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The art of goalcraft
Goals are important. They give us direction, keep us motivated and, perhaps most importantly, they keep us focused on what matters most...

Jo Small
Jan 21, 20232 min read
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Pick a gear. Pick neutral
How getting into neutral can give you focus

Jo Small
Apr 29, 20222 min read
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The gift of listening. No wrapping required.
This is the time of year when my social media feeds become inundated with gift ideas ranging from colourful socks to cocktail making...

Jo Small
Nov 13, 20213 min read
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Just a minute
On 22nd June last year I turned 50. It was, as many have you have experienced, a lockdown birthday, so not exactly filled with friends...

Jo Small
Jun 21, 20212 min read
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‘Five key steps to prepare for your job interview’ or ‘Drink tea and talk less fluff’
You’re looking for a new role and, after some time searching, you secure an interview. So far so good - congratulations! How do you go...

Jo Small
Apr 14, 20213 min read
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The power of a proper thank you
International Day of Happiness has got me thinking about thank yous. In this world of increased workloads, greater accessibility of our...

Jo Small
Mar 20, 20214 min read
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The power of small bursts
Recognise any of these? - Feeling stiff because you're not moving enough during the day - Tired eyes from Zoom and Teams calls - Tense...

Jo Small
Feb 7, 20212 min read
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Stop asking questions
Our world has shrunk. In some cases to our place of work, the commute and an occasional supermarket trip. In others, our world is now our...

Jo Small
Jan 20, 20211 min read
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New Year? New You? Keep it simple .......
My 2021 so far …….. Cleaned out the top two drawers of the freezer. Found 6 portions of something in the freezer. All unlabelled. One is...

Jo Small
Jan 2, 20211 min read
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I'm a red pesto winner
"Jo. Did you know that, in 2020, you have been a prolific purchaser of red pesto and you also seem quite partial to limes?" I've...

Jo Small
Dec 1, 20201 min read
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Feeling stressed? Try getting creative.
The first Wednesday in November each year is National Stress Awareness Day. There is no one size fits all guidance to help cope with...

Jo Small
Nov 4, 20202 min read
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The bucket full of glimmers
It’s the end of the day. You find a cosy corner at home, make a cuppa and relax. You reach for your glossy journal and start reflecting...

Jo Small
Oct 18, 20202 min read
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Fluffy coaching that gets the job done
There are two common misconceptions about coaching that I hear a lot. Number one. ‘Well it’s all a bit fluffy isn’t it?’ ‘Isn’t it people...

Jo Small
Oct 6, 20202 min read
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Set your own tone
The morning alarm on your phone goes off. You roll over, turn it off and start scanning your emails. You’ve just set the tone for your...

Jo Small
Sep 19, 20202 min read
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Shopping behind a mask
Shopping can be a strange experience these days. Wearing a face mask can be unsettling and make you feel uncomfortable for many reasons:...

Jo Small
Sep 2, 20202 min read
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What my right foot taught me about change
Today I ran my first 10k in four weeks. I’ve been running for the past few years and, like many others, have worked hard on my fitness...

Jo Small
Aug 15, 20203 min read
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Buckets and anchors
“Hi Jo … it’s your mum. Just letting you know that we ‘ve just come back from Cromer. I’m not sure I can spend the lockdown doing puzzles...

Jo Small
Aug 5, 20203 min read
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Breathe ... don't bounce
There are loads of articles flying around the internet about resilience at the moment and most focus on 'bouncing back.' There is a sense...

Jo Small
Aug 5, 20201 min read
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