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Are You Ready For Something To Change?
Hello and welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. Becoming Who I Needed To Be Years ago, I became who I needed to be. Capable. Responsible. Reliable. The person who held things together. The one people turned to. The one who…
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Have You Lost Yourself by Becoming What Everyone Else Needed?
Sometimes the first sign that you’ve lost yourself isn’t sadness. It’s the realisation that you can’t remember what brings you joy. You know what to do, how to do it and who needs your support. But somewhere along the way,…
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Why Capable People Feel Stuck (Even When Life Looks Fine From The Outside)
A few years ago, from the outside my life probably looked fine. More than fine, actually. I’d made a brave decision to leave my job and start my own business. I had ideas, experience and a genuine sense of purpose.…
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The Hidden Exhaustion Of Being The Strong One
For years, I thought being strong meant getting my head down and dealing with it. And to be fair, life gave me plenty of opportunities to practise. Twenty-two years ago, my son Zac was born four weeks early. Within hours…
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Who You Became In Order To Survive
There’s a version of you that people know very well. She’s capable, reliable and responsible. She gets things done. She keeps going when things are difficult and often ends up being the person others turn to when life feels messy.…
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Coming Home To Yourself: A Fresh Start With Transformational Coaching
I’m Val, a transformational life coach, and I help people come home to themselves. It’s been a little while since I wrote anything here, so I thought a short reintroduction might be in order. If you’re new here, welcome…it’s lovely…
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Essence, one month on: what’s changed?
Last month I wrote about choosing Essence as my word of the year – a reminder to come back to who I really am beneath the noise, the busyness, and the expectations that quietly build over time. A month on, I’ve been…
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Word of the Year
Every January, I choose a word of the year to guide me through the coming 12 months.Not as a goal.Not as a productivity hack.But as a way of being 💛 My Word of the Year This year, my word is Essence. I chose…
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A gentle end-of-year review: reflecting on 2025
I don’t always do a formal end-of-year review. But I do believe there’s something quietly powerful about looking back – not with judgement or criticism, but with curiosity and care. Because when you do that, a few things often become…
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Honoured to Be Named Coach of the Month
In August, Paseda360 Peer Hub chose me as their Coach of the Month. To receive recognition from a community of coaches dedicated to growth, learning, and support is a huge honour. I’m so grateful. As someone who is passionate about coaching…
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Stained Glass Windows: A Personal Reflection on Limiting Beliefs
Limiting beliefs. We all have them, but what can we do about them? If you follow me on LinkedIn or Instagram, you’ll know that I’m currently reading You’re Better Than You Think You Are, by the brilliant Angela Cox. In…