Hello everyone!

Welcome to the January edition of Angles and Aspects.

Happy new year! I hope everyone had a restful festive break, and is feeling suitably recharged and refreshed!

Why not make yourself a hot drink, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter from the Life Architect.

New year's resolutions versus intentions 

January is the time of year when people are motivated to set their resolutions. I prefer to talk about New Year's intentions rather than resolutions and I hope the infographic below explains why.

If you need some support to set some intentions for 2026, then book a coaching session.

Diversity: Diversity: 

Black Women and Vulnerability: What Brene Brown Got Wrong

Check out this article from Dr Carey Yazeed, which offers a powerful challenge to the idea that vulnerability is a universal experience. It argues that Black women face unique barriers shaped by racism, double standards and a lack of psychological safety.

Using the backlash against Angel Reese and LSU’s championship win — where a majority-Black team was subjected to online abuse, character attacks and criticism for the same on-court behaviour praised in white players — it highlights how Black women are routinely punished for expressing emotion, authenticity or confidence, and how mainstream frameworks on vulnerability fail to reflect their lived realities.

The piece calls for research, representation and societal attitudes that truly acknowledge these differences and create spaces where Black women can belong without fear.

Click the green button below to read the full article.

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Hello everyone!
 
Welcome to the December edition of Angles and Aspects.
 
Happy holidays! I don’t know about you but this year has been one of change and transition for me, so I’m especially looking forward to a bit of time off to rest, reconnect, and recharge (and top up on my vitamin D back home in SA).
 
Why not make yourself a hot drink (I am loving Karak Chai at the moment), get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter from the Life Architect.

Coaching programs

Check out this fun video I made using AI! I love how it has made my profile picture talk — and hasn't AI done a great job of animating my glasses?!

The purpose of the video is to share the approach behind my coaching programs. If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one and/or want to invest in your growth and development, then have a look at my coaching programs — from a single session to my signature C2B (Concept to Blueprint to build) program over 12 months,

Festive Offer:

For December only, enjoy 10% off all coaching programs with the discount code FESTIVE at checkout. But be quick — this offer expires at midnight on 31 December 2025.

Not sure if coaching is what you’re looking for? Schedule a free 30-minute chemistry call and discover whether we’re the right match.

End of year self-reflection

I find that the holiday season at the end of the year is the perfect time for reflection. Taking a step back helps me learn from the past and make intentional choices that align with my values, purpose, and goals for the year ahead.

I’ve been doing this reflection process for many years, and over time I’ve refined it into a simple, practical worksheet that guides you through each step.

If you’re curious about reflecting on your own year, you can download the worksheet for free by clicking the green box below.

I hope it supports you in gaining clarity and setting meaningful intentions for the year to come!

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the November edition of Angles and Aspects.

It really feels like autumn is well and truly here now the clocks have gone back! It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get cosy, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

Personal development: My beliefs about myself​​​​​​

We all develop stories (narratives) that we tell ourselves, which can be both helpful and unhelpful. This simple way might help you to look at how you are caring for yourself and developing healthier beliefs.

Men’s Health Awareness Month: Movember

November is Movember, a month dedicated to raising awareness of men’s health — not just the physical, but the mental too. While discussions around prostate and testicular cancer are vital, men’s mental health and suicide prevention are equally urgent.

Every year, one man dies by suicide every minute, and in the UK, men make up around 75% of all suicides. Too often, men struggle in silence, held back by outdated ideas of masculinity — that being strong means staying quiet or not asking for help.

This Movember, let’s change that. Real strength lies in speaking up, checking in with friends, and taking proactive steps toward better mental health.

Take the First Step Toward Better Mental Wellbeing

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, irritable, or exhausted, or if your sleep has been off, it may be time to pause and check in with yourself.

Our Neuro-biofeedback Stress and Resilience Assessment is a one-hour, one-off face-to-face session using Heart Rate Variability (HRV) to measure your stress levels and resilience. The insights gained can help you feel calm, confident, and in control — and put you on the cutting edge of health, wellbeing, and stress management.

Click the green button below to learn more and book your assessment.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the October edition of Angles and Aspects.

It really feels autumnal now, and the evenings are really pulling in! It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

Personal development: Architects in Action

I am excited to launch Episode 15 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

This month I chatted with Ameeta Jaga, Professor of Organisational Psychology and Deputy Dean of Transformation in the Commerce Faculty at the University of Cape Town.

Click on the button below to watch Episode 15.

Organisational Development: Words of destruction

Check out this Instagram reel, in which Ocean Vuong discusses with Seth Meyers how words of destruction are often tied to ideas of success—especially in male culture—and how this language reinforces toxic masculinity.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the September edition of Angles and Aspects.

