Author archive: Karen Skehel

Tame your inner critic and watch your business soar!

August 7, 2013Karen SkehelBusinessno comments

Being self-critical is one of the most disempowering common traits I come across as a coach. In order to succeed in business or any pursuit, it is important to love yourself and learn how to get motivated even when you are disappointed. Get clear about how you are your own worst critic…

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Skillfully handle trigger situations (AND watch your business boom)

August 6, 2013Karen SkehelUncategorizedno comments

We all face moments of exasperation; as a business coach I have learned how to cope with trigger situations and wish to share what can be done to enable you to get motivated and look past these set backs in order to achieve your goals. I recently experienced powerful feelings of anger and sadness in…

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What to do when you are reaching burnout?

August 6, 2013Karen SkehelBusiness, Stressno comments

A reader writes “I am in my 30’s, run my own consultancy business and am quite successful. I recognise that I am overworking. I have less and less time for myself and my family. In truth, I am probably reaching burnout. Help.” I respond: Well done for acknowledging that you are over doing it. …

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Hello world! My name is Karen Skehel and my company is Walk on Waves Coaching

June 14, 2013Karen SkehelBusiness1 comment

As well as being a holistic business coach, I am a holistic entrepreneur, creating businesses and projects in the holistic field that focus on helping others. Since 2001, when I first started coaching, I have moved through various incarnations as a coach in order to meet the wide-ranging needs of my clients. As well as…

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“I have found Karen’s coaching has helped me enormously. It’s as if she’s helped me unlock a key inside which has allowed me to react to the world in a new way. The effects of this on my home life, my mood, and my business have been spectacular.”

Chris King
Owner, Kb49 Ltd
“I am going through a business coaching process with Karen. We are implementing changes in the business which will increase profitability and significantly improve my quality of life. Karen’s patient, methodical, sympathetic and encouraging approach is recommended to anyone seeking change in their business and personal life.”
Ian Marlow
Managing Director, HfM Tax & AccountsSolving the Business, Tax & Accounting Problems of Individuals and Small Businesses
"Wow, what a journey I have had this last year; it has been life changing. My approach to both business and personal issues is now very structured and objective. Thank you for taking me through this journey and I look forward to our meeting in September.”
Kevin Godden
Director at FMG Consulting Ltd
“I have really benefited from coaching; I have a stronger company, and a better idea of my own strengths and how to use them effectively. Karen has helped put me in touch with my creativity and how to use it practically. I now feel much more confident about the future."
Maggie Banks
Managing Director, Co create
"Karen challenges a coach to become even better and achieve even higher standards of performance with their clients. Supervision is a useful coaching tool and Karen an excellent example of the value an effective supervisor can add to a coaching practice.”
Martin Goodyer
Expert Business Coach & Coach Trainer
“Karen was excellent at making me sort out the Important from the urgent, setting correct priorities and holding me to account for following through on the tasks we set. I would highly recommend Karen to anyone who is thinking about using a business coach.”
Nigel Lambe
Sussex based entrepreneur
“Coaching? I was unsure about it before I started – the cost, the time, the results. But it has been easy, enjoyable and most importantly I have achieved the goals I focused on. Karen was a steady hand and I would recommend her as a coach to anyone.”
Paul Miller
CEO, Digital Workplace Group London | New York
“I used Karen to help me with business planning and personal issues. In just two sessions she coached me to achieve valuable results which have helped me immensely in all areas.I recommend Karen as someone who will get you where you want to go.”
Raz Khan
Owner, Cobalt Sky
"I have come far since meeting Karen. Her background in marketing and her generous spirit have guided me to a confident and powerful position. Although we have focused on business matters, I have noticed that my personal and home life have also improved. I can only see success ahead.”
Renee Edwards
Film Maker
“The coaching I had with Karen was life changing for me. She helped me see things in a different way and boosted satisfaction with my life and work . I am overwhelmed by the difference she has made to me personally and professionally – thank you."
Ruth Smith
Managing Director, P M Management, HR and Marketing Consultancy