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Coaching in the Garden

Friday, September 3, 2010

When I first started my coaching practice in 2003 I wondered endlessly about the ‘right’ way to run my business. I used to think about the right location to see clients and whether to ‘see’ them at all since much life coaching takes place over the phone. I wonder whether coaching over the phone has become ubiquitous because it’s sold to coaches by coach training companies. It’s easier for coaching training companies to get would-be coaches to buy into the courses if they (the would-be coach) think they have no ceiling on the number of clients they have potential... 

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My Book, Mothers Work

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

The writing of my first book – on working mothers – is nearly at an end. One of the highlights and privileges of the job is reading the inner thoughts and feelings of all the  mums who’ve taken part in the surveys I’ve run. This one made me laugh from Lisa in my survey on how to thrive: “Keep your eye on the old work/life balance. It’s very easy to be seduced by work. You’re back to your old self, in control, receiving praise and recognition … It’s very easy to turn a blind eye to your home becoming a pig-sty, your children becoming ferral... 

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Pam’s Bright Story

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Pam Lyddon is a bright spark in the marketing world who set up Bright Star Digital in 2010. She explains why she called The Thinking Woman’s Coach: I was at the beginning of setting up my business. At that time I had 1 client, had gone from a secure job to working from home and started a new business, no suppliers  and more importantly in the middle of Britain’s worst weather for decades…I had met her previously at my old job and liked her from the offset she was very different to other coaches I had met through my media work… So, when I was in a panicked fog on, where to go... 

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Jessica Chiver’s New Website

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

I’ve graduated to a website of my very own name. Fancy that. The marketing brains at my publisher said jessicachivers.com is the way to go so I’m here but still striving to help you be you, but better as per my old web address. Same substance, new style – what do you think? There’s lots of ways to interact on the new site and regular updates so do come back for new things each week. The words on the right describe what you can expect from a coaching relationship with me. Share this:  Read More

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Positive self-talk

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Have you got a friend or foe upstairs in that beautiful bonce of yours? A helpful little thing that calms, soothes and bolsters? Or a Meddling Martha that undermines, irritates and hinders you? Hmmm, ponder that one a moment. I’ve got a lovely new client who’s noticed her Meddling Martha has gone into over drive since she quit corporate life to go solo. You might know the sort of thing – an inner  voice that questions decisions, gives back-chat about your... Read More

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Food For Thought

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Sign up for my free monthly mind mover e-mail to help you be a flourishing female.  A short blend of psychology, coaching stories, advice, inspiration and offers every month. Over the last 6 years I’ve written over 100 columns dealing with singleton-dom, motherhood, falling of the career ladder (and climbing back on), self-esteem, ra-ra skirts [...]

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The Vitality Show 2010

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The Thinking Woman’s Coach listens first and speaks second, although sometimes it’s my mouth piece I’m hired for in which case it’s all about the talking. At the Vitality Show this year I inspired a group of mums to be confident about knowing what they want when the return to work post baby. I showered [...]