I hope everyone had a great summer and that you were able to catch up on some reading by the pool or on the beach. I don't know about you, but I have a big pile of books on the side of my bed that I am simultaneously reading and never seem to complete - and the pile keeps on growing as I buy more books!

Here are my top book recommendations that keep me entertained throughout the summer holidays!

It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

Personal Development: Mel Robbins - The Let Them Theory

The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins offers a life-changing duo: “Let Them” (release the urge to control others) and “Let Me” (focus on what you can control). Relatable stories, grounded research, and Robbins' candid style deliver a surprisingly powerful and freeing mindset shift. Especially perfect for anyone drained by people-pleasing or burnout. Simple? Yes. Effective? Absolutely.

Organisational Development: The Conversation

The Conversation by Robert Livingston equips committed individuals and organizations with a science-grounded, step-by-step roadmap for confronting racism. Using the PRESS framework and engaging storytelling, Livingston transforms complex social dynamics into actionable dialogue and strategies. Insightful, accessible, and optimistic - this is essential reading for anyone ready to move from well-intentioned statements to real, equitable progress.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the August edition of Angles and Aspects.

I hope everyone is having a great summer and that you have some downtime planned, whether you're heading off on holiday, or staying at home. It's time to make yourself a cup of iced tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

Personal development: Why it is important to have a courageous conversation?

I do not like the term “difficult” or “awkward” conversation as it fails to capture what makes the conversation difficult. 

In my experience, it takes courage, honesty, emotional intelligence and compassion (for all parties) to have a conversation.

I loved this Instagram reel. I loved what Kimberly Wilson says on WHY it is so IMPORTANT to have the courageous and compassionate conversation!

If you would like to explore this subject further - how to have those conversations and how to reframe your perspective arond them, please book a coaching session with me.

Diversity: Black Pride 2025

UK Black Pride celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer with its biggest event yet in London - bringing the community together for a powerful day of celebration, protest, performances, talks, and connection.

This year's event takes place from 12:00-21:00 on Sunday, 10th August 2025, at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. You can find further details on this dedicated website.

Come on down - the more the merrier!

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the July edition of Angles and Aspects. 

I hope you are enjoying the glorious summer weather in the UK at the moment - summer is well and truly here!

Don't forget this Saturday, 5th July is the London Pride march - find out more about the date, the timings and the celebration here.

It's time to make yourself a cup of iced tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

Personal development: Planning joy

Check out this Instagram reel on the benefits of planning joy, and appreciating the small moments in life. This video encourages us to redefine success - not by external measures, but by what it means to us personally. 

If you would like to take a closer look at what joy means to you, and how you can re-frame it in your life, please book a coaching session with me.

Diversity: Design and Disability exhibition at the V&A

A new exhibition has just opened at the V&A Museum in London, which looks at Design and Disibility.

The V&A describes the exhibition as:

"Both a celebration and a call to action, Design and Disability showcases the radical contributions of Disabled, Deaf, and neurodivergent people and communities to design history and contemporary culture, from the 1940s to now."

It runs until February 2026.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the June edition of Angles and Aspects. 

It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

The learning zone

I love this! Check out this TikTok reel from Dr Becky from Good Inside on the relationship between learning and frustration, and being in the learning zone.

Click to watch the video.

Diversity: Standing with Pride

June is Pride Month—a time to celebrate the resilience, history, and rich diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community. This year, more than ever, it’s also a moment to reflect on the growing challenges facing those working to promote equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB). The current climate, both socially and legally, continues to test the progress that has been hard-won over decades.

A recent UK Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of “woman” under the Equality Act 2010 has raised serious concerns among UN human rights experts, who warn it could undermine protections for transgender people and create further legal uncertainty. While the judgement was legally narrow, its broader interpretation in public discourse risks fuelling exclusion and misinformation. In response, UN experts have called for urgent legal reform to safeguard dignity, equality, and safety for all.

As we mark Pride Month, we stand strong in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community and all those advocating for inclusion. Now is the time to march with Pride—and continue working for a world where everyone can live freely and authentically.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the May edition of Angles and Aspects. 

It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

Personal development: Health and well-being coaching

May sees the Spring season come about more with lighter, warmer and longer days. I notice that this change in weather makes me want to get outside more and move my body and make changes to my lifestyle.

Health & Well-being coaching empowers people to increase their motivation levels so that can commit to making healthier changes to their lifestyle.

• Do you suffer from a health condition and need some support?

• Are you wanting to make some changes to your lifestyle?

• Do you need a plan of action to get you there? 

• Are you anxious prior to a health-related procedure, treatment or intervention?

