Wellbeing4Life

23/01/2026

Change - Love it or hate it?

Or maybe right now, you crave it?

Well it depends right? What that change is.

11 years ago I launched my business which was a HUGE change for me - a change that was to create a ripple of change right across my life.

Those changes were sometimes tough, often scary but they needed to happen. I was slowly losing myself by living a life that didn't feel like mine.

Sometimes change feels scary (but also remember...excitement and fear trigger the same physical sensations). I saw a beautiful example of this recently. My lovely friend has just found out she's been made redundant after 15 years in her job. She is scared.

But, deep down she's been unhappy in her job for probably 14 of those years and so when we met for coffee I heard her fear but I also heard something else...possibility, excitement and a new energy! It was a joy to see.

It’s like sometimes we need someone or something else to push us to make change. Like we need permission.

So if you’re in need of change or find yourself facing it none the less. I'd encourage you to sit with your fears. They’re normal and there to keep you safe. Be kind to yourself and know that this will pass.

With uncertainty comes opportunity - though I know that can be hard to embrace at times.

Here's a little exercise that might help:
Ask yourself: What do you stand to lose and what do you stand to gain? Because with every change (even the ones we want) we gain some things and lose others. Write it down. It might help give you clarity and perspective which might help quieten the noise of those fears so you can start to see possibilities.

Cliché maybe, but true: Change doesn’t happen from your comfort zone but the decision you make now might just be the thing your future self is most grateful for.

But today, right now, there is no rush.

All of my coaching clients are seeking change in one way or another and coaching gives them space to share, reflect, explore, get curious about possibilities and eventually give THEMSELVES permission to change, or not.

Do you recognise the mixed emotions of change?

23/09/2025

This week I've had chance to step away from the home office, work with a new client and experience a little London vibes! I am literally in my element (note to self - I need to mix things up a little more often! 🤔 )

Plus, the best bit, I've had chance to spend time with my son who recently moved down here 💙

But, none of these things are the point of my post! I've been making like a Londoner (and looking like a tourist!) as I navigate the Tube system — and I noticed more than ever just how isolated people seem. No eye contact, no smiles, headphones in.

Of course, that’s the norm on the tube… but isn’t that often the case in many public places now? We're surrounded by people and I guess technology, can make us all less connected than ever.

It made me think — if someone wasn’t okay, how would we even know?

1:6 of us will experience a mental health problem and so many people are really not okay.

The First Aid in Mental Health course is one practical thing we can do to enable us to spot the signs of poor mental health, have the confidence to start conversations, and guide people to support — at work, at home, and in everyday life.

So if you'd like to feel more confident in supporting others (and yourself) why not take two days out and join me at Eastwood Hall:

📅 12th & 13th November
💷 £250 for 2 days including course materials, certificate, lunch and refreshments

To book your place please follow the link in the comments below 👇

Because sometimes, asking the right question at the right time really can save a life.

⚠️ But be quick - places are strictly limited.

If you prefer to have a chat and find out more, don't hesitate to send me a message and we'll set it up 🙂

24/06/2025

It’s time to meet Elain 🤝

She got promoted quickly into management — because she was trusted, liked, said yes and stayed positive - even when she didn’t feel it because negativity (ie being honest and authentic) risked not being liked and not being trusted.

And it was exhausting! 😓

But still, she thrived on success and loved her work.

She also struggled to admit when she needed help. She feared not being good enough and feared others finding out she wasn’t good enough even more.

Around her, others showed signs of stress, but she believed herself untouchable. She was stronger.

Until she wasn’t.

Burnout hit hard.

Of course the signs had been there for months - probably longer - but she didn’t see them.

😔Stress and anxiety overwhelmed her.
🫩Sleep vanished.
😨Panic and fear of being “found out” took hold.

She took a week off work (telling them she had flu), only to return masking the struggle — doing more harm than good.

Through complete fear of never feeling ‘normal’ again, she sought help.

