I always wanted to be a Police Officer. From a very young age, I knew I didn't want a 9-5, I wanted to work with people and I wanted a job that made a difference and that would challenge me. At 18, as I finished my 'A' levels and as the majority of my friends went off to university, I had a plan to find a job that gave me 'life experience' while I waited for the police recruitment process to open. The perfect opportunity came up for me when a vacancy for a police staff post at the local police station was advertised. A part-time role in the enquiry office. (aka the reception desk) I still re ..read more

What stands between you and the life you want to live? What is holding you down and stopping you from rising? Often when I ask this question, the response I get is simple; How can you hold yourself back from what you want more than anything? Why do we stand in our own way? 'Fear' Fear of change. Fear of the unknown. Fear of losing control. Is your fear bigger than the fear of losing yourself? When we lose our way, we can often lose our sense of self. We live out of alignment with our values, we try to meet our physiological and psychological needs in a way that is not healthy ..read more

Resilience is defined as 'being able to positively function in the face of adversity', it is our psychological resilience, our spirit and flexibility to adapt to situations as they arise. It is protecting yourself from the negative effects of the things that create ‘stress’. It is the ability to be able to bounce back, or as I prefer bounce forward Many definitions describe it as our ability to cope in a crisis and our return to pre-crisis status. The latter part of this definition I feel in dispute with. Can you return to pre-crisis status? Can you bounce back to who you were before? Or ..read more

It is a chicken and egg scenario. What comes first, motivation or discipline? Do you need to be motivated to be disciplined or do you need to be disciplined to get the results that motivate you? Is one more important than the other? This blog covers some of the points covered in a recent 'Discipline and Motivation' workshop and shares my perspectives on how you can unlock your full potential to achieve success by understanding and harnessing motivation and discipline. Motivation Types: There are many different types of motivation, I tend to cover four types of motivation that drive our behavio ..read more

In today's fast-paced world, resilience has become a crucial skill for navigating life's challenges and uncertainties. Whether you're facing setbacks in your career, personal life, or health, developing resilience can help you come back stronger and more resilient than ever before. This blog will explore practical tips, advice, and strategies for increasing your resilience and building mental toughness. Understanding the Importance of Resilience in Everyday Life Resilience is more than just bouncing back, or as I prefer, bouncing forward, from adversity; it's about thriving in the face of chal ..read more

Most of us are very kind and caring to others, to ourselves, not so much. Often the more driven and determined we are, the more we criticise ourselves. I want to show you how you can be successful, and be kind to yourself in the process. No more harsh words No more spiralling into negative thinking Kind, caring and compassionate .. to yourself as much as you are with other people. Firm, yet fair! Here are 10 ways to increase your self-care and self-kindness whilst still pushing yourself forward. Understanding Self-Kindness and Self-Compassion: We often prioritise caring for others over ourselv ..read more

Do you ever find yourself doubting your abilities, fearing that you're not as competent as others perceive you to be? If so, you are not alone. Many people experience imposter syndrome, a phenomenon where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud. However, overcoming imposter syndrome is possible with the right mindset and strategies. In this article, we'll explore nine expert tips to help you boost your confidence and conquer imposter syndrome once and for all. These have all been taken from the 'Confidence and Imposter Syndrome' Workshop h ..read more

Who comes to Phoenix for Coaching? Let me introduce you to 'Client R'. Client 'R' came to me for support with balancing their professional career and their dreams and aspirations for their personal life. Their opening line in the clarity call was "I need to work out how I can do it all" Sound familiar? I hear this quite a lot. People often know what they want from life, making it happen is the challenge. Client 'R' signed up for 6 sessions. During the sessions we: Focused on getting real clarity around all of the goals and aspirations, priorities and timelines. Creating a routine and structu ..read more

Back in September 2018 after a very disturbed night's sleep due to a busy mind, I sat in bed with a big pot of coffee, and some post-it notes, and started to design a programme that I wanted to deliver online. I wanted to deliver a programme that was designed for the people who find it hard to commit time to focus on themselves, the ones who I know benefit most when they do. By January 2019 the programme had been designed, the first group signed up, and showed up and THRIVE Term 1 was launched. Since this date. THRIVE has been delivered three times a year, to over one hundred people. Since th ..read more

It all began with 'THRIVE' back in 2019. In 2022 we added 'RISE' to the lineup. RISE, THRIVE .... there was capacity for more. There was a demand for more! Once again, cue Zoe sitting on the floor with post-it notes, pens and paper to brainstorm the topics that were coming up in Coaching sessions and in conversations with individuals. In true form a couple of coffees, and many post-it notes later, The 'FLOURISH' Programme was created. RISE, THRIVE, and FLOURISH. In this blog, I am going to break down everything you need to know about the programme. That way, you’ll know, if it’s right for you ..read more