Happiness Express

17/06/2026

The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk is part science, part storytelling.

For anyone supporting people, whether leader or coach, increasing your awareness of how the effects of trauma can show up in a person is knowledge worth having, enabling you to bring greater compassion and curiosity.

Definitely worth a read!

-informed

16/06/2026

Earlier this year, a coaching client asked:

"Why am I always overlooked for opportunities?"

She was technically brilliant. Highly capable. Consistently delivered great work.

It should be enough, right?

But she was invisible.

Like many mid-to-senior female leaders, she believed her work should speak for itself.

Sound familiar?

The reality is that in a noisy, fast-paced, ever-changing world, people won't notice you unless you make it easy for them to do so.

In our coaching sessions, we focused on mindset + action = results.

She started each day with simple mindset mantras:

✨ I'm good enough.
✨ I'm here to help.
✨ I have valuable expertise.
✨ I am successful.

Then she built new actionable habits:

✔ Asking questions in meetings, instead of quietly observing
✔ Sharing market insights, leveraging her strength of data analysis
✔ Putting herself forward for high-visibility projects, trusting what she already knew

Nothing huge. Just small, consistent actions, and an emerging belief that she knows enough.

Over time, her visibility has grown. Her confidence too. And now opportunities are emerging. And, to all her key stakeholders, it's a no-brainer that she should be in the running for them.

Why? Because they now know her and what she's capable of.

Self-promotion isn't about ego. It's about making your expertise visible.

Show up with what you know today. Build the muscle. The momentum will come.

What's one way you could make your expertise more visible this week?

08/06/2026

Getting testimonials from my coach clients is of course lovely, bringing a huge sense of reward, and making me feel all warm and fuzzy inside🤗.

But there's more to it. At the end of every mentor coaching programme, I ask the coaches what worked for them, what gave them the biggest insight or shift in capabilities, and what was less useful for them, or what else they'd like to see.

In this way, my mentor coaching programme gets refined and strengthened with every new cohort. And with 29 cohorts under my belt, that's a lot of honing!

If you'd like to join cohort 30 or beyond, drop me a line. I'd love to support you.

03/06/2026

Clear home, clear mind.

This definitely applies to me. How about you?

I read something recently about 'closing loops'. This idea that unfinished tasks, shoes strewn across the hallway, mugs left on the side, calls yet unmade, and so on, create a mental load that chips away at our sense of calm and clarity.

The physical space we inhabit often becomes our mental and emotional space too.

I've started using this 'close the loop' expression with my ten-year-old as an invitation to have him look around a space and see what needs closing off. So far, it's working. And, my hope is that it will build his ability to proactively contribute to a clutter-free environment 🤞🏼

So, when this June Decluttering Challenge landed in my inbox, I leaped at the chance to be guided through simple daily steps to clear my physical space, with the intention that it can clear my headspace too.

If you're feeling overwhelmed in your home and in your head, why not join me in this June Decluttering Challenge and make room for what really matters.

Summer is here, and no doubt the motivation for spending hours of your time cleaning, decluttering, and doing housework isn't that high!

15/05/2026

Final Call

Last call for my International Coaching Week low-bono coaching places 💛

There are just 4 places available, and each includes:
✨ 4 coaching sessions with a Master Certified Coach
✨ A dedicated space for your growth, clarity, and thinking
✨ The opportunity to experience transformational coaching accessibly

The investment is £100 total, with 100% donated to Mind (https://www.mind.org.uk/) as part of Mental Health Awareness Week💙

🌱You grow.
🌱I grow.
🌱They grow.

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, this is your sign to do it.

Send me a message and we’ll have a conversation.

14/05/2026

How often do you connect with friends?

I ask this because I'm a bit rubbish at it tbh. 😕

Every January, I set a new year's resolution to spend more time with my pals, but it seems to slip with all the other busyness of life.

That's one reason I'm loving Insight Timer's latest meditation challenge. It's all about connection. First, with yourself, so you show up authentically and speak your truth. Second, with others, deepening and strengthening the bonds that serve you both.

And it's translating into the most enjoyable action...

🍳 Brunching with Higgins
🥾 Hiking with Chettiar
☕️ Coffee drinking with Jack

Love ya, ladies!

If you'd like to build deeper connections, there's still time to join the challenge: https://insighttimer.app.link/HnB5hU2u82b?_p=c30a35c0981c66f5e1038cffef

14/05/2026

A few people have asked what “low-bono coaching” actually means.

For me, it means making high-quality coaching more accessible while creating mutual value.

You receive:
💛 4 coaching sessions with a Master Certified Coach
💛 Time and support focused entirely on your goals, challenges, or growth

I receive:
💛 Feedback from you
💛 Mentoring and review from a mentor coach to continue sharpening my practice

And this week, something even bigger benefits too:
💙100% of your £100 fee goes to Mind (https://www.mind.org.uk/)

So whether you’re navigating change, leadership, confidence, career decisions, or simply feeling stretched and needing space to think — this may be a good moment to say yes to yourself.

Only 4 places available during International Coaching Week.

13/05/2026

One of the things I love most about coaching is this:

People often arrive thinking they need answers.

But what they really need is space.

Space to think clearly.
Space to hear themselves again.
Space without judgement, fixing, or pressure.

That’s what these 4-session coaching packages are designed to offer.

As part of International Coaching Week, I’m opening up 4 low-bono places at £100 each — with all proceeds going to Mind (https://www.mind.org.uk/) for Mental Health Awareness Week💙

You receive:
💛 4 sessions with a Master Certified Coach
💛 Real support and reflection
💛 A chance to invest in yourself at an accessible rate

And in return, I receive feedback and mentoring as part of my continued development.

Growth all round 🌱

If this feels timely for you, drop me a line.

13/05/2026

⭐️ "Box-rattling, thought-provoking, collaborative, challenging, illuminating, energising, nourishing, amazing!" ⭐️

Closing thoughts on this month's Oxford Coaching Group gathering.

We explored what makes a strong coaching session agreement, with a fruitful balance of fresh ideas and established wisdom.

If you're nearby and fancy joining us, we meet 10-11.30 on the second Tuesday of the month at the library in Oxford's Westgate Centre.

Thanks for providing the venue.

12/05/2026

A reminder that I’m offering just 4 low-bono coaching places during International Coaching Week 💛

For £100, you’ll receive:
✨ 4 coaching sessions with a Master Certified Coach
✨ Space to think, reflect, reset, and move forward
✨ Support that’s focused entirely on you and your growth

And because it’s Mental Health Awareness Week too, 100% of the fee will be donated to Mind (https://www.mind.org.uk/) 💙

This is for you if:
• You feel stuck or at a crossroads
• You want clarity or confidence
• You’re stepping into something new
• You rarely give yourself space to pause and think

🌱You grow.
🌱I grow.
🌱They grow.

Only 4 places available. Message me if you’d like one.