In this final episode of Season Two, I work with Sarah as she explores the impact motherhood has had on her self-esteem and her career. Trained, as many women are, to put others first she now finds herself with an increasingly empty nest, time to spend on creative projects but a part of her that seems to sabotage this time. She has a novel to write but a mind full of limiting beliefs that stop her from being able to sit down and write.
With themes of co-dependency, empty nest adjustments and conflicting priorities this coaching conversation challenges the validity of the “shoulds” we live by and shows what happens when we start to see ourselves and our time in a new light.
If you are struggling to give yourself time for creative projects here’s what I suggest:
Put creative time in your diary, tell your family what you’re doing and guard that time like you would a small baby
Do business with the part of your brain telling you that you’re wasting time - you’re a human being, not a human doing
Be accountable to someone for your creative progress - get a mentor, join a creative group etc.
Enjoy the process and remember this is far more about enjoying the experience of being creative than it is about the output.
If you need to, take a class to improve your skills and confidence
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In this final episode of Season Two, I work with Sarah as she explores the impact motherhood has had on her self-esteem and her career. Trained, as many women are, to put others first she now finds herself with an increasingly empty nest, time to spend on creative projects but a part of her that seems to sabotage this time. She has a novel to write but a mind full of limiting beliefs that stop her from being able to sit down and write.
With themes of co-dependency, empty nest adjustments and conflicting priorities this coaching conversation challenges the validity of the “shoulds” we live by and shows what happens when we start to see ourselves and our time in a new light.
If you are struggling to give yourself time for creative projects here’s what I suggest:
Put creative time in your diary, tell your family what you’re doing and guard that time like you would a small baby
Do business with the part of your brain telling you that you’re wasting time - you’re a human being, not a human doing
Be accountable to someone for your creative progress - get a mentor, join a creative group etc.
Enjoy the process and remember this is far more about enjoying the experience of being creative than it is about the output.
If you need to, take a class to improve your skills and confidence
Episode 5 - Daphne - Bullies destroyed my confidence
Tell Me Who You Really Are
51 minutes 8 seconds
2 years ago
Episode 5 - Daphne - Bullies destroyed my confidence
Meet Daphne - a successful businesswoman who suffers with anxiety and a loss of confidence due to former workplace bullying and menopausal issues. For context, Daphne has been through two bouts of serious workplace bullying neither of which were dealt with appropriately. Hear how the dusty ghosts from the past still linger in her life and how the power of coaching can send them packing.
This is another episode in which you can literally hear the psychological shift as Daphne starts to understand a new truth about her past.
Listen out for themes of menopause and workplace bullying.
If you've experienced bullying at your work please don’t blame yourself. That’s exactly what the bully wants you to believe so that they can get away with their awful behaviour.
Speak to HR and tell them what’s happening. Hopefully, this will nip things in the bud.
However, if this doesn’t work consider getting legal advice. Also, consider leaving - your sanity and mental health are far too valuable to risk going through any more bullying.
Know that bullies treat you badly because they are trying to offload their own intolerable feelings of self-hatred onto you. What I’m saying here is that it’s not about you no matter how personal it feels.
Next time you come across a bully put an immediate boundary in place by calling out their behaviour. This way they will know not to mess with you again.
Tell Me Who You Really Are
In this final episode of Season Two, I work with Sarah as she explores the impact motherhood has had on her self-esteem and her career. Trained, as many women are, to put others first she now finds herself with an increasingly empty nest, time to spend on creative projects but a part of her that seems to sabotage this time. She has a novel to write but a mind full of limiting beliefs that stop her from being able to sit down and write.
With themes of co-dependency, empty nest adjustments and conflicting priorities this coaching conversation challenges the validity of the “shoulds” we live by and shows what happens when we start to see ourselves and our time in a new light.
If you are struggling to give yourself time for creative projects here’s what I suggest:
Put creative time in your diary, tell your family what you’re doing and guard that time like you would a small baby
Do business with the part of your brain telling you that you’re wasting time - you’re a human being, not a human doing
Be accountable to someone for your creative progress - get a mentor, join a creative group etc.
Enjoy the process and remember this is far more about enjoying the experience of being creative than it is about the output.
If you need to, take a class to improve your skills and confidence
