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Being authentic involves more than making decisions that suit us. It includes how we speak, our sense of humour, our interests, our opinions, and the things we care about. It includes the possibility that some people will dislike parts of us.

People pleasing can slowly change these things.
We may edit a joke before we say it, leave out an opinion, agree just to avoid an uncomfortable conversation, or act differently with different people because we want everyone to feel comfortable. After a while, we can lose a clear sense of what is natural for us and what we have learned to do for approval.

Being authentic means letting people see more of who we are, including the parts that some people may dislike.

We can speak with care and respect while using our own voice, expressing our opinions, and allowing our humour and personality to show.

Some people will respond with disapproval, and that is part of authenticity. It gives us the chance to build relationships with people who know us as we are.

Authenticity gets easier when you learn to spot the times you already feel like yourself.

For one week, keep a note on your phone called “More like me.”

Add a line whenever you notice:
I felt energised when…
I lost track of time when…
I felt proud of the way I…
I felt completely at ease when…

At the end of the week, read it back and look for what keeps coming up.

Maybe you feel most like yourself when you are making things, learning, hosting friends, exploring somewhere new, working on a big idea, spending time outside, or having a proper conversation.

Then ask what is underneath that.
Making things → creativity
Exploring → freedom or adventure
Hosting friends → connection
Learning → curiosity
Working on a big idea → ambition or purpose
Time outside → calm or simplicity

Then choose one value and give it a real action this week.
Creativity: make something on Saturday.
Connection: invite a friend for dinner.
Curiosity: take the class you keep thinking about.

Living authentically happens through choices that reflect what matters to you.

Listen to the full podcast with coaches Julie Blint and John Polley

Listen to the full podcast: https://youtu.be/Pq9l9I8JHg4?si=NNH8c2AoftvESaNr

Need some motivation?

If you have the passion and drive you can succeed 💪

Don’t let fear stop you

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What is coaching, really?
Coaching is not about someone telling you what to do or handing you the answers.

It is about asking questions that make you think differently, help you see what you have not seen before, and work out what to do next.
A clip from my conversation on CoachCast 🎙️


What answer do you already have within you?

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SelfDevelopment

Maybe your deciding on what to study, what do do after your studies or feeling unfulfilled in your current job.

It’s hard to predict sectors that will bring you financial stability with the way the world is changing.

So go with what you are passionate about and choose something you find fulfilling!

This clip was taken from a podcast episode speaking about a typical coach dilemma: which niche or type of coaching to focus on.

Don’t choose executive coaching just because you think it will make you more money. Choose the type of coaching you enjoy and are good at!

And if many types of coaching “bring you joy” there is no need to limit yourself!

If you are feeling stuck and would like help finding a new direction. Get in touch!

Tell me in the comments below if you are doing a job you feel passionate about…or find boring.

For coaches, like me, who work primarily online, there is a pressure to market ourselves on social media to reach potential clients.

If we don’t feel comfortable competing against professionally made reels, or becoming social media “influencers” we shouldn’t give in to the pressure to do so.

I make reels on Facebook and Instagram it’s true, but I refuse to follow the cookie cutter templated format the algorithms like as it seems really fake.

I hope instead my personality, passion and authenticity comes through.

If you are a coach, a freelancer or in an industry where you need to reach potential clients online, don’t feel pressured into becoming a social media star if it’s not who you are.

There are other ways.

I recently appeared on Coachcast, a podcast for coaches with Ed Stanley and Jane Njogu, where we discussed the pressure to choose a niche.

As I say in this reel, I really enjoy working with clients to help them find their true authority and authenticity.

If you are a coach and are facing the pressure to niche, have a listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6g4VjsuDaBkjnXZc25Lf2h?si=Fkfoy6ZDRtaYJ0D2oYXLDQ&utm_source=copy-link

And if you are looking for support to find your own authority and authenticity, please get in touch.



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