Episodes

In this episode, we'll be discussing the power of great questions and how they can help us overcome feelings of stuckness. These types of questions are open-ended and encourage reflection, and can be truly transformative when we use them to address specific challenges. I'll share my top five powerful questions that I use with myself and my clients to help us get unstuck and move forward. Join my weekly email list for more tips and stories Check out how to work with me Email stories, thoughts o...

What prompts someone to leave the safety of a well-paid corporate job, and start her own business? With this week’s guest, Chantel Botha, we find out what prompted her to do just this, and what she’s learnt about herself and leadership on her 8 year journey to build her company Brandlove. She’ll reveal how an emergency rescue mission was necessary to save her soul. We discuss why love is the catalyst to bring more of our craft to the world and finding alignment between your purpose and your com...

A year-end reflection process is a great way of allowing ourselves to get caught up with ourselves. So while you’re hopefully taking some time off during the holidays or before 2023 kicks into full swing, I’m revealing some of the different ways people process the previous year so that they can feel fresh and excited about the year ahead. In addition to the value of a year-end reflection, I’ll suggest some of the questions that make sense to ask yourself, along with when, where, and how to do i...

With all of the working environments that use their feedback process as a tool to create a culture of fear, and if you’ve ever tried to navigate a job in that kind of place, you’ll be happy to hear what Sophie Andrews has to say in this episode. She’s the Head of People at Clarasys, an international consulting firm, where they empower their people to drive their own growth and expertise. We discuss the difference between feedback and learning dialogues, why those conversations can be difficult,...

Does your stomach drop when it’s time for your performance review at work? Feedback in organizations has a bad rap - mostly well deserved. Very few of us receive constructive feedback that supports career goals and ambitions. In this episode, I will help you understand why feedback is stressful, understand the pros and cons of different types of feedback, and you’ll get clear steps on how to get the feedback you need to grow in your career. The three tools mentioned are: Insights - https://ww...

Many people think that expressing feelings at work, especially if they are negative emotions, are a big no-no. There’s at least 5 myths that I’ve come up with that I’m going to help you toss out of your thoughts. I’ll explain how to go about regulating your emotions so that you aren’t being run by them. The ability to recognise, manage and understand your emotions is at the heart of an emotional intelligent human. Expressing the feels can also help us connect and strengthen relationships. So be...

Welcome to my podcast where I’ll be your wingwoman. My aim is to help you put the mojo back into your career and life. In this episode, I’ll tell you a little bit about me and my leadership journey from 20 years in technology and management to now coaching clients to become the best leaders they can be. I’ll explain why this podcast is different from other podcasts about leadership and give you a preview of some of the topics you can expect to come up in future episodes. I’ll be sharing all of ...

Why do people stay in jobs that they don’t actually like? Many people fall out of alignment with their jobs. I’ll give you 9 reasons that I’ve heard time and again from my clients that have prevented them from starting a new meaningful chapter in their work life and then I’ll tell you how to get past those falsities. If any of these reasons resonate with you, I’ll help you to take an honest review of your situation to prepare for making a change in your life. Whether you think that you’re not r...

In this episode, in the company of my guest Caley Dimmock, we explore the upsides and downsides of being a freelancer; how worst case scenarios can be your best friend; and how freelancing evolves along with your relationship with failure. Caley Dimmock is a multi-six figure freelancer providing clients across the globe with market business coaching services. Knowing she wanted to be an entrepreneur from the age of 4, she got into the world of full-time self-employment in 2017 and hasn’t looked...

An unfiltered podcast of stories, strategies and inspiration from other humans navigating work, life and career. If you are feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, lost or lonely in your career, and sick and tired feeling like this, then this podcast is for you. Expect no holds barred stories with possible swearing, tears, life lessons and laughter. Learn from others’ personal stories about their careers. Learn tools and tips to give you the confidence to grow in your career. I'll discuss the diff...