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My LI activity dropped off a cliff towards the end of 2024. A fall and a broken rib at the end of November meant that even sitting at my laptop was impossible for more than short periods of time and doing anything was just slow. Despite that I've been on LI now and again commenting on and supporting the posts of others. It takes little effort to like, comment and share and it made me feel better to know I was still offering value when I felt a bit useless. If I've ignored you recently I humbly apologise and beg forgiveness. If you tried to book a time and saw pages of unavailable days don't let that put you off. I'm now getting up to speed and back in the swing. My booking diary has been updated and I have times available for Intro calls for anyone looking for Executive Coaching or Coach Supervision. BTW forget New Year resolutions. They don't work and there's a really good reason why, which I'll explain in another post. I have space for new clients from the end of February which is actually the perfect time to start something new. #ExecutiveCoaching #NewYearResolution #coachsupervision

𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘴 100, 𝘯𝘰 110%. 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦, 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘶. This was a comment I got after presenting 'Hypertensive Emergencies' at a departmental academic seminar. A good friend once said to me that at a point, 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞. 𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲. I didn't really understand it at the time, but I knew it was something I wanted to step into in every facet of my life. Not too long after my presentation at the seminar, a colleague walked up to me to ask if I was actively preparing for an upcoming exam or belonging to some other group. She asked this to understand why I seemed to desire knowledge, eagerly contribute to the management of patients, and did things somewhat differently from other doctors at my level. 𝒬𝓊𝒾𝓉𝓮 𝒶 𝒽𝓊𝓂𝒷𝓁𝒾𝓃𝓰 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒾𝓃𝓉𝓇𝓸𝓈𝓅𝓮𝒸𝓉𝒾𝓋𝓮 𝓸𝓃𝓮 𝒻𝓸𝓇 𝓂𝓮. Every day, I'm learning that we don't have to make the news before we lead life excellently. Excellence is a requirement, and desire is all that is necessary to walk in it. I'm grateful for the areas I've mastered and many others that I'm still gaining mastery. ________________________________________ 𝑺𝒆𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒚 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆? 𝑰 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 #𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 #𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 #𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉. 𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔. 𝑰 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒂𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒆.

How do you respond when you become derailed or emotionally hijacked? Having control of the situation in these types of moments is guaranteed change your perspective on your job. https://buff.ly/3UHTAaj But how do we have control? Find out in this month's Group Coaching Forum, where two executive coaches will lead a dynamic discussion about navigating conflict so that you can keep your inner peace. RSVP on our website: https://buff.ly/3UUWwli

"Nadine ran an excellent confidence training session for the JLD - got some great tips on how to reframe self-critical thoughts and make them support a growth mindset!" "High energy, engaging and to the point! An excellent session with Nadine and the team. Recommended to any lawyer!" "Nadine was a fantastic and (as one might expect), confident conference lead. She came with fantastic positive energy and made everyone feel more empowered to be confident by the end of the session. Would highly recommend!" "I attended the Killer Confidence session hosted by Nadine in collaboration with the Junior Lawyers Division. The interactive webinar was a great opportunity to step outside of my comfort zone and engage with like minded professionals. The session looked at provoking topics, including strategies to combat imposter syndrome, and Nadine imparted some useful tips that I intend to use moving forwards in my career." Just a few examples of the great feedback we received following the last webinar Nadine Stanton delivered for the Junior Lawyers Division. Next up is 'Developing Resilience' on Wednesday 16th October from 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Join us to: • Understand the definition of resilience and its importance  • Learn how to differentiate between positive and negative thinking  • Learn to challenge the way you think  • Learn useful tools to help you build resilience  • Learn to develop key Emotional Intelligence skills  • Learn how to help others to build resilience Register your attendance here: https://bit.ly/3YCO2S5 Rebekah Sutcliffe Daniel George Peacock #juniorlawyersdivision #motivation #inspiration #trainingjuniorlawyers

