People respond to change in very similar ways although the speed that people deal with change and the peaks and troughs of emotion can vary great from person to person. The emotional response to change follows this pattern…. Shock / Anger Initially people need to time to recognise what is happening. For a time people may appear to do nothing or very little – perhaps not even coping. A range of reactions may be exp...

What Symptoms of stress do you experience? What can you do about it? Life events occur to most of us over a lifetime, and change our lives in some way. The emphasis here is on change – the events themselves can be positive or negative. Too many changes due to events, in a short period, can lead to negative stress and ill health. Do you experience any of the following symptoms of stress? Physical Symptoms: T...

I’m a “YOU” coach –what does this mean? I am not a Business Coach yet I can help you be more successful as a start-up or a business that is trying to grow. I am not a Career Coach but I can help you be successful in getting the career you desire. I am not a Leadership Coach but I can help you be more successful as a leader. I am not a Life Coach but I can help you change your life. What is different abou...

Are you due to implement a change at work and want to get it right? Have you ever tried to implement a change in your team to then be faced with objections and negativity? Have you ever been part of a change at work and it was managed badly from start to finish? Despite the fact we spend all our lives changing and learning, many of us never really enjoy change. Change can be difficult. Technological advances...

 Depression is a funny word in that we use it in the wrong way which actually diminishes what depression is. We hear people say they are depressed that day but the reality is they are just having a normal bad day.  So what is depression and how can you help?  So what behaviours do people who are depressed show? People can appear normal – they are often trying to deal with their depression and be stro...