Why Being “Right” Is Drowning You: Lessons From a Bathtub Breakthrough
There I was, sinking into a bath at the end of a long day, hoping to wash away the noise, the tension, the mental clutter. But instead of peace, my thoughts swirled like a whirlpool. Frustration. Resentment. The familiar ache of feeling unseen, misunderstood, judged trying got piece all of the puzzles together whilst reflecting on a conversation I had
How to Find Your Place in the World (When You’re a Square Peg in a Round Hole)
Belonging is one of our most basic human needs. We’re wired for it. It’s why we search for our “tribe,” why we move cities, switch careers, join communities, and spend years chasing that elusive feeling of this is where I fit. I know this search well. It’s taken me from my small country town to big capital cities, across oceans to the
Why your politeness is killing your potential
There’s a version of you that shows up every day. She’s polished. Strategic. Considerate. She knows how to read a room. He’s thoughtful, diplomatic, calm under pressure. Everyone says so. You sit in meetings, on calls, in conversations and the words are right there. You know exactly what you want to say. But when your mouth opens, something else comes out.
Why You’ll Never Amount to Anything (And Why That’s the Best News You’ll Hear Today)
In a world obsessed with credentials, polished LinkedIn bios, and ticking the "success" boxes in the right order, there’s an uncomfortable truth that often gets overlooked: Some of the most remarkable people I’ve worked with: founders, creatives, visionaries, have one thing in common: they didn’t follow the rules. They didn’t climb the ladder. They built their own from scrap wood, blind
From Crushing Goals to Craving Meaning: The Shift No One Talks About
As high performers you're taught to rely on your logical mind. Strategy. Planning. Optimization. Metrics. Outcomes. It’s how you’ve built success. It’s what made you stand out, it’s what helped you lead at a global level, the smart consultant and advisor everyone turns to. But here’s what I’ve learned and what I see in nearly every high-achieving client I work with: The
The Quiet Violence of Settling: Why “Good Enough” Is Slowly Killing Your Potential
The Devastation No One Talks About We don’t talk enough about the quiet devastation of a “good enough” life. We justify it with words like stability, practicality, gratitude. “It’s a good job.” “They’re a good partner.” “This is a good place to be.” It’s good. And good, we tell ourselves, should be enough. But it’s not really, is it? Beneath that tidy veneer,
You’re Smart. You’re Capable. So Why Are You Still Questioning Yourself?
Let’s be honest: You know you’re good at what you do. You’re smart, capable, and have outperformed expectations in every role you’ve ever had. You’re not new to success. You’re not confused about how the game works. And yet
Why Every Visionary Leader Needs a Spiritual Advisor Now More Than Ever
We live in a world full of self-proclaimed gurus, cookie-cutter formulas, and five-step plans that promise clarity, success, or spiritual awakening. Yet more people than ever are waking up with a quiet ache, like something is missing. That missing piece? It's you. More specifically: your soul’s path. Your spiritual DNA. The part of you that’s always known who you are and why
How To Chill The F*ck Out
I was feeling pretty damn smug after three months of blissed-out living in Bali, followed by eight months deep in the jungles of Costa Rica. “I’ve nailed this whole peace thing,” I thought. Turns out, I wasn’t mastering it as much as I thought. A few days after landing in London, I found myself lying on the floor of my good friend's
6 Tips to Reignite Purpose and Find Balance
6 Tips to Reignite Purpose and Find Balance Material success might promise happiness and fulfillment, but does it deliver? If you’ve achieved everything you set out to and still feel empty inside, you’re not alone. Many successful entrepreneurs feel as though they’ve “made it” yet find themselves disconnected, unfulfilled, and, frankly, miserable. This often happens when you define your self-worth through external
How To Conquer Fear In 3 Steps – Inspired By A Snake, Dog Bite, And Shooting
Life has a way of catching you off guard. It presents moments that shake you to your core and force you to confront not just fear but the stories and patterns that keep you stuck. My journey this year has been one of meeting fear head-on in ways that were messy, unexpected, and transformational. From witnessing a man’s life taken in
Transforming Lives With Spiritual Guidance – Jayne’s Exclusive Interview With Brainz Magazine
Can you tell us about your story and personal journey of self-healing and how it led you to become a Spiritual Advisor & Coach? My journey is a tapestry of heartbreak, self-discovery, and a relentless pursuit of something more meaningful. It all began when I was at a crossroads working as a primary school teacher, feeling like my soul was being
Three Surprising Lessons From My Ayahuasca Purge
I’d travelled deep into the Costa Rican jungle, expecting a week of business insights and personal growth on our Holistic Business Mastermind & Healing Retreat, which included an Ayahuasca Ceremony. Nothing prepared me for what happened. Picture this: I’m sitting, eyes blurred, vision almost gone, purging into a bucket, my whole world distorted, completely dependent on the facilitators and shamans
The Brutal Truth Behind Why You’re Addicted to Busyness and Can’t Relax
Let’s be honest: in the world of entrepreneurship, saying "I’m so busy" has become the ultimate badge of honour. It’s almost like we wear it proudly, like a superhero cape. But here’s the kicker: once you hit a certain level of success—when your systems are running smoothly, your team has your back, and clients keep rolling in—why does that incessant
How to thrive beyond entrepreneurial burnout: 5 Insights from the Jungle You Need to Know
Introduction: In the high-octane world of entrepreneurship, burnout is a pervasive and often debilitating challenge. It’s a familiar scenario: operating at full throttle, juggling multiple tasks, and burning the candle at both ends, until one day you find yourself unable to move forward. But what if the answers to overcoming this struggle could be found in the most unexpected places? The
Kick your overwhelm to the curb!