No matter what your health and well-being status, we can support you where you are at.

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week is taking place across the UK from 13th to 19th May, with this year’s theme focusing on “Movement: Moving more for our mental health.” It’s a time to raise awareness, start conversations, and explore simple steps we can all take to support our wellbeing. Whether you're looking for local events, workplace activities, or ways to get involved, you can find out more here.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the April edition of Angles and Aspects.

I am excited to have started my new role as a Faculty member for the Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC). I am looking forward to working with my fellow experienced coaching colleagues and to learn from them as I enhance my executive coaching, mentoring, facilitation and training skills in the learning and development space. 

It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

Personal development: Creativity

I recently ran a training session with leaders on the topic of creativity.

This clip from Brenee Brown really hit me with the importance of expressing our creativity. Click the image to play the reel.

School, and the education system have narrowed our definitions and thoughts around creativity. 

If you are interested in exploring your creativity, then book in a coaching session.

April is Stress Awareness Month

The Stress Management Society is leading the way this April for Stress Awareness Month, an annual campaign that has been running since 1992 to highlight the impact of stress on both mental and physical health. Recognizing that the two are deeply connected, the society aims to raise awareness, encourage open conversations, and break the stigma surrounding mental health.

This year, the focus goes beyond discussion to taking meaningful action. Through the #choosehope campaign, the society emphasizes that hope is not just an emotion but a catalyst for change. By providing free resources, practical tools, and expert guidance, they are empowering individuals and organizations to take proactive steps toward better stress management. Throughout the month, the Stress Management Society will be sharing valuable insights and support, encouraging everyone to engage, take action, and make lasting improvements to their well-being.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the March edition of Angles and Aspects.

It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

Personal development - Somatic Coaching

Somatic coaching is a body-centered approach to personal growth that helps you tap into the deep connection between your mind and body. Instead of just relying on thoughts or willpower to create change, it works with physical sensations, breathwork, and movement to shift patterns and release tension. Since emotions and stress live in the body as much as the mind, this approach helps you regulate your nervous system, process emotions, and build resilience in a way that feels natural and lasting.

Whether you’re dealing with stress, stuck in old habits, or looking for deeper self-awareness, somatic coaching offers powerful tools to help you move through challenges. It’s especially helpful for managing anxiety, breaking reactive patterns, and strengthening presence in both personal and professional life. By tuning into your body’s signals, you can develop a more grounded, mindful way of responding to life’s ups and downs—without getting stuck in your head.

Diversity - Women's History Month

Hong Kong’s stock market is shaking things up! Bonnie Y Chan, CEO of HKEX, has taken a bold stance on gender diversity by banning all-male boards across listed companies. Back in 2022, around 800 out of 2,600 companies had single-gender boards, so HKEX set a deadline—by the end of 2024, all companies must diversify. And it’s working! The number of single-gender boards has dropped by half, creating 400 new positions for women. While closing the global gender gap in leadership could take over a century at the current pace, Hong Kong is proving that change can happen much faster with the right push!

Click HERE to watch the video of Bonnie Y Chan on the World Economic Forum website.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the February edition of Angles and Aspects.

It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

Personal development

I use Heart Rate Variability as a measurement tool with clients to assess resilience, agility and stress management. 

Great to see this paper showing how humming breathing can positively impact HRV and well-being.

Diversity

Each February the UK marks LGBT+ History Month - a time to celebrate the rich and diverse contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history. Founded in 2005 by Schools OUT UK, the month provides a platform to educate, raise awareness, and challenge prejudice.

The 2025 theme, Activism and Social Change, highlights the many ways LGBT+ individuals have shaped society, from protests and direct action to literature, theatre, and education. This year’s five featured historical figures—Octavia Hill, Ivor Cummings, Annie Kenney, Charlie Kiss, and Olaudah Equiano—reflect the community’s role in advancing social justice across centuries.

Check out Netflix series You Can’t Ask That, an award-winning documentary that interviews people from marginalized groups asking questions that you didn't dare ask but always wanted to know. Watch the Transgender episode, in which transgender persons offer up insights and personal stories to help viewers understand their lives.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the January edition of Angles and Aspects. I am excited to share with you all the changes coming in 2025!

New Life Architect services

In 2025, I will be completing some additional training with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and The Life Architect will be offering a new range of services called Psychometrics. Psychometrics is the measurement and assessment of personality traits, abilities, attitudes, values and motivations. They give us insight into who we are and what drives us.

To launch this new service, I am partnering with Kavita Govindjee who is an accredited Enneagram practitioner.

Enneagram 

Enneagram assessments will be delivered by Kavita Govindjee. In the video, Kavita will be explaining the Enneagram tool and how it can help you.

