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Leadership Coaching and Supervision for Independent School Leaders: Holding Steady When the Sector Is Not
School leaders are under unprecedented pressure in 2026. Discover how leadership coaching and supervision help independent school heads lead sustainably — and why the government has just made it the professional standard.
What Exam Stress Really Does to Your Child: The Long-Term Wellbeing Risk Parents Need to Know About
New research confirms that exam stress at 15 is linked to depression and self-harm into adulthood. A positive psychology coach working with independent school families explains what to watch for — and what actually helps.
Why Forward-Thinking Independent Schools Are Adding a Positive Psychology Coach to Their Pastoral Provision
More independent schools are adding positive psychology coaches to their pastoral teams. Discover how in-school coaching complements therapy, impresses inspectors, and gives parents confidence — at no cost to the school.
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When School Feels Too Much: Supporting Children Through School Stress
School stress can affect children in many different ways, from worry and avoidance to low confidence and emotional overwhelm. This article explores what’s really behind school pressure, one simple tool parents can try at home, and how coaching can support children’s wellbeing and resilience.
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3 min read
Unlocking Success: Building a Culture of Wellbeing in Your Organisation
In today's fast-paced and demanding business world, creating a culture of wellbeing is not just a nice-to-have; it's a strategic...
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3 min read
Mind Over Matter: Harnessing Your Mindset to Conquer Arthritis Challenges
Living with chronic illnesses like arthritis can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, especially when you're juggling professional...
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3 min read
Arthritis Warriors: Nurturing Mental Health and Resilience for Professionals
Introduction As professionals living with arthritis, we embark on a unique journey—one that calls for unwavering strength, resilience,...
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5 min read
How Do You Fix Low Self-confidence? 4 Steps To Overcome Low Self-esteem
Low self-confidence and the vicious cycle keeps people stuck in a spiral of self-doubt & low self-esteem. Find out how to overcome it now.
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10 min read
5 Tips To Help Build Resilience, Self-esteem & Happiness
How To Boost Your Wellbeing I was talking to a client recently about strategies they could use to boost their general wellbeing. We...
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4 min read
Preventing Burnout; How Organisations Can Help Employees
Introduction The workplace can be tough. Between work-life balance, long hours, and demanding managers, it's no wonder why employees...
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4 min read
How To Cope With Challenges and Negative Thoughts; When Life Gives You Lemons
When life gives you lemons do you squeeze them in people's eyes? Or make lemonade? Sometimes life throws us a curve ball that stops us...
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3 min read
Feeling Annoyed? Here Are 4 Simple Ways To Let It Go
AKA How to practice the art of 'Not Holding On To Something That Is Annoying You' Be honest, you are currently humming along to Frozen's...
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3 min read
What Labels Do You Give Yourself? (And Are They Empowering Or Limiting You?)
Earlier this year, a friend and I delivered a workshop to my wonderful alumni group. The topic was on boundaries and labels in coaching,...
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4 min read
5 Activities to Help You Work Through Loss and Grief
Although it's not the topic I intended to write about today, recent events have compelled me to explore, reflect on and write about the...
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4 min read
How to be More Optimistic (& Optimisms Darker Side)
What is optimism? According to the American Psychological Association, optimism is defined as ones hope and confidence 'that good things...
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5 min read
How To Switch Off, Relax & Enjoy Your Holiday (Without Worrying About Work)
You've planned your rough itinerary (even if it's lying on a sun lounger for a week), booked the tickets, packed your suitcase and set...
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3 min read
6 Practical Ways To Reduce Stress In The Moment
When it comes to reducing stress, there's loads of advice out there. From improving your sleep quality, doing yoga, practising meditation...
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5 min read
10 Positive Podcasts To Listen To On Your Walk To Work
As much as I recommend the benefits of practising mindfulness on your journey to work - noticing the sights and changing seasons, playing...
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4 min read
Happiness Is...A Good Book: My Top 5 Positive Books for Young People's Wellbeing
With 17 year's experience working with young people (including 15 year's experience as a full-time teacher) I have seen my fair share of...
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3 min read
Resilient Mindset: Stop Negative Self-talk To Reduce Stress
Is Positive Self-talk The Key To Stress Management? When it comes to stress, one of the biggest contributors is the internal conversation...
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4 min read
Why Leader's Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Should Be a Priority
Firstly, let me start by saying that, of course, everyone's emotional and mental wellbeing is important. We should all be taking action...
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4 min read
6 Self-care Tips For People With Stressful Jobs
Work-related stress, depression or anxiety is defined as a harmful reaction people have to undue pressures and demands placed on them at...
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6 min read
How Reconnecting With Nature Improves Wellbeing And Brings Perspective
I have written recently about seven amazing benefits (including improved wellbeing and productivity) of adding green plants to your...
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3 min read
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