When we lack confidence, we can avoid asking questions for fear of being judged as unintelligent; or because we have imposter syndrome and are terrified of being uncovered as out of place; or because we don’t want to be a burden. The reality is, nobody knows everything and avoiding asking questions means we will continue to live with a lack of clarity. Ironically, this may well lead to us underperforming, highlighting our inadequacies and creating more work for those around u

Do you ever wish you could remember all that you need to recall as simply as downloading content onto a USB stick? While memory isn’t quite as straightforward for humans as it is for a computer, we do have tools that we can use to help. Storytelling, visualisation and association are all key components of making content more memorable. Our brain holds onto stories much more easily than it does to data. So, if we tell a story and “hide” data within it, we are more likely to ke

Our pre-frontal cortex (the part of our brain that manages our executive functions like problem-solving; impulse control; planning and decision-making) doesn’t fully mature until we’re around 25. In fact, experts state that it takes until the age of 30 or so for males. Our limbic system (the brain’s emotional centre) develops and matures earlier. This means that we are less well-equipped to make good life choices and exert self-control when we are younger. It also means for u

January offers a chance to reflect on past successes and areas for growth. For me, 2025 brought a lot of change in my career as a coach and as a marketing consultant. In collaboration with a wonderful coaching friend, I launched the @belong_uk programme. We’ve had the privilege of working with several groups of women, across a range of demographics, helping them to grow in self-awareness and self-confidence, as well as to develop new friendships. Belong had been 2 years in th