Click the image to watch the video.

Read more about Kavita, her qualifications, experience and purpose here.

So what's an Enneagram?

Do you want to get to know yourself better? The Enneagram system is a widely accepted personality model that offers deep insight into our core motivations, opening up exciting possibilities in the prediction and understanding of human behaviour.

The Enneagram can be used to help us better understand our own personalities and the personalities of others, as well as to develop more self-insight and self-acceptance.

Professional development

The Enneagram assessment offers significant benefits for professionals and leaders by creating greater understanding and reducing judgment or criticism. It provides a structured approach to appreciate the motivations behind individual behaviours, helping leaders recognise the unique strengths and contributions of their team members beyond surface-level differences.

This tool also helps address workplace conflicts by uncovering the deeper motivations driving behaviour. By identifying these root causes, teams can collaboratively develop more effective and lasting solutions, enhancing resilience and harmony.

The Enneagram encourages teams to transcend traditional divisions and build a more unified and productive environment. This process improves working relationships, teamwork, and overall efficiency.

Organisational development

The Enneagram assessment offers transformative value for organisations, enhancing workplace culture and employee satisfaction. By highlighting the motivations and goals of each team member, it helps minimise workplace politics and promotes stronger collaboration. This reduces conflicts and strengthens team dynamics.

Organisations can unlock the full potential of their workforce by recognizing the unique strengths and contributions of every individual. This alignment creates a more innovative, cohesive, and productive work environment, driving both performance and efficiency.

Effective communication and culture-building are essential for a positive and thriving workplace. The Enneagram supports these efforts by promoting better understanding and alignment, contributing to employee satisfaction and overall well-being. It also empowers organisations to design impactful talent development and training programs, driving both personal and professional growth.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the December edition of Angles and Aspects.

With the countdown to Christmas well and truly underway, I hope you will soon be able to take a festive, end-of-year break. 

I recently saw the musical about the iconic and amazing Michael Jackson. This edition is dedicated to him. The words of these songs still resonate deeply with me and I thought I would let the lyrics say what needs to be said.…settle down for a trip down memory lane to watch and listen to this month's newsletter.​​​​​​​

Personal development

Man In The Mirror (click the image below to play on YouTube)

"I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could've been any clearer
If they wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change”

Organisational development

Corporate Social responsibility (CSR) is important to many organisations especially in light in the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

This connects strongly to the lyrics of MJ’s two songs.

Heal The World (click the image below to play on YouTube)

We are the World (click the image below to play on YouTube)

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the November edition of Angles and Aspects.

Autumn is truly upon us and this seasonal change has brought some life changes for me.

I recently underwent some surgery and I am taking some time off to recover. I am happy to say the surgery went well and everyday I am having less pain and swelling. Thank you everyone for your kind words and support.

The time off work has given me the opportunity to physically heal but to also reflect and process the various emotions that come with change. I noticed how change brings up the notion of loss for me, has micro-elements of death and the grief process.

This newsletter focuses on change, loss, grief and death in some of its guises of surgery, “life quakes” and career transitions and reminded me that letting go makes space for what comes next.

It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.​​​​​​​

Personal development

I appreciate how Bruce Feiler talks about “life quakes” and how they present us with an “autobiographical occasion’’ to write a new chapter.

Check his TED talk about how to “unstuck” yourself in a transition moment in life.

Professional development - "Transition Fog"

The metaphor of “fog” in this TED talk resonated with me and how we can navigate “career fog” and the “potholes” on the road we are travelling on.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the October edition of Angles and Aspects.

It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.​​​​​​​

Personal development

I am interested in understanding more about life scripts and the stories we tell ourselves - how we can change our lives by changing the lens through which we view our circumstances, and by re-framing the stories we use to make sense of our lives.

Check out this interesting TED Talk, where Dr Colleen Georges delves deeper into Rescripting the Stories we tell Ourselves. Click the image below to watch the talk.

If you would like to explore re-framing the stories you tell yourself, you can book a coaching session by clicking the green button below. 

Architects in Action

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 14 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

This month I chatted with David Pullan and Sarah Jane Mckechnie from The Story Spotters. (Connect with David on X and LinkedIn).

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 14.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the September edition of Angles and Aspects.

Exciting news - A call has been arranged with NHS team this month and I am hoping I get some relevant information that I can share with you! Fingers crossed I get a surgery date soon!

It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

Personal development

In the previous newsletter I talk about my Kintsugi workshop and how it relates to rupture and repair in human relationships. Watch the video below to hear Dr Becky talk about the difference between an apology and repair and her 3-step process to repair.

