I came across this in a session this week that you want to keep in the back of your mind and that is valuable for relationships.   It’s called the “Phantom Ex.”   Have you heard of it before?   “Phantom Ex” is the concept where thoughts, emotions, or fantasies about a former romantic partner persist and even interfere with …

Your enemy – they’ll tear you down at the drop of a hat, whisper to other people how shit you are as a coach or post that they see one slight weakness in your armour and bring you down. But what happens when you perceive those closest to you as your enemy? How does that affect your mental health, mindset, …

Hi {Name}, Two weeks ago, I finished 5 days of learning the Demartini Method. You’d think, after attending a program 16 times, that you might not learn anything new, but, here we are, with the most significant learning to date.  Let me share it with you. I learned some refinements, which I will share in the end, but the most …

I did a palm reading course once {Name}. Mmhmm. Truly. Got the certificate to prove it and everything. I could throw a silky blanket over this table, slip on a few too many rings and pin a scarf on my head with a giant, sparkly jewel. You could come to me wondering what great fame, fortune… or lurrrrve awaits you …

I am often said to have identified the amygdala as the brain’s ‘fear’ centre. But the fact is, I have not done this, nor has anyone else.” Joseph LeDoux (2015) Hmm {Name}?  Information we have been given has us believe that the amygdala is the brain region responsible for the fear response.  But, what if what we know is not …

What do you think is the least sexy idea in business growth? You’re a smart cookie – take a guess: Tax strategy? Insurance and indemnity? If you ask me… I’d say it’s the one that gurus find the hardest to sell because it doesn’t hit you with an instant dopamine fix: Doing the inner work. Not “hustle”, because that leads …

I hear many people say, ‘I feel depressed, anxious, frustrated, or I can’t stop the grief… and I want these feelings to GO AWAY’!  In 2016, I had a client who felt she was a domestic violence victim. She found me because she wanted to spend the rest of her life not in fear or anxiety but with clarity and …

You have heard people say “Fake it until you make it.” I cringe when I hear it.  Here’s why… Imagine this –  it is your first client session as a coach, or it is your first customer strolling through the doors to buy your product, and you have embraced this idea, fake it until you make it. It helps you …

This time of year allows us the opportunity to reflect on our income. And perhaps a step further, our financial future.  I remember growing up with a friend who owned a major real estate company in Melbourne. I was 10 when I went to her home for the first time. It had so many bedrooms, I was lost inside, a …

Tell me what you’re stressed about, and I’ll tell you your illness. I have your ears pricked up, don’t I? This intriguing question: “Can the most stressful life events predict future illness?” has captivated researchers and medical professionals for decades.  In 1967, two researchers named Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe embarked on a groundbreaking study to explore the potential correlation …