John WastnageMar 29, 20202 min"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.
John WastnageMar 31, 20196 minSliding Doors and the importance of Micro-ChoicesHow do we deal with decisions of different importance? Do unimportant choices affect the major narrative variables of your life?
John WastnageFeb 1, 20192 min"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.
John WastnageSep 30, 20188 minThe 15 Most Common Cognitive DistortionsIn this article I list 15 of the cognitive distortions I hear most frequently during my coaching calls. Do you recognise any of them?
John WastnageJul 31, 20182 minCognitive Distortions: don't believe everything you think!Learn to recognise distortions in your thinking that have a negative effect on how you feel
John WastnageMay 31, 20182 minPinocchio and the eternal question of what makes us humanPhilosopher John Gray wonders whether humans can ever fully move beyond their most basic needs
John WastnageMar 31, 20182 minIn Vino Veritas: there’s a healthier route to truthLike the pub, my coaching creates a space where people feel safe exploring and speaking openly about their life, work and relationships.
John WastnageAug 31, 20172 minBeing irrational can help us to achieve clarityIt's not always easy to turn down the rational voice in your head so you can hear your heart and gut.
John WastnageJun 30, 20171 minWhy 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.
