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In business, first appearances count for everything. The general belief is that we are judged within the first three seconds of meeting someone so it’s extremely important when it comes to meetings that you look smart and professional. Not only does your overall presentation affect people’s thoughts, colour also has a part to play in influencing their perceptions. Which colours should I wear for business?  Most women tend to stick to what they perceive as a safe, classic and conservative outfit. A black or dark grey coloured blazer and skirt ... Read More »

Of all the lessons I learned in identifying how I created the life I found so unhappy, pinpointing this particular principle was intensely painful.   That’s because it required me to look at myself with ruthless honesty, something I found particularly challenging. I had always regarded myself as the ‘innocent bystander’ in my marriage as well as in all my other relationships.   Seeing how I contributed to the very circumstances I protested so strongly I did not want, was not a deliberate act. It burst into my consciousness when I was ... Read More »

Last week, at a train station in London which will remain nameless, I watched an encounter between an employee of the train company and a passenger which fascinated me. Several trains were cancelled in rapid succession, resulting in confusion for everyone, including the station inspector, who was obviously stressed. When she was approached by a passenger wanting to know how long the next train to his destination would be, her reply left me speechless. “How long is a piece of string? How am I supposed to know? I’ve got trains ... Read More »

Setting up and running a successful business or enterprise is a herculean task reminiscent of the Hero’s journey.  This 4 part self-development programme looks at how you can succeed in business.  In Part 1 we looked at Archetypes and how to leverge their power for success.  In Part 2 we looked at the Hero’s journey, where you are, where you’ve been and where you’re going.  Now we dive into: Entrepreneurial Traps and how to avoid them We’ve all been there. The tough start up phase when you’re sitting waiting for success ... Read More »

“I was once afraid of people saying, “Who does she think she is?” Now I have the courage to stand and say, “This is who I am.“ Ophra Winfrey Recently during an impromptu deep & meaningful conversation I was having with a family member they remarked, “This life isn’t a rehearsal, it’s the final performance…” How very true this is, yet we still manage to take the time we have for granted. On all of our stages there is a clock that sits above the top of the curtain that never ... Read More »

The difference between a great day and just another day on life’s treadmill can be found in what takes place upon waking. Do you; a) Wake to the sound of the alarm clock, immediately resent the sleep interruption, complain to yourself about something, open one eye to see what time it is and then calculate how little sleep you’ve had and therefore how tired and grumpy you can reasonably be?! OR b) Wake up naturally before the alarm goes off, think positive thoughts and then rise for the day happy ... Read More »

Non-Love  is one of the more significant ways we let ourselves down.  My definition of Non-Love is allowing other people to treat us in unacceptable ways without doing anything to put a stop to it.  The repeated thoughtless and careless behaviours we’re exposed to damages our confidence and self-esteem. It’s even worse if they’re already low to begin with. With close relationships we tend to be even more reluctant to deal with such behaviour because we want to ‘keep the peace’ at all costs.  The problem is that the resentment ... Read More »

The Olympics are all around us. We observe, support and share the anguish of defeat and the joy of winning. Why does the world stop and watch? Is it because we get to witness the culmination of many years of persistence, determination and commitment? On that one day, an athlete will have their chance to put those years of hard work into realization. The chance of realizing their dream (if they win a gold medal) and of achieving their personal best. That we witness hundreds of athletes all having ‘the ... Read More »

I was having a conversation with one of my clients the other day. She was renewing for her second year of one-on-one work with me. She said to me, “Monica, I love having a plan. I know exactly what I need to do. But I don’t always follow through on it. And I’ve realized that when there is something that I don’t know how to do, my reaction is to stop all together, and then start worrying. I’m realizing now that this reaction is having an effect not only on ... Read More »

What is The Gremlin? The Gremlin is your inner dialogue, your inner critic, your critical chatterbox that goes on and on and on – 24/7.  There are many names for it but the characteristics are the same whatever you call it. The gremlin is with you from the moment you wake to the moment you fall asleep. Your Gremlin wants to keep you safe Recognising and understanding your Gremlin is the most important thing you can do because your happiness depends on it.  The point of the Gremlin is partly ... Read More »