I hesitated before writing another end-of-year post. The familiar self-judgement kicked in - who cares, everyone is doing them - but then, in true coaching fashion, I gave myself a gentle (but firm) kick up the bum. It’s the end of the year. I’m a coach and honest, sometimes uncomfortable reflection is what we do! So here goes.

At the start of this year, I began my book-writing journey, and what a journey it has been. Writing about something so deeply personal, while sharing practical tips and strategies for facing crisis and growing through adversity, has been both challenging and cathartic. I’ve discovered that the initial writing process comes quite naturally when you’re speaking from the heart, but once your words land in the hands of others, that’s when the real work begins.