Presence

All blog posts from the last 8 years...

Jan 9, 2018
1 min

The same is good enough…

Lots of people talk about new year, new me. Decide that this year they’re going to start X, Y or Z. Maybe even they aspire to change...

Aug 3, 2017
3 min

R.S.V.P. – Will you accept the invitation?

In the office yesterday a colleague gave you an invitation. Did you notice? Did you accept? Don’t worry if not, because it will happen...

May 18, 2017
2 min

Are you the next top model?

Everywhere you go, and in everything you do, you act in a certain way. You carry a way of being. You share your energy. What does that...

May 11, 2017
3 min

Stop time management, start energy management…

It’s mental health awareness week in the UK, so let’s talk about that. Because it’s actually OK to talk about mental health you know,...

Feb 24, 2017
2 min

Where’s your happy place?

You know the feeling. Tension. Stress. Butterflies in your tummy. The feeling of not being in control. Of wanting to regain balance but...

Dec 21, 2016
10 min

54 ways to stay happy and healthy over the Christmas period

This is a re-post from Garage gym planner website, who kindly let me share it. It felt like a perfect post for this time of year, with...

Sep 1, 2016
4 min

Self acceptance

I’m delighted to publish this post by executive coach and good personal friend Ceylan Sepil-Alexander from Vagabond coaching, after she...

Aug 17, 2016
3 min

Seek wellth not wealth

In recent study of young Londoners, when asked what would most help them live happy fulfilled lives, 77% said that being physically and...

Dec 22, 2015
2 min

What are you grateful for in 2015

Ah, the Christmas holidays are here at last. A chance to relax and unwind after the craziness of the year. A chance to switch off from...

Jul 17, 2015
2 min

Life – Version 2.0

In love, parenting, work, writing, fitness I want to be the best version of me that I can be. I’m not prepared to settle for anything...

Jun 28, 2015
3 min

Zen guide to decluttering your workspace

Are you the master / mistress of a messy desk? Do you find you occasionally look around your workspace and see papers you no longer need,...

Mar 6, 2015
2 min

The Hare and the Tortoise

You know the fable so let’s not cover old ground, but I’m curious about which character resonates with you more. The Hare is naturally...

Apr 24, 2014
3 min

Cup of qi?

How are you? No, really, HOW are you? Is your life force bursting from your veins? Feeling flat-line energy flow? What is your qi (chi)...

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