In Pursuit of the Better You

Talking about 'we can do hard things'.

This year, both Becki and Fay have done some 'hard things' and it's good to recognise what we can actually do because we don't always give ourselves the credit.…

Are you having a break for the summer? Or are you powering through?

In this episode, Fay and Becki are talking about their summer plans which seem to be a mix of work and a much looked forward to bre…

Is stress real or do people create their stress?

Perhaps a better questions is to ask what stress means to those involved if we're talking about their stress because people will have different tolera…

What even is an accidental manager? 

It's the transition we make from being a team member to a team manager. 

Perhaps you're now running the team you used to be a part of. How can you make the best o…

Are you askinng me if I'm not prepared to be successful?

No!!! On the contrary.

Failure is a big part of success.

Going through the motions - doing new things - stepping out of our comfort zone means…

In the training or presentation space - what are you delivering?

Is it 'Death by Powerpoint'?

Some hints and tips for deliverers - or feedback you can give if you're a participant. 

1) Where are you …

The rider, the elephant and the path!

A concept to help you think about change. 

If we want to make some change, our brain has to get involved. Our emotional side of the brain is more powerful than t…

People can forget what you do and what you say - but they'll never forget how you make them feel.

Feelings stick with us - our emotions are strong. How do the people you're surrounded by make you fee…

What are your top skills? 

And are you putting yourself in situations where you can use them?

Are you considering them when your in situations that push you out of your comfort zone - i.e. how they m…

If you could wave a magic wand - what would your life be like?

What a question!

What are your big dreams and where are you now in terms of making those dreams come true?

We have this one life and it'…

Are you feeling the stresses and strains of working a lot - burnout perhaps?

Workaholism is what it's been called in other media. 

Workaholism is making headlines at the moment in the same way as alc…

How are you positioning yourself in the workplace to be seen - perhaps for promotion purposes - or to be 'seen' in your role?

Do you feel that, to do this, you need to mask the 'real you' and exploit…

We can only meet you as far as we have met ourselves!

Meaning:  When we're working with clients in coaching, we can go deep, if we've explored these deep areas with ourselves beforehand - so that we …

Do you feel confident to give feedback to others? This can help to reduce difficult conversations - however, many people don't feel comfortable having these conversations or even know how to give fee…

Are you dreaming big?

When we dream big, we might wonder - is it all a delusion of grandeur? I wonder what would happen if all entrepreneurs thought this way.

But they don't. When met with failure, R…

This episode explores a common theme in leadership coaching for Becki and Fay - "I'm not a manager, so what I say doesn't matter!"

Is this something that's true for you?

Do you feel that your voice d…

Today it's Fay's turn to have a rant!

Do you follow Gurus on social media and take them at their every word?

People set themselves up as 'experts' and we follow them - but then I see people losing th…

Do you find yourself saying that people never listen to you? Or they never take you seriously? Or you have some other thought about someone that you take with you - maybe they often wind you up, etc.…

Can you do everything?

This year, so far, (2024), Fay has been making a jigsaw of her diary to get 'on top' of everything. 

Subconsciously, she has seen messages from 'everywhere' saying 'you can't d…

Becki wonders 'Is nothing good and pure anymore in and of itself?'

Things like: fiddling the algorithm on social media to your advantage; manipulating stories; getting one over on others for your own…