How many times have you heard the term “Imposter Syndrome”? Maybe you identify with it, or maybe it feels more complex than that. While it’s said that up to 70% of people experience imposter feelings at some point in their careers, using it as a catch-all label can be pointless.

Research reveals that there are actually five distinct types of imposter syndrome and this Blog introduces you to them all! By identifying and understanding the type that resonates most with you, you can begin to loosen its hold and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

So, let’s dive in. Let’s meet the family.

If running a business is like a rollercoaster, at the end of last year the joy of the ride came to a halt and I was desperate to get off. My business and I started out together in late 2019 with the pandemic closely round the corner. The heady first days and months of creating, dreaming, coaching and getting new clients intensified as the World went inside and we were locked down…..

Read about how I lost the love for my business and am now restarting a fresh, together with 4 Top Tips if you are feeling the same (in work, business or life).

The Digital Detox; a popular subject as we venture in to Summer and look up from our phones, many of us are looking to switch off. However there is lots to consider before you do, because in a year where our relationships with our devices has become even more intense it is harder than ever to ditch them. This blog illustrates;

THE WHAT - What we are dealing with

YOUR WHY - Why do you want to relook at your relationship with your phone?

SOME HOW’S - Some tips and tricks to start you on your way.

If you want to REALLY put this in to practice - join my workshop on Tuesday 21st September at 10am or get the recorded webinar and workbook - click here.

Nine months ago in the midst of the pandemic four ‘Female Founders’ smashed their #BackherBusiness campaigns and started a journey into running their own organisations. One of them was me!

On reflecting on how far I had come, I wanted to check in with the other incredible women and find out about ‘fly high’ moments AND their bumps in the roads. Their stories do not disappoint.

Read on to hear from the incredible;

Ceri @ceri.gillett

Steph @inc360communities

Daisy @bluedaisyldn

And Me! @dotdotdashcoaching

In preparation for my forthcoming Group Coaching Course (starting 22nd February) here are my TOP 5 questions.

These are (of course) my personal preference. Not every question is right for that situation and some questions might just not fit for you at all, but these are my ‘go to’s’ that I pull out the bag in sessions, workshops and also when just ‘self-coaching’ or reflecting myself.

Read the blog and watch the short video to see how each question could work in a coaching session, meeting or in ‘Self-coaching’ reflection.

Join the Dots starts 22nd February for 5 weeks.

#IamRemarkable Week, running on 12-19 November is a digital experience featuring virtual talks, online workshops and confidence boosting challenge and is part of a Google initiative empowering everyone to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond.

Find out all about it here and my experience as a Silver Tier Facilitator.

The Work / Life Balance.. can it be won or is it the impossible dream?

Through lockdown we have all been experiencing the merge of these two (for many) physically separate things. However, in between the blurriness of the balance I have been asking myself – which is which and can it be really be achieved? Read about the ‘4 spoke’ theory and how ditching the ‘balance term’ may be true solution to managing the juggle!

What links a tuk tuk, some vegan friendly lashes, virtual socialisation, a launchpad and me? One hashtag #BackherBusiness.

Read TOP TIPS from 5 successful crowdfunding female entrepreneurs and maybe get inspired to start yours!

Meet The Dash Fund’s - Our Final Artist - Louise Daniels

So this artist is someone very close to my heart… as Louise is family – partner to my wonderful Dad and the loveliest, kindest, calmest, creative grandparent to my two little ones!

In this interview Louise talks about how she only ‘ever saw one direction for her as a career’, how art was integral to communication with her Grandparents and as a parent, and how everyone can be creative!