If you need some assistance on developing the skill of repair then book in a coaching session using the link below.

Professional development

Rupture or Conflict is a healthy and necessary part of life that many of us can relate to all to well - whether observing it in the world around us, in our interpersonal relationships or within ourselves!

Arnold Mindell identified the 4 cyclical phases of conflict in his book “Conflict: Phases, Forums and Solutions”.

If you would like to find out more about the four phases and how to use them, then book in an executive coaching session using the link below.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the August edition of Angles and Aspects.

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Personal development

I do not know about you, but my brain and mind tend to have a constant stream of a bazzilion thoughts that can pull me off in multiple directions.

Of late, I am playing with a technique that I call “look and label” to help me have a better relationship with my thoughts, so I can have more and longer periods of calm and peace of mind.

Step 1 is awareness: whilst sitting on a train, waiting in a queue or wherever, I “look” at the thoughts streaming through my head and just observe them.

Step 2 is categorising: I “label" every thought into 1 of 3 groups: planning, remembering and judging.

Is this thought relating to “planning” of any kind e.g. what to eat for dinner, the meeting room I need to book for work etc.?

Is this thought related to “remembering" of any kind, e.g. that was such an exercise class at the gym yesterday, the meal at the restaurant was good last week etc.?

Is this thought related to “judging" of any kind e.g. I look fat in this outfit. That was a really bad presentation I did, I shouldn’t have done that?

Have a play and see what comes up for you.

If you want to find out more about self development and other tools and techniques, then book in a coaching session with me.

Professional development

As a senior lecturer in leadership development, I often talk about Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence model.

Many of my coaching clients come with challenges around the first 3 intrapersonal domains - self awareness, self-regulation and motivation. In my experience as an executive coach, many clients struggle with self awareness - knowing themselves - how they think, what they are feeling emotionally, what physical sensations they feel and how theses are all connected into how they behave.

If you want to develop your emotional intelligence, then book in an executive coaching session with me.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the July edition of Angles and Aspects.

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Architects in Action - NEW EPISODE!

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 13 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

This month I chatted with Stephanie Land, Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist at NHS Lothian. (Connect with Stephanie on X).

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 13.

Personal development

I saw this on insta the other day and it caught my attention and I found it very interesting and they resonated with me. I would love to hear from you which of the statements resonates with you? Drop me an e-mail!

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the June edition of Angles and Aspects.

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Architects in Action - NEW EPISODE!

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 12 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

This month I chatted with Esmita Charani, Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town. (LinkedIn).

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 12.

Personal development

Many of my coaching clients come to me feeling stuck and lost with their current life. They feel like there is more there, and they are not fulfilling their potential or living with purpose and passion. 

This scene from the Ford v Ferrari movie speaks to that feeling that many of my coaching clients have. Watch the video here.

To find out more about accessing your potential and living with purpose and passion, then book in a coaching session.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the May edition of Angles and Aspects.

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Architects in Action - NEW EPISODE!

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 11 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

This month I chatted with Shauna Shapiro PhD, best-selling author, clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion. (LinkedIn).

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 11.

Personal development

For my birthday, I attended a "Kintsugi" workshop. In the workshop, I broke a piece of pottery and then fixed it with gold as per the picture below. "Kintsugi" is related to the Japanese concept of "wabisabi" or “flawed beauty”.

I loved this workshop, and it made me think about the coaching work I do and the cycle of rupture and repair in relationships. We break things, then invest time and effort in repairing them, and then we celebrate this repair in gold. And we value the repaired item even more than before, and we appreciate its beauty. The gold reminds us of how quickly it takes to break something and how long to repair it and, ultimately, it is important in life.

If you are interested in learning more about ruptures and repairs in relationships, then book a coaching session - click on the green button below.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the April edition of Angles and Aspects.

It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter

Architects in Action - NEW EPISODE!

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 10 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

This month I chatted with Dr Sara Nasserzadeh, Author, Speaker and Thinking Partner with a PhD in Social Psychology and specialization in the fields of human sexuality and relationships. (LinkedIn).

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 10.

Personal development

I was lecturing on self-compassion the other day and thought you would like this TED talk by Kirsten Neff.

Check out her TED talk by clicking the image or green button below.

If you would like to develop an attitude of kindness, then book a coaching session with me.

Diversity

March 31st was Trans Visibility Awareness Day, so watching Hannah Gadsby's "Gender Agenda" on Netflix seemed particularly fitting.

This comedy special, led by the acclaimed Australian comedian, features genderqueer and trans comics. It's a strategic response to Netflix's past transphobia controversies, showcasing seven queer and gender-nonconforming comedians. Gadsby uses their platform to promote representation and support for marginalized voices, making "Gender Agenda" more than just entertainment but a significant statement on inclusivity.