I recently facilitated a teambuilding game for 250 people in Amsterdam as part of a global market access event. I always experience a normal dose of nerves before going on stage. This time, my amygdala and my limbic system went into overdrive. My throat closed. I felt dizzy. Nauseous. My heart rate was through the roof. I registered every noise and every movement around me as a threat. Luckily, this all happened before breakfast, and I could retreat to my hotel room where I tried out a few of the anxiety-management techniques I share with speakers who come to me for speaker coaching. The good news is they worked! 🙌 How a speaker shows up at events is critical to success since one of the fundamental jobs of a speaker is to make their audience feel comfortable and able to receive their messages. Given that 85% of people admit to feeling anxious before speaking (and the other 15% are probably lying 😉), I thought I would share my top five tips for getting a grip on speaker anxiety. What do you do to manage your anxiety before speaking? Please share your strategies in the comments below 👇. Together we can all benefit from presenting with more confidence! 💪 #speakeranxiety #manageanxiety #presentationtips

Monday Motivation: Transforming Stress into Your Superpower 🧠 Entrepreneurs, leaders, innovators - ready to revolutionize your relationship with stress? This week's #MondayMotivation features a game-changing TED Talk by health psychologist Kelly McGonigal: "How to Make Stress Your Friend." In a world where stress seems inevitable, especially for those of us navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship and leadership, this talk offers a fresh perspective that could transform how you view and handle pressure. 🎙️ TED Talk: "How to Make Stress Your Friend" by Kelly McGonigal 🔗 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ed2E54hA Key Takeaways: - Stress Mindset Matters: How you think about stress can change its impact on your health and performance. - The Upside of Stress: Discover how stress responses can actually enhance your performance and resilience. - Social Connection: Learn why reaching out to others during stressful times is biologically wired to help you cope. - Rethinking Physical Responses: Interpret your body's stress signals as preparation, not anxiety. - Creating Meaning from Stress: How embracing stress can lead to personal growth and a more meaningful life. 🤔 Reflection Points: - How has your perception of stress influenced your entrepreneurial journey? - Can you recall a time when stress actually improved your performance or decision-making? - In what ways can you leverage stress to fuel innovation and growth in your business? - How might changing your relationship with stress impact your leadership style? Let's dive into this together! Share your thoughts and experiences with stress in the comments. How do you plan to apply these insights in your professional life? Remember, the goal isn't to eliminate stress, but to harness its power. Let's transform our challenges into catalysts for success! #StressManagement #EntrepreneurMindset #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #BusinessSuccess #Resilience

At BetterWorld Partners, we believe that caring for ourselves and others includes how we handle disagreements! It takes some time and intention to understand the best ways to navigate those tricky and triggering moments that can send individuals and organizations into a tailspin. The struggle is real, y’all! We’ve designed our next workshop to explore this topic in-depth and equip you with some tools and practices you can use in everyday life, whether with a co-worker, colleague, or family member. It’s called “PeaceTalks: The Art of Conflict Communication,” and takes place October 23-24 - registration is open. As we head into this season, it feels extra relevant. Learn more and sign up, here: https://lnkd.in/gdtNGEyg Conflict is a natural part of life, but it doesn't have to leave us feeling overwhelmed. In those heated moments, when emotions run high, we want to remind you that you already possess a simple yet powerful tool: your breath. Deep breathing does more than just calm you down; it creates a space for understanding. When we breathe deeply, we activate our body's natural relaxation response. This helps us… > Slow down and reconnect: A slower heart rate and lower blood pressure create space for calm and connection. > Focus on what matters: Improved focus allows you to truly hear the other person and express yourself clearly. > Choose your response, not just react: Deep breathing gives your brain the oxygen it needs to make thoughtful decisions, not impulsive ones. We recommend The 3-4-5 Breath. You can practice this anytime, anywhere. > Inhale: Breathe in slowly through your nose for a count of 3. > Pause: Hold your breath gently for a count of 4. > Exhale: Breathe out slowly through your mouth for a count of 5. Repeat this cycle a few times, noticing the rise and fall of your breath.  So, the next time conflict arises, we recommend taking a moment to breathe. By caring for yourself in this way, you will create the capacity to care for your relationships, too. #ConflictManagement #Arguments

