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Over the summer break I had a chance to reflect on the changes in my life right now and how I was dealing with them. One day, I was hiking in the countryside with my partner. We were enjoying the view from the hilltop after a strenuous climb when I was struck by how the […]

This year’s International Youth Day is all about ‘Creating a World for All Ages’. Changing our world to enable young people to flourish is an inspiring ambition. It’s something that resonates strongly in our education work too. We work with headteachers and school leadership teams to enhance their performance which will ultimately positively impact the […]

Today is Book Lovers Day, a time to celebrate books and to encourage more people to discover the joys of reading.  The idea of a day to love books seems a bit weird to this bibliophile!  Books are a constant in my life and have been a source of immense pleasure, discovery and learning since […]

According to LinkedIn, around 28,000 people in the UK call themselves a business coach. Type in ‘executive coach’ and there are still over 3,300 in the UK. If you attempt to refine that long list still further by looking at certified coaches via organisations like the International Coaching Federation, your potential list of coaches still […]

July is ‘Wild about Wildlife’ month and if you’ve been following my articles, you’ll know I definitely fit that description! As a kid, walks in the countryside were mainly about learning the names of the flora and fauna. My mum and I would amble along contentedly being amateur naturalists, whilst my dad and brother marched […]

In the last five years there has been an explosion in humanity’s interest and desire for greater levels of fairness and justice in society. Such principles matter deeply internationally and nationally. They matter, therefore, in virtually every company, and every government and non-governmental organisation in the world. They also matter deeply to many if not […]

If you ever happen to be visiting Johannesburg, South Africa, and find yourself struck by a sudden craving for candy floss and motion sickness, your best bet is Gold Reef City, an amusement park just south of town. Built on an old mine and styled as a late-19th century frontier settlement, the attraction promises you […]

The benefits of managing our emotional state When compared to adults that grew up pre smart phone, young people have so many choices. My own childhood meant growing up when children’s TV finished at 9am. We then had to wait until Neighbours (RIP) came on in the early evening. We would fold down the corner […]

The way we work changed during the pandemic. Many now talk of ‘hybrid’ working. But what really is hybrid working? In the hundred or so companies we work with, globally and in all market sectors, most recognise that people will never return to the office five days a week. They will work part from home […]

I’m always grateful to the Queen that her Jubilee coincides with me marking a decade of my life. Not least because it guarantees me an extra bank holiday to celebrate another decade passing. And so it was this year. The recent Platinum Jubilee marked me leaping into my 50s and prompted me to ask myself […]

It’s International Yoga Day and yogis everywhere will tell you about the importance of breath work. At Complete, we agree, but for us it’s not just about yoga and wellbeing, breathing in the right way can actually help us at work too. Yoga, which translates as ‘yoke’ or ‘union’, is a group of physical, mental and […]

This week is National Men’s Health Week. Healthy bodies, hard exercise, good diet, and regular visits to the doctor are all things we associate with keeping healthy. However, it is important to understand that mental health is just as important. So, we have asked the men of Complete to give advice on how you can […]

As a coach I am privileged to hold a space for my clients where they can truly open up and share their inner narrative. One of the most common themes I hear from people in all walks of life is some version of “I’m not good enough”. Human beings are far better at self-judgment than […]

We just breathe, don’t we? It’s not like we have to think about it. It just happens. You might notice your breath more when you’re exercising, but aside from that it’s not at the forefront of every waking moment. While I’m not suggesting you need to think about it all the time, I am hoping […]