Click on the green button below to watch the trailer and find out more.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the March edition of Angles and Aspects. It's so nice to see the evenings start to pull out and the blossoms starting to appear on the trees - even if it is still rather cold and rainy here in London! 

I am also enjoying seeing all my daffodils come into bloom. I love the bright yellow in the dreary, grey light! I planted the bulbs in October last year and have waited patiently (not my strongest skill) for them to shine. This act reminds me of delayed gratification in life and how all the groundwork I do in work, projects and meetings does eventually bear fruit. I just do not have exact control of when it does!

It's time to make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

Personal development

I recently had the privilege of spending time with the esteemed neuroscientist and mindfulness expert Dr Shauna Shapiro.

In the brilliant lecture she gave, I was reminded of how my attention is my most valuable resource and that transformation requires an attitude of kindness.

Check out her TED talk by clicking the image or green button below.

If you would like to develop an attitude of kindness, then book a coaching session with me.

Architects in Action - NEW EPISODE!

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 9 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

This month I chatted with Dr Musharrat Ahmed-Landeryou, Associate Professor at London South Bank University (LinkedIn).

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 9.

Diversity

February was LGBT+ History Month and this year's theme was medicine. 

Here is a poem I wrote after visiting an exhibition on Kew Gardens called “Queer Nature":

Nature is queer 

Nature is diverse 

Nature is community 

Nature is connected 

Nature works together 

Nature is beautiful 

I am part of nature 

My nature is queer 

There are diverse ways for me to be, live, and love

Nature adapts 

I adapt 

My nature is to adapt 

Nature thrives 

I thrive 

We thrive 

I am beautiful 

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the February edition of Angles and Aspects. Make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and settle down to read this month's newsletter.

Architects in Action - NEW EPISODE!

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 8 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

This month I chatted with Geeta Bhana, founder of The Art House (Instagram). 

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 8.

Personal development

In February, the commercialisation of love via Valentine's Day gets into full swing. Similar to Terry Real’s relationship grid, which I talked about in August's newsletter, Brene Brown shares a pearl of wisdom for relationship kindness - one of the greatest predictors of a successful relationship. Click the image below to watch.

Diversity

I've been watching a Netflix documentary called Stamped From The Beginning.
This doc goes through black history in America and speaks to contemporary black scholars, authors, and activists about the underpinnings, drivers, and themes in racism and anti-blackness. It's well worth a watch!

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Hello everyone!

Happy new year and welcome to the January edition of Angles and Aspects from the Life Architect.

New year's resolutions versus intentions

January is the time of year when people are motivated to set their resolutions. I prefer to talk about New Year's intentions rather than resolutions and I hope the infographic below explains why.

If you need some support to set some intentions for 2024, then book a coaching session with me.

Personal development

Many people use the New Year period to look back and reflect on the year that they have had.

I have created a helpful guide to walk you through your reflections in a more structured and meaningful way that can facilitate growth for the coming year. 

Sign up to the monthly Life Architect newsletter to receive your free guide.

Personal development

I am a big fan of life vision boards and have recently just updated mine.

Watch the video below to find out more about my recommendations of how to make one if you have never done it before. 

Click here to download a FREE detailed, step-by-step written guide on how to create a vision board.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the December edition of Angles and Aspects from the Life Architect.

As we wind down the end of year going into the holiday period, I hope you can take some time out for rest, recharge, re-connection, and reflection.

Here are some curated resources to help you do just that.

Personal development with coaching

I enjoyed this interesting TED talk about 4 types of regrets from author Dan Pink, which has some great insights on human needs, belonging and what makes us tick.

To help you explore trust more in your personal relationships then book a coaching session with me.

Click the image below to watch

Professional development with coaching

As a senior lecturer in leadership development, we explore topics such as leadership styles, influence, teamwork, and group dynamics. As such I am binging on the Netflix series, Squid Game The Challenge, a reality competition, and seeing how all the behavioural science plays out.

If you are a leader or manager at any level in any sector, then get in touch to see how I can help you with the challenges you face and to be more effective.

Click the image below to watch the trailer.

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 7 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

This month, coinciding with Disability History Month in the UK, I chat with Greet Janssen, Co-chair of the CSP Disability network (LinkedIn). 

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 7

Architects in Action: NEW EPISODE!

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the November edition of Angles and Aspects from the Life Architect.

November ushers in Diwali (the festival of lights) for the Hindu community around the world. Currently in the world there is so much darkness and my heart goes out to those who are suffering and in need.. 

