The Leap To Lead

I tried something new recently, and I want to share it because it may work for you too.

Have you stopped to think about what fills your cup?

Feeling angry with your life? It's time to put a stop to that. Anger is a natural human emotion. We feel anger when we see an injustice. We feel anger when horrible things happen. We feel anger when people hurt us or our family. It’s natural to feel anger, it is an emotion. So why do we sometimes feel angry with our lives? When we feel angry with our lives, it’s often a sign that we need to take a...

If you could do anything, what would you do? I asked this question on social media recently, and it was interesting the responses I received. “ Good question! ” “ This is what I always struggle with ” “ I wish I knew ”

Whether you’re about to move for the first time or moving for the fifth time, there is one secret that can make your transition great. Today I’m going to let you in on that secret, are you ready?

“We’re moving” These simple words can conjure up so much emotion.  For some there is sheer excitement, for others it is complete overwhelm, and for some it is a combination of both.  How can such simple words foster such a dramatic range of responses? Discover more in this post.

Moving can be super challenging, but it can also be so rewarding.  Which is why today I want to share with you the 3 things that no one told you about moving abroad.

We all make the decision to move abroad for different reasons - we want to experience new things; this is where the career opportunities are; we want to share the world with our children… The list of possible reasons is endless.  No matter your reason for considering a move, there are some key questions you should answer.

We are coming to that time of year where many families are about to move and face settling into a new city, new country, new schools and new homes.  There are times when it doesn’t all go smoothly.  So how do you know if your move is having an impact on your child? 

We choose to move abroad for different reasons, some feel that they have to do it to further their own or their spouses career. Others make the deliberate choice to move because they can see opportunities for themselves and their families.  No matter why you are moving abroad, the process sparks a whole range of emotions. From being happy and excited about the new opportunities, to feeling sa...

Life as an expat mum can be so rewarding, but it can also be really, really challenging. We are the go-to person for everything family related, and it doesn’t end there. Trying to stay on top of it all can be exhausting, let alone sometimes really lonely too. So today I’m sharing my essential resources to ensure survival as an expat mum.

I get asked this question occasionally. And more recently when working with a client, it became necessary that I share a little more about my career story.  When I did, she found huge value and power in my story. Not because we have similar career backgrounds, but because she realised that I too have been there. I too have had to ‘give up’ a lot and make changes and sometimes just do somethin...

I’m not sure there is one answer to this question. I think the definition of coaching varies for different people. You only have to think of sporting teams and the role of the coach is unique often to the code of sport, and sometimes within a code it's unique to the team.  So today I’m answering this from my perspective, both as someone who has received great coaching, but also as someone who...

Let’s face it, life as an expat mum comes with a uniqueness that many of us take time to understand and adjust to.

Have you tried to change something in your life before, and it hasn’t worked? Personal change is hard. Frankly, if it was easy then we wouldn’t be talking about it.  You know how it goes. You start your week feeling highly motivated, this is the week that you will exercise regularly and eat well, no more sugary treats! By Wednesday you’re feeling too tired to work out and you’re sneaking a li...

I so enjoyed this interview with Sarah Brown from Class Beauty where we discuss THE secret every busy mum needs to hear. We talk about why it's normal to feel lost and alone, and what you can do right now to change this for yourself.  If you like this discussion and want more support, join me for a FREE Workshop www.expatparentingabroad.com/workshop I look forward to seeing you there x

I might get a lot of flack for this but... I truly believe that you can be happy, but still dissatisfied with your life.

As busy mums, we get very reliant on our natural responses. We often don’t even think about what we are doing. Be it packing lunches, vacuuming, putting washing away. It all becomes second nature. What’s scary is when the same thing happens with our self talk. We very quickly become reliant on our “normal” responses. We stop thinking about what we are saying to ourselves.

Have you ever had that niggling feeling that something isn’t quite right? That sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach that all is not well in your world? You keep pushing it aside. You keep focused on your family and their needs. You keep ignoring “that” feeling. Well my friend, I’m here to share that you are not doing yourself any favours.

It’s a new year, and always at this time of year, you feel renewed, re-energised and refocused, ready for what lies ahead. However, after 2020 and all the craziness, I think as we step into 2021 this is even more so. We want better things for ourselves and for our family. We want more for ourselves and for our family. Discover how you can become the star in your own life! Download my free resource...

No matter whether you were in lockdown for Christmas and New Year, or if you were lucky enough to celebrate as normal… as a busy expat mum we all know that we neglect our skin from time to time. That’s why I invited Sarah Brown to share her best tips with us… and she’s got three professional secrets to share too! Sarah has been in the beauty industry for over 16 years, she has been a therapist and...

This holiday season is like no other. For many of us, we can’t be with our family and that feels just heartbreaking. But there are ways you can make this holiday season special and connect, even if it can’t be in person.  Plan a virtual party - If you’re not sure where to start, here are some ideas Read aloud - Here is a list of 10 stories, you can read online Sing Songs together - Christmas...

OMG! As if life wasn’t already crazy enough, Miss J got in the car after school the other day and announced that her friend now has her own phone, followed very quickly with “when can I have one?”

This Christmas is feeling a little different for me, and I don’t doubt that it is for you too. While we keep hearing it, it is true… 2020 has been crazy.  Christmas is normally a time for us to connect as a family, give thanks for all that we have and share gifts with those that we love. And yes, in some regard we will still have the opportunity to do that. Our family (pending no further outb...

Bethany is an award winning coach, best selling author, and founder of The Kaizen Woman™. With over 20 years of experience, she is passionate about helping visionary individuals and heart-centered entrepreneurs increase their personal power so that they can enjoy success that satisfies at a soul level… in relationships, careers, and with money. In this interview Beth is going to share some of her...