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How long is a piece of string?
We often think we need to know more than we do to get started. The truth is, we can trust the process and figure it out as we go.
A Simple Way to Delegate
It’s been said that the best productivity hack is saying no, but delegation works too. Get the free Delegate It worksheet and confidently hand off your next challenging task.
Bending time for greater productivity
I’m back on Saskia’s podcast — now called Pattern Shift — to talk about bending time. We cover what that means and how to do it, so that you can have more productive days.
The Sound of Coaching
If you want to have better conversations, you need to listen. Not to the words, but also the sound of what was said. Listen to The Sound of Coaching in episode 272 at The Coaching Inn
Check Your Thread: Self-Coaching for Sewing Success, Part II
Building from the previous episode, Part II of Self-Coaching for Sewing Success explores all the practical things you can try, so that you get more out of making. And fall in love with your craft again.
Check Your Thread: Self-Knowledge for Sewing Success
In episode 91 of the Check Your Thread podcast, hosted by legendary sewing teacher, writer, and podcaster Zoe Edwards, we get deep into self-knowledge and how we can enjoy our craft — especially when things get frustrating.
Coaching demystified — what actually happens in a session
Frustrated by the representation of coaching in the BBC series, “A Very British Cult”, I wrote a quick walk-through of what actually happens in a coaching session.
Design Feeling: From Overthinking to Deep Thinking
In episode 35 of the Design Feeling podcast, host Nirish Shakya and guest Kim Witten discuss overthinking, noticing, curiosity, creativity and more.
The sweet spot between support and challenge
Meaningful change happens when you feel both supported and challenged.
Criticism is a Wish in Defenses
Our judgemental thoughts weigh us down like heavy armor. Here’s a simple way to let the defensiveness go.
10,000 hours is not enough
The prevailing wisdom was wrong. It’s not about the hours, but how you make them count. Follow the White Rabbit for a different view on how we master our craft.
Answering tough questions on the Half-Finished to Done Podcast
In this episode of the Half-Finished to Done podcast, Cristina Roman and I spend a quick 50 minutes sharing what truly works for being your most productive self — especially when you’re not feeling your best.
Unleash Your Mindset and smash those thought-gremlins!
In this episode of Unleash Your Mindset, Rizwan Javaid and I spend just over an hour sharing actionable strategies for achieving your creative potential. Stay to the end for the special listener challenge!
Yarn over thinking: Create success with coaching, mentoring and craft
Listen to business coach and mentor Saskia de Feijter and I spend 50 minutes on yarn over thinking — it will change your perspective on your craft, whatever that may be
Check Your Thread: Making personal manifestos
I sit down with legendary sewing teacher, writer, and podcaster Zoe Edwards in episode 71 of the Check Your Thread podcast. We talk about making personal manifestos and much more. Listen now and never again ask yourself, “What should I be doing?”
It all starts with your vision…get it sorted here
What’s the difference between strategy and tactics? Who cares about a Vision Statement? What’s my mission? Read on to demystify all these terms and get started with your big plans
Do Future You a Favour
When we're feeling tired or burnt out, it can be especially hard to make smart choices. Give yourself a break by creating a list of options of the things you know will replenish your energy and give yourself the calm you need. Future you will thank you!
Take the Strengths Challenge!
Make work more fun by playing to your strengths. Start your journey here to identify, apply and maximise your strengths.
You need a compelling reason
Without compelling reasons for doing your work, you’re making things harder on yourself. Learn about compelling reasons, why you need them, and how to achieve your goals quicker and easier.