To those of you who are celebrating then I wish you a Happy Diwali and a prosperous New year!

Personal development

Trust is so precious in our current world and I can tend to forget that people are to love and things are to be used. I really loved this talk about how to build and rebuild trust and I found the speaker very moving.

To help you explore trust more in your personal relationships then book in a coaching session with me.

Click the image below to watch.

Professional development

I lecture and coach around team dynamics and I liked this short video by Lencioni highlighting some common and unhelpful ways people in a team might behave.

Click the image below to play the video.

If you are a manager and want to improve your team's effectiveness, then get in touch to arrange a coaching and or training session for you and your team.

UK Disability History Month

November and December mark Disability History Month in the UK and the theme for 2023 is “Disability, Children and Youth”. I am continually learning more about the lived experience of disabled people and the “casual ableism” they have to endure in a world that caters to able-bodied people.

I have been learning more about dyslexia recently and how to make reasonable adjustments in my presentation and resources. Here is a helpful guide from the British Dyslexia Association.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the October edition of Angles and Aspects from the Life Architect.

As the evenings are pulling in and the temperature is starting to drop, there's no doubt that autumn is well and truly on its way! I'm just back from my holiday and I can really feel the difference!

Make yourself a cuppa, get cosy, and settle down to read this month's newsletter...

Personal development

I've been reading Radical Acceptance: Awakening the Love that Heals Fear and Shame by Tara Brach.

This empowering guide teaches you to let go of resistance and lovingly embrace every facet of your being, leading to a life filled with authenticity, love, and profound inner freedom. Check it out!

Professional development

Watch this brilliant TED talk by Bruce Feiler on The secret to mastering life's biggest transitions.

Bruce Feiler, a renowned writer, presents a compelling method for managing those unsettling and bewildering periods he terms "lifequakes." Discover how to arm yourself with the necessary mental tools and perspectives to not only endure but also reshape the most challenging episodes in your life narrative. Transform discomfort and turmoil into opportunities for personal development and rejuvenation.

Click the image below to play the video.

Organisational development: The benefits of executive coaching

One of the services I offer at The Life Architect is executive coaching.

I came across this interesting article about some of the benefits of executive coaching for individuals and their organisations which highlights the value of identifying blind spots and improving self-awareness. Despite initial reluctance, coaching led to improved decision-making, communication skills, and team performance, making it a valuable investment in personal and professional growth.

If you would like to find out more about executive coaching and how it can benefit you and your company, please get in touch.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the September edition of Angles and Aspects from the Life Architect.

So today I am feeling at mixture of excitement and anxiety as I start my new role as a Senior Lecturer in Leadership at Hertfordshire University - wish me luck!

Personal development

I came across this really interesting TED talk the other day, by ER doctor Darria Long. It contained some invaluable advice that I think we can all benefit from when we get busy!

Here's the blurb: 

How do doctors in the emergency room stay calm and focused amidst the chaos? Drawing on years of experience, ER doctor Darria Long shares a straightforward framework to help you take back control and feel less overwhelmed when life starts to get "crazy busy."

Click here or on the image below to play.

Professional development

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 6 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 6 with Vida Skreb (LinkedIn)

Equity, Diversity and Belonging​​​​​​

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the August edition of Angles and Aspects from the Life Architect.

In this edition, I hope you can learn some knowledge, skills, and techniques that can help you grow and develop personally and professionally in our journey towards a just society.

It's official - The Life Architect has moved to a new location:

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Personal development

Establishing and maintaining boundaries and saying "NO" is a work in progress for me.

In my studies,  I came across this “Relationship Grid” from Terry Real’s book “The New Rules of Marriage” which grabbed my attention, and thought it would be worth sharing.

This is the image from his website and you can see his free resources.

If you find it challenging setting boundaries then book a coaching session with me. 

Professional development

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 5 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 5 with Seema Dala (LinkedIn)

Equity, Diversity and Belonging​​​​​​

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the July edition of Angles and Aspects from ther Life Architect.

Wishing everyone a Happy London Pride March and hope the pride month of June was a celebration of diversity.

Personal development

I recently went to puppy yoga (actually I went back a second time) as I am desperate to get a little furry friend! And yes, there was very little actual physical yoga more like emotional yoga!

And I can 100% confirm exactly what this Harvard Business Review article states, that "pets can substantially boost individuals’ psychological wellbeing,"

Professional development

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 4 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 4 with Sensei Cath Spencer-Smith (LinkedIn)

Equity, Diversity and Belonging​​​​​​

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Personal development

Living in London, I can get easily caught up in the business of busy-ness! The recent bank holidays provided me with an opportunity to get a change of scenery and some clean psychological air to breathe! Thank you to Alison and Paul of Casa Verde for taking care of me! If you looking for and in need of silence, simplicity, and sustenance, then do contact them.

