At Bird, we have a course that takes a deep dive into stress and how it impacts our thoughts and behaviour. Yesterday I ran the session with a large group of charity CEOs, encouraging them to explore where they recognise the manifestations of stress in their own lives and in the behaviours …
Welcome to this week’s Bird newsletter. Over the past couple of years Bird has been taking flight, and I have been lucky enough to work alongside some amazing associates. This week I would like to introduce Michaela. Michaela is a coach, educator, social worker and mother. Always pursuing the ingredients for a …
Imposter Syndrome is something I’ve never actually written about, but something that comes up time and again when I run workshops and deliver 1:1 coaching sessions. Imposter Syndrome is “a term coined in 1978 by clinical psychologists Dr. Pauline R. Clance and Suzanne A. Imes referring to high-achieving individuals marked by an …
A lot of my inspiration for workshops and blogs, and generally navigating life, come from Brené Brown. And she has just released a new book that I am devouring. ‘Braving the Wilderness’ is incredible so far (I’m two chapters in). Brené is talking about how we can navigate the world in a simultaneously connected …
The other day I watched this BBC short and was in tears. It shares how vital it was for many people to discuss how they felt in times of challenge. Those interviewed are people we all know, people who have been in the public eye, people who in some cases have spent their lives …
This week I’ve been delivering a number of sessions at organisations. It’s so exciting to be part of the movement toward prioritising wellbeing and good mental health in the work place. There are some fantastic organisations out there giving time and finances toward staff care. One of the sessions I ran this …
Recently we ran a two day perfectionism training session for staff at a hospice in Essex. The session was an opportunity for attendees to explore where perfectionism shows up for them either within the work place or at home. The sessions were great, with attendees exploring ideas and angles on perfectionism they …
I felt pretty stressed out yesterday morning for various reasons. My brain was telling me to get up out of bed and get cracking with all the tasks that lay ahead of me. Get up, dive straight in and get grafting. Now ordinarily I start my days with a 15 minute meditation …
Sometimes, life can feel heavy. The heaviness can be particularly evident if we are working in challenging environments or with challenging content. I remember when I used to work in the charity sector supporting women who had experienced some form of violence I’d take that heavy feeling home with me. The heaviness …
In honour of mental health awareness week I want to write to you about the mind, and the body. For years I ignored or suppressed feelings that arose in my body. I saw anxiety in my chest as a nuisance to be powered through, feelings of tiredness or awkwardness to be managed …
