Why “New Year, new me” rarely works and what does instead. A gentle, realistic approach to sustainable change for creative business owners.

Twelve days of quiet confidence– A dozen daily reflections to bring calm and steadiness through the break and into the new year

Is mindset coaching right for you? If you're looking to let go of your historic beliefs and shine as your authentic self – the answer is most definitely yes.

What tiny noticeable things (TNTs) are you not celebrating in your business? There is more success in your story than you realise.

“That moment when they lean in…” It's the cue from a client's body language that they've hit on something that might change the course of their day, month... year.

I've had to have a word with my mum. Recently she has been describing everything as an "absolute nightmare!" It's almost become a meme in our house.

If in doubt, smile. The surprising difference that a smile can make to your energy (plus the ripple effect that can have on others).

If you were to treat your business like your family depends on it (beyond financial needs) what would that look like (and what is stopping you from doing that)?

Stop hitting yourself. We each have an inner voice that whispers criticisms, introduces reasons to hesitate and creates a consistently unhelpful air of ongoing self-doubt.

The Doomsday Scenario is a story I create for coaching clients that sets a date by which time they let go of all their safety nets to create the business they deserve.

The biggest problem with being self-employed...? Your boss. Self-care is one of the most over-looked elements of running a healthy, happy and sustainable business.

Start your day with clarity. Five mindset-boosting morning habits that boost focus, energy and mindset for solopreneurs and small business owners.

Clarity & bravery mean nothing without action – even with clear vision and a solid plan on your side, you might still be getting in your own way.

When did you last think about what you do well? We are so quick to overlook (or dismiss) our strengths – what effect does this have on our self-worth?

I was taught Imposter Syndrome at school. Our reports ranked us alongside our peers, forcing us to compare and 'look sideways' rather than to our own successes.

The feeling of flying – that elusive moment where everything in your world is just... well, perfect!

The five 'mistruths' we believe about our business – habitual thinking that presents an opportunity to delay or defer the successes we deserve.

Our relationship with failure is a choice – it is perspective based on a mixture of fact and/or emotion. Which do you choose?

Imposter Syndrome is a bad habit. We have become so consistent in our belief that we're not good enough, we ignore the overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

If you are actively putting off happiness today for a promise of better tomorrow, you are on the wrong side of 'The Happiness Negotiation'