Insights
Answers to questions I’m often asked
Short, practical writing on the things people bring to me: stress, decisions, and dealing with people.
Life & people
Feeling stuck, finding direction, and the people around you.
- Too many things to fix? How to decide where to start If you’re not going anywhere, every obstacle looks the same size. Step back first, and see where you want to get to. Read the answer
- When a gathering drains you: go or stay home? Nobody pressures you, yet you dread it all week. Where the drain comes from, and how to decide. Read the answer
Work & big decisions
Stress, switching off, and the big choices about your work.
- Should I quit my job to buy a business? Facing the fear Part of the fear is just discomfort. The other part deserves clear answers. Read the answer
- Why can’t I switch off from work at night? You can’t switch off because your brain is trying to solve a feeling. Here is how to name it, let it settle, and get practical. Read the answer
Leading a team
Pay, performance and pressure when you’re the one in charge.
- I put an employee on a performance plan and now I feel guilty Every person has a place where they shine. You might be helping her find where she fits. Read the answer
- A team member keeps asking for more money and shares. Who really holds the business? Without sales there is no business. If you’re the one closing the deals, the business relies on you very much. Read the answer
- Should I give my employees a raise? Clarity for the people-pleasing business owner You’re not struggling because you’re too kind. You’re struggling because there are two voices inside you. Read the answer
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