JOHN WASTNAGE

"I'm fine. How are you?"
These are not normal times. Nobody is 'fine'. Give yourself and the people you talk to permission to acknowledge and express their feelings.

"There is nothing either good or bad..."
In this blog post I explore my favourite Shakespeare quote and two useful ways I apply it on a regular basis to real-life situations.

The 15 Most Common Cognitive Distortions
In this article I list 15 of the cognitive distortions I hear most frequently during my coaching calls. Do you recognise any of them?

Cognitive Distortions: don't believe everything you think!
Learn to recognise distortions in your thinking that have a negative effect on how you feel

In Vino Veritas: there’s a healthier route to truth
Like the pub, my coaching creates a space where people feel safe exploring and speaking openly about their life, work and relationships.

Being irrational can help us to achieve clarity
It's not always easy to turn down the rational voice in your head so you can hear your heart and gut.

Why speak to a coach rather than your best friend, family member or colleague?
Our family and friends love us but often have a limited view of who we are, what we want and what we could do.









