March 25, 2026
In coaching conversations, we often hear the phrase active listening. It’s described as a core coaching skill, sometimes even as a defining feature of good […]
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March 18, 2026
The Subtle Shift Most Coaches Miss One of the most important shifts in developing coaching mastery has nothing to do with better questions. It has everything […]
March 11, 2026
When You’re Thinking About Applying When coaches begin thinking about applying for their ICF ACC or PCC Credential, it often feels like a natural next step. […]
March 4, 2026
Why Some Judgement Sharpens Your Practice and Some Quietly Undermines It We often describe coaching as non-judgemental. It is one of the foundations of trust and […]
February 25, 2026
There’s a moment many experienced coaches recognise, even if they don’t always talk about it. It’s when a session feels a little different and the […]
February 18, 2026
There’s a particular quality to some coaching sessions that’s hard to describe but instantly recognisable when you’re in it. Time seems to expand and your […]
January 8, 2026
Have you ever had a moment in a coaching session where you feel that something should land with your client but it doesn’t? During a […]
January 2, 2026
A Familiar Season of Fresh Starts It’s that time of year again when social media fills up with posts about goals, intentions, fresh starts and […]
December 30, 2025
A brand new year is almost here and slowly the daylight hours are beginning to lengthen again. This is usually the time when we’re tempted […]
December 28, 2025
There’s something distinctive about the days between Christmas and New Year. The main event has passed and the urgency hasn’t quite returned. I’ve always loved […]
December 22, 2025
There always seems to be so much to do at this time of year and Christmas seems to have a way of amplifying everything […]
December 16, 2025
A few weeks ago, a Senior Leader Amanda (not her real name) came to me feeling utterly stretched in a way she couldn’t quite articulate. […]
November 21, 2025
The latest updates to the ICF Core Competencies have brought a gentle but meaningful shift in how we understand coaching mastery. They’re not just tweaking […]
October 9, 2025
I’ve been packing for La Dolce Vita for Coaches this week, and it’s made me stop and think. Because when I looked at what I was […]
July 4, 2025
A few months ago, I was working with a coach on my 1-2-1 Persional Mentoring Programme. Susan was the kind of coach other people recommended […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
July 28, 2020
As a Leadership Coach who has been coaching for over 19 years I often get asked the question “ how do I choose a coach?” Coaching […]
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”......
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.
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.
January 3, 2014
Most goal setting doesn’t work because it is missing one crucial piece.
The Kick Start Your Success session is about identifying your goals and structuring them using that missing piece that makes them happen every time.
So how can you do that?
Read more.....
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.....