“Overwhelm is like sitting in a sinking boat where you know you need to start bailing water but instead of bailing water you sit there worrying about drowning.” One of the most insightful tips a truly great mentor who has since passed said to me. I was amidst a new coaching role, preparing to deliver a big presentation to prospective clients
Are you a Fraud?
How on earth is it possible that the highest achieving, most accomplished, go-getters end up suffering, thinking they're frauds??!! It really doesn’t make sense. We’ve all been there. Doubting ourselves, looking around, doing a spot check to make sure we aren’t going to get yanked from our rank and told we don’t belong. Particularly when we've moved into a new leadership
Are your limiting beliefs preventing you from thriving?
“There is only one cause of unhappiness: the false beliefs you have in your head, beliefs so widespread, so commonly held, that it never occurs to you to question them” – Anthony de Mello A limiting belief is something you believe about yourself that restricts you from reaching your potential. "We learn our belief systems as very little children, and then we
The chances of you being you are 1 in 400 trillion!
Are you reaching your potential in 2018? Mel Robbins TEDx talk mentions how scientists have estimated the probability of you being born and it's about one in 400 trillion. Just think about that for a second…. Yeah! That’s what I thought. You’re pretty god damn special. Despite all odds you were born as you. No other person in the world will ever
30 life lessons you must know about.
Navigating life can be challenging. Turning 30 lead me to reflecting on my life and here are 30 of the top lessons I've learnt: Release your expectations. Accept people for who they are. Love them and have no expectations Just enjoy them. Be yourself and speak your truth. HAVE FUN! Whatever that means to you. Do it regularly! By yourself with others or
The one story you should never tell.
A blue Suziki Swift pulled over to the curb. Her curly brown hair spilling out the window along with her voice that called “Leeeeigh???” I was excited to see the driver was female. She was the second female Uber driver I had ever come across. Not only was she female but she was Iranian. As we were driven home she shared
New year new you! – Set goals to make 2018 a kick ass year!
A goal without a date is a dream. - Michael H. Erickson Do you always set new years resolutions and find that after the first few months you're back to old ways? Wish you had the strength and ability to stick to your goals? Would you like to set realistic goals that get you to where you actually want to go? Setting goals is really
Confidence is the best outfit. Rock it and own it.
Self-confidence is what helps you to gain what you want and it pushes you forward even in the darkest hour. Self-confidence is a sense of identity and empowers you to take that step forward into the unknown, it is a belief you have deep inside yourself under all the other layers. Once you master it you should never give it up
Strive for excellence rather than starve from perfection.
It’s Monday morning, it’s 9:05 and you should have left the house on your way to work already. Instead you’re standing there in front of the mirror with hairspray in one hand, a comb in the other and bobby pins in between your teeth desperately trying to perfect your quiff for the tenth time. The tension, stress and anxiety are
It all began with a simple “thank you”.
It all began with a simple “thank you” but the way it was said sent waves of dopamine rushing through my brain. Last night I gave one of my talks on self-esteem and body image and afterwards one of the attendees came up to me, almost lost for words, expressing her appreciation for what I had spoken of. It was clear
Are you a serial future seeker?
Originally Published on Mememe, to read the article click here I have a confession to make… I am a serial future seeker. Or, at least I used to be. All my life I have wanted to throw myself into tomorrow. I have always rushed around from place to place as fast as I could so as not to waste a minute. I detested