Professional development

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 3 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 3 with Judge Avinash Govindjee (LinkedIn)

Organisational development and diversity​​​​​​

Netflix has made this series called Live to Lead and it is made up of 30-minute episodes featuring people who have and are walking the talk! I got very emotional watching the episode on Siya Kolise - the first black person to captain the South African rugby team. Do watch it!

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the May edition of Angles and Aspects from the Life Architect.

For all the Star Wars fans amongst you, a belated May 4th (be with you)!

Personal development

At the start of the year, I spoke about vision boards (see here). Sometimes clients create a vision board and then do not take any action to make it a reality. 

Recently, I brought one of my 2023 visions to reality by doing Day 1 of my Paragliding Pilots license. To find out more about how to bring your vision board to life then get in touch for a coaching session!

Professional development

I am very proud and excited to launch Episode 2 of my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode 2 with Ishmael Beckford (Twitter, LinkedIn)

Equity, diversity, and belonging

I am totally into a TV series called The Power on Amazon Prime. For me, it is tackling patriarchy head-on and exploring so many interrelated themes. Click the image below to watch the trailer.

And this is what we do in The man.I.cure Project. 

The man.I.cure project explores patriarchy and how it manifests and operates in our society via a regular online 1-hour session. These Deep and Meaningful Conversations (DMCs) are a regular safe and open-minded space for attendees to share their thoughts, feelings, ideas, and experiences. I facilitate these conversations as a trusted, qualified, experienced, and accredited coaching professional.

Why join the discussion?

• Increase your awareness of patriarchy (an unspoken, unfamiliar and uncomfortable topic)
• Understand how patriarchy is one of the bedrocks of our everyday lives
• Add your voice to the growing numbers breaking new ground by talking about patriarchy.
• Take action as we come to a turning point in changing our society for the better.

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to the April edition of Angles and Aspects from The Life Architect.

April is my birthday month, so one more revolution around the sun is going to be complete and another will begin. Endings and beginnings tend to prompt me to reflect and take stock - and what better way to take stock than to check in with my values? I invite you to join me in this.

Personal development

Coaching clients often come to me in a pickle about what to do in a situation that is stressing them out.

A helpful technique that I use to help clients is that of Values. They are very personal and are your compass that guides you when making a decision. If you use your values to guide you then the decision you make will sit more comfortably with you and tends to bring you closer to living an authentic and fulfilling life.

Click the button below for a FREE values handout and exercise.

Organisational development

I am very proud and excited to launch my Architects in Action series. This series interviews thought pioneers, leaders, and everyday people doing great work on the frontline and who are working on living their best authentic life.

Click on the button below to watch and listen to Episode One with CEO Dr Anita Parbhoo.

Equity, diversity, and belonging

I facilitate groups and lecture in the arena of equity, diversity, and belonging - and I often cite Alok Maid-Venon.

I find Alok inspirational in the way they are so insightful, eloquent, and articulate in the area of gender identity and sexual identity in our patriarchal society.

Please take the time to watch this podcast. It is an hour but it is mind-blowing!

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All the best,

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the second edition of Angles and Aspects from The Life Architect.

We are dropping you a line to help you springboard into spring!

Emotional Intelligence course

I have launched an emotional intelligence course and you can get free access to module one here - click on the button below!

Vision boards - your questions answered

In last month's Angles and Aspects, I spoke about vision boards. Many of you had questions and so I decided to create this short video to answer as many of them as I can. I hope you find this helpful. If you have more then please do get in touch or book a coaching session with me.

So many acronyms?!!! EDIB and LGBTQIA+ and BAME

I do lecturing coaching and facilitation work in the diversity arena and run the man.I.cure project.

 I was recommended this book by Ruby Hammad. As a cis male from an intersectional background, this has really helped me to appreciate the layers of feminism in our patriarchal society.

Well worth a read!

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All the best,

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the first newsletter of The Life Architect.

New year's resolutions versus intentions

January and February are the time of year people are motivated to set their resolutions. I prefer to talk about New Year's intentions rather than resolutions and I hope the infographic below explains why.

If you need some support with setting some intentions for 2023, then book a coaching session with me. Find out more on The Life Architect website and book online here.

Word of the year 2022?

What was your one word that summarises 2022?

Vision boards

I am a big fan of life vision boards and have recently just updated mine.

Watch the video below to find out more about my recommendations of how to make one if you have never done it before. 

Click here to download a FREE detailed, step-by-step written guide on how to create a vision board.

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All the best,