She learned about stress and anxiety, trained in mindfulness, embraced nature, moved her body and began to talk — and slowly got stronger.

This is my story. And it’s what fuels my passion as a coach and trainer today — working alongside managers and leaders to show them there’s another way.

I’ve shared many case studies before, but now, I want you to meet me.

Have you ever felt like you had to “go it alone” at work? How did you cope? What would have helped you?

Btw the pic is one I love because it’s me in Malta when I lived out there for the winter. I went alone and it was part of my commitment to myself to continue to grow, to feel the fear and do it anyway and to stay authentically me ❤️

12/06/2025

Managers don’t need more resilience training.

They need workplace cultures that don’t require them to burn out to be seen as successful AND they need to be part of the change.

🌊 And that can mean thinking and doing differently and going against the tide.

😫 Most leaders swim upstream — fighting the current and mistaking it for progress.

😀 But just downstream, some have found a better way: leading with ease, and unlocking true performance.

I work with managers who want to lead high-performing teams and contribute to positive workplace cultures without sacrificing their own wellbeing.

⚠️ Burnout isn’t a badge of honour. It’s a warning sign.

❓ What do you think?
❓ Are you a manager swimming upstream?
❓ What would it mean for you if you could find the way to manage with more ease and less stress without sacrificing success and performance?

I'd love to hear your experiences in the comments 👇

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11/06/2025

I just got back from a totally unplanned holiday 😎

Not ideal timing — I’m in the middle of launching a new leadership programme! 😱

But… me and my partner were completely exhausted. So I ignored the voices in my head telling me what I 'should' be doing instead and we booked it anyway!

And honestly? Best decision I could’ve made.

Lying by the sea with no emails and a rested brain, I had more clarity and better ideas in three days than I had in weeks of pushing through.

And it reminded me why I created this programme in the first place.

Because too many brilliant managers are burning out.

They’re showing up tired, stretched, reactive — because they think that’s what leadership demands.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

The programme I’ve designed helps managers lead with more energy, clarity and impact — without self-sacrifice.

It’s practical, not fluffy. And when leaders shift, their teams and cultures shift too.

If you're supporting leaders in your business (or know someone who is), I’d love to chat — or run a short taster session.

Sometimes stepping back is exactly what unlocks progress.

This is me practising what I preach. 😊

Now back to work 💪

23/05/2023

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07/11/2022

Not long now to book your place!!

Super excited to meet our first group of Wellbeingers on Thursday!

Have you been thinking for a while that you really need to do something about your well-being?

Are you tired of feeling tired?

Do you want to find your vavavoom again?

It’s time for action then 💪

Message me or give me a call [email protected] or 07894 659675

Let’s finish this year on a high and kickstart 2023 in style 🥂

05/10/2022

Over the last few year’s we have had the privilege of supporting staff wellbeing at The Consultus International Group.

We’d delivered some workshops pre-pandemic and were planning future activity ....but those plans accelerated quickly when the world went into lock down…!

I still remember the call from Director, David Peake two days after the first lock-down hit.

We had a number of similar calls at that time, the gist being:

“Can you help – today?! We’re asking staff to work remotely and continue to deliver and many of them are feeling the strain. What can you do?”

Within days we were meeting all staff in a group on Zoom every morning for 30 minutes. We shared tips and advice. We gave them chance to express their worries and to connect with each other. Those sessions were vital to many staff members in those scary times.

Since then:
✔ We’ve trained up a team of Wellbeing Champions and First Aiders in Mental Health.
✔ We’ve delivered workshops that give staff the information and practical tools to manage their own wellbeing
✔ We’ve helped staff remove their barriers to health and wellbeing through 1:1 coaching
✔ We’ve mentored new Wellbeing Champions so they have the confidence and knowledge to drive and sustain the agenda once we’ve left.

During this time the Consultus Group has continued to grow and thrive with a clutch of awards to boot (including a nomination for staff wellbeing).

We are extremely proud to have been part of this journey and to receive this message from Director, David Peake 😊