At the moment it feels to me like there is tonne of fear circulating through the Universe.  This could simply be my radar, but I’m seeing it and hearing it from a lot of different places.  Mostly I’m hearing it from brilliant, beautiful and talented people which just does not seem right.  Some are my much admired life coaching or business coaching clients, some are peers, some are friends and some even family.

And I’m over it.

Harsh right?

I know.

It’s not really meant to sound that way BUT, in a way it IS meant too as well.

Why?

Because if it’s one thing that really makes me a combination of both sad and mad it’s seeing brilliant, beautiful and talented people stopped dead in their tracks because of fear.  Because of what might be.  Because of might not be.  Because of what she might think.  Because of what he might say.  Because it may not work.  Because it may work.  Because I might not get it.  Because I will get it.

All of these things or fears you may notice have one big thing in common.  None of them have actually happened yet.  They are fears that are … Read the rest

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What does someone having ‘the personal touch’ or giving something ‘the personal touch’ mean to you?

It will of course mean different things to us all, but something I’m seeing more and more is that what was once considered a lovely personal touch or gesture is now considered to be a grand gesture, something that is way above and beyond what we usually expect.  And the crux of what that actually means?  I think, a little sadly, it means we are losing the personal touch in our lives and businesses, creating chasms of space between us as a whole.  And I think technology is likely to be the big partner in crime here, as the portal that is allowing us to make it happen.

Here are some examples as to what I mean.  Do you see yourself or maybe someone you know in them?

- We have ‘conversations’ with people via sms.  Conversations that once upon a time would only ever have happened in person about things like how we feel about each other and life quandaries.  Not just I’m going to be running late or do we need bananas.

- We have to talk to four different layers of … Read the rest

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One of the things I see people do far too often is play small.  Sometimes really small.  And I hate it.  (Nothing like coming right out the gate and just saying what you really mean right?) 

Despite the fact they may be amazing talented at something, brilliant at a particular skill or radiant in certain circumstances, they water that talent down, hide their skill or dull their radiance.  Deliberately.  Why?  Maybe you can tell me beautiful you in a comment below, but I think it’s likely to be a myriad of reasons from things like not wanting to stand out too much, not wanting to draw critique or criticism, fear of getting torn down and yes, fear of getting lifted up too.

It’s beyond beautifully true what Marianne Williamson said in her incredible book ‘A Return to Love.’

“Your playing small does not serve the world.” 

There is such truth in that.  When you play small something you could create that may have the potential to change someone’s life, remains just an idea.  When you play small you don’t give yourself permission to be the ‘real’ you, with you paying the ultimate price in lack of authenticity for doing so. … Read the rest

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Whenever I work with clients for life coaching or business coaching, one of the things they most often want is to create a more beautiful, soulful and incredible life for themselves. They also often want to attain big, juicy and delicious goals while they’re at it – which can are amazing but can also feel more than a little overwhelming.  As a coach it’s my role to help people move through and even embrace that overwhelm, and one of the best ways I know how to do that is by breaking things down into yummy bite sized chunks that can act as a platform for inspiration, change and yes – a more beautiful life.

Here’s a little exercise I’ve done myself and I often get my clients to do in thinking about their own perfect day.  Why not do it for yourself and see what it sparks inside you.

Incredible things may come up – just warning you!  Embrace them.  See where they take you.

Your beautiful life is calling you…

A Day In My Beautiful Life
by ________________

I wake up to the sound of ________________, and roll over to find ________________ in my bed. It … Read the rest

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There are lots of things in life I’m not sure of.  But here’s something I am sure of and do know for certain…

I live an abundant life and am very blessed.

I know that this abundance is not something that has happened or come to me by accident.  I have created it with care, hard work and intention.

And when I speak of abundance I absolutely do not just mean money.  Although – I think it’s incredibly important as a woman and a female entrepreneur to say that abundance of money is something I feel I deserve and should not shy away from as I believe it is the same for ALL women too.  Abundance in my life and my business is so much ‘richer’ and deeper than that.  It’s about time.  How much time I give and have for me.  It’s about relationships.  How much love and friendship and partnership and connection I have in my life.  It’s about gratitude.  How much there is for me to be grateful for, recognise, acknowledge and celebrate.  It’s about actions and behaviours.  Getting to do what I want, when I want, with who I want and how I want.

Something I … Read the rest

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Let’s talk talking.

Or in particular – public speaking.

