Almost 10 years ago, I stood on the TEDx stage and shared a message I believe is just as relevant now as it was then: we need to stop obsessing over appearance and start focusing on what our bodies can do. Prioritising our health, not our appearance, our mental and physical wellbeing, over external “conformity”.
Prioritising Health, Not Appearance: A Decade On, the Message Still Matters Read More »
March is a big month for me as I celebrate my 50th birthday, and with that, I’ve been reflecting on some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way. One question I get asked a lot is: How did you get into professional speaking? It wasn’t a straight road. In fact, my career has
From Burnout to the Stage: My Journey to Professional Speaking Read More »
Last week, I talked about the paradox of wellbeing and high performance. This week, I want to introduce you to a simple but powerful mindset shift, one that came from an unlikely source: an Arctic Circle endurance event. A couple of years ago, I took on this challenge with Rat Race, and the night before
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As the year comes to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect on how we can set ourselves up for success in the new year. Whether 2024 has been a triumph, a challenge, or somewhere in between, how you finish it can have a profound impact on how you begin 2025. Today, I’m exploring
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As we approach the final stretch of the year, many of us feel the pressure to push through busy days and intense workloads. Maintaining energy, mood and focus can be challenging, especially when we’re juggling multiple priorities and trying to meet end-of-year goals. If you’re looking for an easy, practical way to stay energised and
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As we approach the final stretch of the year, many of us feel as if we’re competing in a personal “Wimbledon” every day—constantly facing high-stakes tasks, tight deadlines, and the pressure to perform at our peak. Recently, I’ve spoken at many events, masterclasses, and client town halls, and a recurring question keeps popping up: “Every
Control What You Can: Small Steps to End-of-Year Resilience Read More »
In a recent YouTube podcast I watched with Dr. Stacy Sims, I came across a concept that really resonated with me: fuelling for the task ahead. Dr. Sims is a prominent voice on perimenopause and training for older women. She shares really great content, that as a woman in perimenopause woman, really strikes a chord
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As we wrap up this series of SNAPs, I want to dive into one final topic: the importance of preparation and the role of a support team in both our personal and professional lives. With the Olympics still fresh in our minds, I’ve been reflecting on what we can learn from athletes about preparing ourselves,
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With the Olympics capturing the world’s attention, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the lessons we can learn from elite athletes. Over the past few weeks, I’ve discussed the importance of preparing for big events and what we can learn from athletes like Chris Billam-Smith and Sha’Carri Richardson. Today, I want to delve deeper
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I’m starting June’s SNAP series which is all about travel hacks, with my tip for nutrition on the go. This is the first of four SNAPS I’ll be sharing this month on this topic of travel hacks. As a reminder, a SNAP is ‘short novel and practical’ tips and advice on a particular topic.) Getting
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