30 Nov 2009 by Sarah Collier
‘To be or not to be.. The rabbit caught in the headlights’ Sarah Collier November 2009 “I have been there, I have looked over the edge, and I have returned” Sir Laurence Olivier wrote these words in his autobiography about how he coped with his stage fright. Many actors, singers and performers have experienced anxiety or stage fright at one point in their career. ....
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23 Nov 2009 by Danielle Collins
How to look slimmer in minutes Wouldn’t it be great if we could have that extra bit of help to look and feel the way we really want to? We all know that a healthy diet, exercise and feeling positive are the ways to achieving the body we dream of. However, wouldn’t it be nice to have that extra bit of help? Wouldn’t it be fantastic to look like we have dropped a dress size within....
2 Apr 2009 by Carole McAlister
Diabetes affects more than 2 million people in the UK. Type 2 diabetes accounts for over 90% of cases. The numbers affected are only going to increase. One of the main concerns about developing diabetes is that you are likely to have a shortened life expectancy by as much as 5-10 years, mainly due to cardiovascular disease (heart attacks, strokes). Other complications of diabetes are eye....
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6 Mar 2009 by Ali Campbell
I have built my reputation on being able to get results, FAST and often when many others have tried and failed. That’s why I often travel the globe working with rock stars, celebrities, diplomats and even royalty. So what’s the key to finding the answers? Simple, ask good questions… One of the first questions I often ask my clients is ‘how do you know that?’ It doesn’t matter....
19 Feb 2009 by Ali Campbell
When I first studied NLP I mistakenly thought that having control of my mind meant I could immunise myself from life. If something bad happened I’d just make it so that it didn’t matter and I hadn’t really wanted it anyway. A bit like the guy running for the train just as the doors close only to do that funny little dance as if to say “just out for a morning jog, what train? Oh that....
16 Feb 2009 by Ali Campbell
(Written last summer) It was the longest day of the year yesterday and boy it felt like it! I spent the day painting my house; someone (who shall remain nameless) said it would be quite therapeutic. It’s not! Well not for me anyway, but it did get me thinking about how we all gloss over irritations in our lives (sorry I know that was terrible but it really was a long day). Research has....
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16 Feb 2009 by Ali Campbell
Three is the magic number By focusing extra attention on what we are doing and accomplishing with our time, we can both achieve and find time ‘to do’ more of what we love. I first explored the idea of ‘done’ lists when working with American life coach Michael Neill, probably my most productive period yet. You see, I’m a ‘lists’ kind of guy. Preparing for a meeting, make a....
9 Feb 2009 by Peta Heskell
Attractive communicators know that when people feel comfortable, they’re much more open to suggestion. Here are a few hints on how to make people feel relaxed. Make Them Feel at Home Pick the right place to talk. You might be happy to discuss personal stuff in the coffee room, but not everyone is. If you are about to communicate sensitive information, reprimand someone or ask them personal....
9 Feb 2009 by Julia McVey
I know that from time to time people doubt their own abilities and this can act as a barrier to moving forward in life. Perhaps you fear interviews or driving tests or are just too shy to say what you really want. Or perhaps you are returning to work after a long period of absence. Building confidence is about putting you first, learning how to value yourself, and staying in control when life....
8 Feb 2009 by Ali Campbell
There’s an old saying ‘be careful what you wish for… you might get it’. On a recent trip to Abu Dhabi, I had an over night stop and a big meeting in London. No big deal you might think, but the absence of clothes added a new dimension to the challenge. Ok that’s a slight exaggeration - I did have clothes, but only the ones I stood in. The problem (although I didn’t realise it at....
5 Feb 2009 by Ali Campbell
Now, I’m guessing that the immediate answer that came up was something along the lines of ‘ when I became an adult’ or ‘ when I moved out of home’ or even ‘when I left him the controlling B*****d’ Hmm maybe not? Ok you get my point. No matter who you are I’m sure you had a quick answer to my question… you did right? Ok, let me ask it another way. ‘When did you stop....
4 Feb 2009 by Ali Campbell
Ok, at the risk of being a little controversial I’ll cut straight to the chase… it’s not will power you need – It’s won’t power! And will power won’t work. Here’s why… There is a very powerful and very real chemical (it’s called dopamine), which is released when we see some visually attractive stimulus. (Cake, chocolate, crisps, handbags, shoes, you get the idea) and when....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Most of us know that having a high metabolism means you burn food off quicker and that it keeps you slim. So what simple things can you do to make sure that you increase your metabolism? Eat little and often – by eating smaller meals more often (e.g. a breakfast, lunch and dinner with a mid morning, mid pm snack and even a small snack after dinner.) you’re keeping your blood sugar....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Eating plenty of protein will help to control your appetite - it’s that element in a meal that leaves you with that satisfied feeling. It is essential for building lean muscle and lean muscle in turn increases your metabolism. A fist-sized portion is a good indicator of the amount of protein required. Good sources of protein are lentils, beans, chicken, turkey, fish or lean beef.
30 Jan 2009 by Ali Campbell
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, or so we’re told. I’m not convinced; I rarely eat breakfast, well not at breakfast time anyway. I prefer to get up, wake up and then eat when I get hungry which is normally about ten(ish)… I guess I didn’t even realize that I had a strategy for this until people kept telling me I’ve been doing it all wrong… but it’s the way....