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Harnessing Grit

Harnessing Grit

Harnessing Grit: A guide to success in life and work. Within psychology, 'Grit' occupies an important position as a trait connected to productivity...

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Navigating Imposter Syndrome

Navigating Imposter Syndrome

In the land of the long white cloud, where humility is prized and standing out can feel like breaking an unwritten rule, imposter syndrome (IS) is a...

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Cognitive Biases

Cognitive Biases

Cognitive Biases: What are they, how do they work and how can you overcome them? Human cognition is a marvellously complex process. Our minds can...

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Radical Responsibility

Radical Responsibility

In our fast-paced, digitally-driven competitive world, the call to improve performance, deliver exceptional results, and drive innovation is louder...

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Dude, we need to talk

Dude, we need to talk

  Dude, we Need to Talk: A casual guide to encourage men’s dialogue on Mental Health. Historically, conversations around mental health have...

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Embracing blunt communication

Embracing blunt communication

Embracing blunt communication: cracking the code to job wonders and mateship magic. In the world of Kiwi professionals, the golden ticket to success...

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What’s your Ikigai?

What’s your Ikigai?

Ikigai is a Japanese term that translates to “a reason for being” or “a purpose in life.” It is the intersection of four elements: what you love,...

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Let’s Flow!

Let’s Flow!

Flow is a state of mind that is often experienced by individuals who are fully immersed in a task that they enjoy. It is a mental state...

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The Power of Positivity

The Power of Positivity

Why is positivity so important? And how do you grow yours? Find out here.  Positivity refers to our tendency to be optimistic in life. This...

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Taming the Burnout Monster

Taming the Burnout Monster

Making burnout the monster    Do you want to talk about burnout?  I’m guessing its not something you regularly discuss over your morning hot drink,...

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Meal Planning For Busy People

Meal Planning For Busy People

If you are like many people, you have such a busy life that making homemade, healthy meals each day is a constant struggle. Instead of just giving...

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How To Overcome Stress

How To Overcome Stress

How to Overcome Stress  Five key steps (and lots of tips) for understanding and beating stress.  You know the feeling. You can't find the release...

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How to Cope with Uncertainty

How to Cope with Uncertainty

Worried about the future? Try out these strategies to be more resilient in the face of uncertainty.    When uncertainty stresses us out, making us...

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Client Coaching Case Study

Client Coaching Case Study

In early Dec 2021 I was suffering from a mid-life crisis, feeling scrambled and anxious, stuck, and uncertain.  My situation felt dire and urgent,...

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How to cope with loneliness

How to cope with loneliness

Many of us have had to navigate feelings of loneliness at one point or another. This loneliness may materialise as a small tug when you’re sitting...

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Mindfulness Matters

Mindfulness Matters

What is your role at Resolution Retreats? As an Integrative Health Coach, I have a large focus on mental and emotional wellbeing and encouraging our...

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Burnout by Bree Nicholls

Burnout by Bree Nicholls

Guest writer and former burnout sufferer Bree Nicholls on the need to disconnect from certain areas of your life in order to reconnect with your...

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