Ambitious women are often told to "slow down" or "be happy with where they are”. If you’re a high-performing woman, you’ll probably know the frustration that comes from hearing this. So why do high-performing women continue to push themselves, not only when facing others’ criticism, but even in the face of exhaustion? Understanding the deep-seated [...]

If you’re struggling in any area of your life, going it alone might be the hardest way to get to the other side. The reality is, the key to unlocking greater change doesn’t lie in solitude, but in the power of a community. Finding others who share our ambitions, goals and interests can lighten the [...]

Survival mode - it's a reality many of us know all too well. We’re caught in a constant state of fight or flight, feeling like each day’s a race to the finish line where we rarely pause to breathe or truly live. And with the pace of our lives these days, it's easy to slip [...]

Ever feel like your energy’s fading faster than you’d like, especially on those long workdays? If you’re finding yourself burning the candle at both ends for more than a couple of weeks at a time, you may need to look at supporting your body to avoid burnout - because that kind of pace really can’t [...]

When was the last time you thought about the kind of messaging that continually enters your mind? The reality is, whether they’re subliminal or out in the open, the messages we’re so often bombarded with weigh us down and cause stress in the back of our minds.  A lot of the time, we’re not even [...]

I see more and more women in their 40's, 50's and even 60's  who are struggling with burnout. And while you could attribute this to things like perimenopause, there’s usually a lot more going on here. In recent discussions with Gen X women, I’ve discovered a range of factors that contribute to this phenomenon. We're [...]

 I’ve noticed that my high-functioning clients seem to drink more than the average person.  They’re women who juggle a lot of responsibilities and pressure, and tend to use alcohol more frequently. It’s a way to switch off, or a bit of a reward at the end of a stressful day. It’s also likely they [...]

Let's be real: running a business can be incredibly exhausting. Long hours, high-stake decisions and that never-ending to-do list can leave us feeling constantly drained. The thing is, as business owners, we’re so accustomed to high stress that we don’t even notice it. Well, not until it gets really bad.  But what if I told [...]

 Do you ever feel as though life is just one exhausting treadmill? You work hard, balance responsibilities, and yet, can't seem to shake off that constant feeling of fatigue.  You may be surprised to learn that this overwhelming exhaustion might have nothing to do with your workload. As someone who regularly runs workshops, a [...]

Have you ever been in a place where you're watching every bite you eat, sticking to a strict exercise routine to feel fit, yet you still end up feeling tired or not as healthy as you wish? It’s super frustrating, isn't it? You're following all the rules, so why isn't it working? A few years [...]