effective use of stories is a key tool for creating an outstanding and memorable presentation.
So what’s your business story . . .
April 11, 2012
In the next week whenever you begin to feel stressed out apply The Green Cross Code:
STOP : what you are doing for 1 minute . . . . .
March 7, 2012
. . . why when it comes to your business or your relationships is it often so difficult?
January 25, 2012
Most businesses have a website these days and huge amounts of money are spent on SEO but . . . .
January 12, 2012
As you all know my areas of expertise are Learning and Communication and I do a lot of business networking. I was approached to do a […]
November 10, 2011
In London recently I was in a hurry and took a black cab from my hotel to the station. I was desperate not to miss my […]
October 26, 2011
What links a new snack, an international prize for physics and your business presentation?
October 19, 2011
If you are feeling down and struggling a bit at the moment here is a simple 5 step exercise to change all that.....
July 14, 2011
Unfortunately The Dementors are at work in every business and every organisation....
May 24, 2011
I came across this story the other day so I thought I’d share it with you……………
May 3, 2011