Category archive: Business
9 proven steps to building self esteem at work
Mastering the inner game of confidence is key to business success. Your self esteem, or how you feel about yourself, is one of the most important pathways to enjoyment and positive results in your business AND in your life. More people buy books on building self esteem than any other personal development topic,…
Getting the results when you want them SO much!
Are you in a place in life where everything is going swimmingly? Or are you not getting the results you want with the ease you would like – either at work or in your personal life? There are strategies with proven results that you can try right now, and start to get different outcomes…
How to find your passion at work (AND watch your business take off!)
Often clients are not following their “real dream or passion” at work when they come to me, and have a real yearning to find what it is for them. This can apply whether you work for someone else, or you run your own business! If this sounds familiar to you, read on to…
How to handle difficult people at work (Create more harmony and see your business soar!)
A difficult person can be defined as someone who is prone to aggressive outbursts, has a tendency to bully, is generally unreasonable often unpredictable, and can be intimidating. Whilst everyone can be difficult at times, a really “difficult person” behaves this way most of the time. They typically show up at work as a…
Proven strategies on how to boost confidence at work AND in your life
Here are some insights on how to successfully master the inner game and how to boost confidence irrespective of how you may feel about yourself: A reader writes: “People tell me that I came across as confident, but I just don’t feel that way inside. Can you give me some tips on how…
5 easy ways to turning your best business ideas into reality
In order to turn your ideas into reality, you will need to have a greater drive, desire and/or incentive to make it happen than to maintain the status quo. Ask yourself how others will benefit from this idea? Include those who will directly benefit those around you as well as yourself. Bring your idea…
Tame your inner critic and watch your business soar!
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…
What to do when you are reaching burnout?
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. …
Hello world! My name is Karen Skehel and my company is Walk on Waves Coaching
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…