Excuses

  • 2021 goals

    Creating results in 2021 (There’s still time!)

    Ummm… how is it almost July already? Do you even remember those 2021 goals you set? Or maybe after the craziness of 2020, you might not have even set any goals. Regardless, as we reach the midpoint in 2021 it’s time to take stock and realign so we can create results in 2021 and remember […]

  • life you want

    What’s holding you back from the life you want?

    Now I don’t say this lightly but the reason you don’t have a life you want isn’t because of your circumstances, it’s because of you. Yep, you heard me. YOU are the thing that stands between the life you have and the life you want. See we all want a life and career we love, […]

  • leadership qualities

    What does it mean to be a great leader?

    In the Rethinking my Career series, we’ve looked at how to maintain balance & flexibility at work and how to progress your career. This week we are focusing on what it means to be a great leader. And more specifically how the pandemic has shifted our perception and appreciation of different leadership qualities and styles. […]

  • ways to upskill

    How to upskill & what to consider

    A question I am often asked is, should I be upskilling? And this question has never been more prevalent than now, as so many people are rethinking their careers. Now I am a passionate learner, I am always tempted to say yes. But the truth is, the decision to upskill is one that warrants thoughtful […]

  • tips for planning maternity leave

    Preparing for maternity leave

    On my last day in the office before preparing to go on maternity leave with my first child, I worked until after 8pm. In the weeks that followed I regularly logged on my laptop to ‘wrap things up’. Now as a point to clarity, this was entirely my choice. At the time I felt that […]

  • joyful aligned living

    Joyful Aligned Living: A sneak peek

    July has been a busy month for me. I’ve used this time to reflect on the last year in my business and consider what’s worked best for my clients and the direction I want to take Beautiful Disruptions in. And the result is a more refined, structured coaching offering, supporting women to live a more […]

  • have i missed the boat

    Wondering ‘have I missed the boat?’

    At some point in our lives, we all ponder the question of ‘have I missed the boat?’ It might be in the context of considering a new career, having children or finding the love of your life. You may be feeling a little deflated or overwhelmed but I want to offer this advice – it […]

  • course correct

    Get back on track: How to course correct

    We’ve all been there. The year starts with a goal or resolution but a few months in and you’re off track. The goal has fallen by the wayside. But that doesn’t mean it’ll never happen or that it’s time to give up. Instead, it’s time to recommit and course correct so that you can get […]

  • life you love

    Want a life you love? Here’s how you create it

    At the start of 2017, I took a secondment to Broome, Western Australia. I left my role, family and home for 6 weeks and the experience was life-changing. I made new friends and experienced a completely different way of living and working. Being unconstrained by my familiar existence, I was able to articulate a bold […]