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If you’ve ever gotten caught in procrastination, you’ll know that having a goal is not enough to get things done. In my experience, when...

I had a coaching conversation with a high achieving doctor recently. She wanted to grow a social enterprise helping young people to gain...

I once sang in a jazz ensemble. The drummer was going through a tough time and I was struck by something he said: when I play the drums I...

About a billion people are unfulfilled at work. According to Gallup’s Global State of the Workplace survey, 85% of employees are “not...

Over a decade ago, an article titled “festive medical myths” was published in the British Medical Journal. It listed misconceptions such...

It was spring/summer 2014 when I found myself in tears on a park bench outside the building where I worked. I think it was the first time...

Think about some of the best moments or opportunities of your life or career: chances are there was an element of spontaneity and...

This question came up on the last webinar as well as on a leadership training I did for a group of bright dentists specialising in...

I’ve never been inspired by the idea of work-life balance. It sounds like a false dichotomy and an arbitrary one. It’s the product of a...

November 1st, 1954 – Northern Algeria: Midnight: A gunshot is heard, followed by a series of attacks on military barracks. The Algerian...

Coaching case study: A bright young medical student comes to see you. He wants career advice because he’s in turmoil. He’s not sure he...

This month, I was invited by an engagement and equity initiative of the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California to give a...

OK, it’s a long one. A lifetime’s worth of exploration in a page. The first time I met a psychotic patient, I was a medical student....

Approximately 100% of people I speak to are short on time. Work, business, partner, kids, health, friends, family, hobbies, travel,...

Can you be happy while chasing goals? It’s part of the high achiever paradox. I had a social conversation last week with the head of...

Have you ever been advised to work on your mindset? As a coach, I’ve worked with “mindset” and clients certainly find it helpful to know...

This week, the only wisdom I have to share is this: slow down if you’re going too fast. “How we spend our days is how we spend our...

Do you use affirmations or positive thinking?... Great idea in theory. But how long does the effect last? Of course, it feels great...

What is (modern) anxiety? A client and I were discussing this during a two hour intensive session. Anxiety, fear and excitement share...

A super-achiever client asked me last week: how can I relate more healthily to goals? Great question. She’s an all-round power house...