Supposedly it’s a huge fear for many, many people and in fact I’m sure you’ve all heard that statistic floating about that states it’s actually the BIGGEST fear people have.  Like more than spiders.  Or snakes.  Or death by fire.

Now I’m willing to admit that I just do not get that, likely because a) I absolutely loathe snakes and b) I only now recognise how fortunate I was to have a teacher encourage me to use my voice in debating and public speaking competitions.  I know that Mr Campbell doing that saw me grow up having no fear of speaking in front of others like I know some do.  It’s a gift he gave me that has kept on giving to me all my life and is now a major part of what I do in my business.  I’m forever grateful.

If someone was to ask me what was one of the most important life skills you could ever develop I would have no hesitation in saying that being ok speaking in front of others would be one of them.  And as a entrepreneurial and business skill?  Oh wow.  It’s … Read the rest

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It’s nearly Easter time.  A religious period for millions of people around the world that holds great significance.

And usually where there are special holidays, celebrations and times of togetherness there is food.  A lot of it. Bringing people together to share and enjoy and even feast.

And for Easter we all know the food that most signifies this time of year is…chocolate.  (I almost feel like going ‘Ta Da!’)

Something I have noticed is that as much as chocolate is a well loved food, it’s also a food that for many, carries a lot of emotional weight, pull and baggage.  It’s not always a love love relationship.  It can be a love mixed feelings relationship.  Or even a love hate relationship.

And I think a great deal of that is due to the fact that over time, chocolate has been thrown in the ‘bad’ sin bin category within the unnecessary and dangerous argument of good vs bad food.  I’m not going to get into the argument of whether or not some foods have a higher nutritional content and life giving properties than others.  That’s an absolute given.  Some do.  But the labelling of foods as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ triggers … Read the rest

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How often in life do you find yourself focusing on what you don’t have rather than what you do?  What’s going wrong rather than what’s going right?

If you’re anything like a lot of people then the focusing on the negative stuff is often so much easier to do than focusing on the positive.  The old glass half full.  Why is this?  Honestly beautiful you…I don’t know.  But what I do know is that I don’t like it!

When we focus on the darker side of any situation what I find is that so often that type of thinking can soon begin to translate into thinking darker about ourselves.  While we might have many talents, skills and things to give, share and inspire ourselves and others with – we lose sight of that fact – and often a lot of other great things about ourselves too in the process.  We can so easily slip into thinking we can’t get anything right.  Aren’t talented or focused or connected enough.  Or simply enough.

But we are.  We ARE!

It’s just that when life and stuff and the whole world feels like it’s getting in our way sometimes – we forget we are. … Read the rest

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I think it’s catching on.  And spreading.  And I’m seeing more and more people succumb to its negative charms and lure.

What is it?

Comparisonitis.  The dis-ease of comparing yourself to others.

Now this could be just comparing your body, size or shape to someone else.  It may be your business.  Your blog.  Your husband, wife or partner.  Your wardrobe.  Your friends.  Your personality.  Your social life.  Or it could be all of the above and your entire life rolled into one great big ‘why the hell can I never be like her or as good as that’ horror ball.  Oh dear.  I can hear you sighing and saying ‘Julie please get out of my head!’

I can assure you that I’m not in your head beautiful you but I’ve certainly had Comparisonitis before myself and do from time to time have to catch myself from ensuring I’m not being seductively lured back into it.  It is easy enough to do, especially when you are interested in and genuine about learning from and being around others.  We can’t hide ourselves away from people and in fact it’s not a good idea to do that anyway.  We can learn and love … Read the rest

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When might it be?

Will it be when you lose weight?

Will it be when you tone up?

Will it be when you get your nose done?

Will it be when your hair grows out?

Will it be when you can fit into those jeans?

Will it be when he asks you out?

Will it be once you’ve had sex?

Will it be when you start to go to the gym?

Will it be when you eat perfectly all the time?

Will it be when you get liposuction?

Will it be when you get botox?

Will it be when someone tells you your beautiful?

Will it be when he notices you?

Will it be when you put on makeup?

Will it be when you’re 30?

Will it be when you’re 40?

Will it be when you’re 50?

Will it be when you’re 60?

Will it be when you’re 70?

Will it be when you’re 80?

When will it be?

When will it be beautiful you?  When will you gently proclaim or boldly state that you are over it?  The worry, the obsession, the thinking about what others are thinking, the numbers, the clothes tags, the swimsuit shopping.

When will you … Read the rest

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