May 2024 have been fertile ground for planting the seeds of living, loving, and leading well, nurturing a happy and prosperous 2025! I recently received this powerful testimony: "As a holistic physician and business owner, I sought out Mary's program because I was searching for a way to uplevel my frequency and capabilities as a person and leader. One of the issues that I realized was that my business and finances were intimately tied to and related to my own personal development and leadership skills. Mary was a true delight to work with - supportive and guiding when needed, but also deeply intentional about challenging me to do the hard work necessary to progress in my personal and business life. My overall results include: uplevelling my business model from an insurance-based to a cash-based model in order to value my time and experience more and provide patients with a better quality of care and stabilize the practice model; improving my relationship with myself and my loved ones; strengthening my leadership skills in guiding my team; and even becoming a better clinician and human being through practicing the art of listening, conversation, and embodying presence. I would recommend Mary to any entrepreneur that is looking to combine personal development with business success for a well-rounded life that is centered on healing oneself and others." - Dr. Andrew Wong You can have these results, too! Join me starting Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | Noon-1 PM EST | Virtual Group Coaching Are you ready to shift from your overwhelm to clarity, from reactivity to calm, and from burnout to grounded leadership? Do you spend a lot of time trying to 'get rid of' symptoms? Why not use them instead? If you’ve been feeling your stress and normalizing the symptoms like shoulder pain, procrastinating on that 'thing' again, under/over-eating, or you haven’t noticed any of your breaths throughout the day (shallow breathing anyone?)—this 13-week program is your invitation to transform these symptoms. Schedule a call to see if this is right for you: https://bit.ly/3ZYULEJ

In my work as a Communication Coach in healthcare, we often work through plaguing thoughts of being an imposter and perfectionism which has a negative impact on our health and team dynamics as we care for patients. We often hold ourselves to impossible standards which lead to feelings of resentment and burn out. Let’s remember that it is when we create healthy boundaries for ourselves that we have the capacity to truly serve from a glad heart without negatively impacting our physical/emotional/mental/spiritual health. It’s Okay to… ⛔ say, “No”. 💪 cry; it is a sign of strength. 💖 do what's best for YOU. ✨ make mistakes. 😊 be kind to yourself. The good news is, old habits and negative patterns can be re-routed by creating new neural pathways. 🌟 1:1 Coaching is a powerful way to get unstuck. I would love to hear from you for a complimentary chemistry call.  Simply e-mail me to see if you’re curious to learn more about coaching. . . . Grace Marin, MSN, MBA, RN, CPXP Founder |President PX Coaching, LTD. 📞 917.565.1456 📧 grace.marin@pxcoaching.com 🌐 https://lnkd.in/d-_nwNdu #Boundaries #ImposterSyndrome #Perfectionism #PreventBurnout #SelfAcceptance #Coaching #CoachingSupport #MentalHealthMatters #service #communication #pxcoaching #pxcoachingltd

“What promise will you commit to?” At last night’s Strategic PA Network event, Jo Reeves PCC ended her empowering talk on ‘C Suite Confidence’ by asking us all this question... Needless to say it really got me thinking! The session was focused on how we can increase our confidence as individuals, both inside and outside of the workplace. One thing that really struck a chord for me is how simple changes can transition you from having a passive persona to coming across as assertive. An important example given, was for each of us to try and avoid certain words from our communication such as “sorry” and “just” - easier said than done, right? In the past, I’ve been a culprit of having imposter feelings; for me in particular this would especially emerge when encountering people in social situations who are employed by, or lead, huge corporations. Feeling intimidated, I would automatically describe my own role in phrases such as “I’m just helping to run a small business” or referring to my Life Coaching Diploma as “just a course I do on the side.” Last night’s talk really hit home how my previous use of language has not only hugely undermined my capabilities and achievements, but how as a consequence I’ve also been appearing as passive in the process. There were so many key takeaways from this talk, that I’ve written up lots of notes (which I know my future self will thank me for.) Although I’ve definitely become a lot more mindful over the past six months, the promise I’m committing to from now - as Jo so nicely summed up - is “to change how I show up in the world”. So from now on, expect to hear a whole lot less "just's" from me!