We can always return to our centre. Whatever external circumstances might be blowing us around, this is always available to us. One way that helps me to reconnect to myself is to place one hand on my belly and the other hand on my heart, to close my eyes and take a deep breath. How do you return to yourself?
As well as being a poet, highly-sensitive being and self-confessed Crazy Cat Lady, I am a Creative Leadership Coach, Trainer and Team Coach with considerable experience in coaching clients in the Creative, Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical sectors.
I specialise in helping individuals and teams to work past limiting beliefs, to think outside-of-the-box and to show up as conscious, inspiring and dynamic leaders. I am passionate about helping leaders to show up authentically and I design and co-lead bespoke Conscious Leadership programmes for FMCG organisations wishing to create opportunities for their employees to shine and truly maximise their potential.
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Throughout my coaching career I have empowered individuals to write books, make life-affirming career changes, overcome anxiety and to take giant leaps towards heightened self-realisation, increased authentic leadership presence and spiritual growth. An ex-lawyer and C-suite executive client recently shared that she had “never experienced anything so powerful” and that she is now able to “trust her truth”. One global client team leader reported being “touched, motivated, encouraged and brimming with energy” and another shared that his team was able to “demonstrate their creativity and really get behind their vision”.
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First thing, memory of a jolly song to make me smile. More sadness or unease? Take a few quiet moments and breathe deeply (in and out…) Still in need? Listen to some favourite music. Sorted! Cheers.
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Thank you! Would love to see you at my free poetry book recital btw. Here’s the sign up link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wild-feminine-spirit-live-poetry-recital-2-tickets-475086174537
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Sure and thanks for sharing the link.
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I might try your way, Sam. I usually listen to music
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It’s surprising what it opens up 💗
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Would love to see you at my free poetry book recital btw. Here’s the sign up link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wild-feminine-spirit-live-poetry-recital-2-tickets-475086174537
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Thank you Sam ☺️
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My centre has been growing dim of late, so I will try your method too, Sam…
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Let me know how it goes 💗
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Will do…
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Would love to see you at my free poetry book recital btw. Here’s the sign up link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wild-feminine-spirit-live-poetry-recital-2-tickets-475086174537
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I would love to, Sam but I don’t go far these days..
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It’s online 😃
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in that case… thank you!
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First thing, memory of a jolly song to make me smile. More sadness or unease? Take a few quiet moments and breathe deeply (in and out…) Still in need? Listen to some favourite music. Sorted! Cheers.
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Sounds like you have the perfect formula Joy!
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Would love to see you at my free poetry book recital btw. Here’s the sign up link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wild-feminine-spirit-live-poetry-recital-2-tickets-475086174537
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