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Before anyone spoke at the EMCC Global Conference yesterday, Zagreb had already given me something to think about.I only...
12/05/2026

Before anyone spoke at the EMCC Global Conference yesterday, Zagreb had already given me something to think about.

I only noticed it because I wasn’t rushing.

I got to the city early yesterday, so I wandered.
I had time to walk around before the day began properly.

I wasn’t rushing myself into the next room or trying to turn the day into a reflection before I’d lived it. I could take in where I was.

By the time I sat down at the conference, I felt more open to what was being shared.

Today, though, the focus is on AI and coaching,
and one line caught my attention:

“AI may free us from labour, but it will not teach us how to be free.”

That feels true.

AI may create more space in our days.
But what we do with that space is still very much human.

And maybe that’s why yesterday’s walk around Zagreb felt connected to the conference before it even began.

That little bit of space matters.
It changes the way we enter the room.

How we arrive matters, because it shapes what we’re able to receive.

P.S. Where could you give yourself a little more space before stepping into something important this week?

I’d never seen myself as someone who could trek through mountains. Then Turkey showed me how long I’d been underestimati...
11/05/2026

I’d never seen myself as someone who could trek through mountains. Then Turkey showed me how long I’d been underestimating myself.

My sister started trekking, and kept saying we should go on a retreat with her.

I was reluctant at first.

At school, I was never the sporty person.
I was usually picked near the end, and somewhere inside me, I think I’d accepted that as normal.

So when she suggested a mountain retreat, that old story was still there.

Then we got to Turkey.

Mountains rose around the hotel, and every other day we went out hiking for five or six hours.

One day, we walked to a waterfall that was off the beaten track.

It was harder to reach than I expected, especially when we had to make our way down and then climb back up again.

It was tough.
But I wasn’t struggling in the way I thought I would.

My legs felt tired, but I felt strong.
That surprised me more than the view.

It changed how I saw my fitness, my ability, and my confidence.

I see a version of this in the leaders I work with, too.

People carry stories for years without realising they aren’t the full truth.

So when pressure builds, they don’t only respond to the moment in front of them. They respond from the belief underneath it.

That’s what your old beliefs can do.
If nothing’s challenged them for years, they start feeling like the truth.

P.S. Have you ever surprised yourself by doing something you thought wasn’t for you? I’d love to know what it was.

She's over-adapting to save the marriage.And that's exactly what's ruining it.This is the exact scenario I've seen with ...
08/05/2026

She's over-adapting to save the marriage.

And that's exactly what's ruining it.

This is the exact scenario I've seen with many couples I've worked with.

(And to be clear: this isn’t gendered. The roles can be reversed.)

He's terrified of losing her.
So he's become whoever he thinks she wants him to be.

More attentive.
More emotional.
More accommodating.

On the surface, it looks like he's trying.
But underneath, he's disappearing.

And the sad reality is,
she can feel it.

The more he adapts,
the more distance she feels.

Because over-adapting doesn't preserve connection.
It destroys it.

When you suppress who you are to keep someone happy, they're no longer in a relationship with you.

They're in a relationship with your performance.
And performances don't last.

This happens in leadership too:

Leaders who over-accommodate to keep their team happy.
Who suppress their standards to avoid conflict.
And it creates the same pattern:

Resentment builds.
Authenticity disappears.
Respect erodes.

So, over-adapting might feel like love.
But actually, it's fear.

P.S. Where are you over-adapting to preserve harmony?

P.P.S. If this feels familiar and you’re stuck in the same loops, I help couples (and individuals and teams) slow things down, hear what’s really underneath, and rebuild honesty, clarity, and connection. If you want to explore what this could look like for you, feel free to send me a quick message 😊.

“All of them,” my husband laughed.Then, he gave a one-word answer that explained a lot:We were driving back from Liverpo...
07/05/2026

“All of them,” my husband laughed.

Then, he gave a one-word answer that explained a lot:

We were driving back from Liverpool in January, after dropping our youngest off at university, when I asked him:

“Your love language is acts of service… what do you think mine is?”

(Quick refresher: the five love languages are: words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, receiving gifts.)

Anyway, his first response was very him:
“All of them.” (laughs)

I said, “No, if you were to choose one, what would it be?”

He paused, put one hand on his chin for a split second, and there it was: “Time.”

He was spot on, too.

It’s clear in the frustration I feel when he’s with me, but on his phone.(although I have learnt not to judge or preach)

It translates as:
“You’re here… but not really with me.”

Time matters to me because it’s the one thing we can’t get back.

So I’d rather make the minutes count.

Now try asking your partner, co-worker, or friend which love language matters most to them. (Do not accept “all of them” as a valid answer 😂)

On Friday, I did a tough six-hour mountain trek.The view at the end was stunning, but this photo doesn’t show what it to...
05/05/2026

On Friday, I did a tough six-hour mountain trek.

The view at the end was stunning, but this photo doesn’t show what it took to get there.

Rocky paths.
Pine-covered hills.
Steep climbs.

And of course, moments where our legs ached, and everyone was doing more breathing than talking.

But then came the little pauses, too.

Stopping for a moment.
Looking around.
Taking a breath.

Then carrying on, because standing still wasn’t going to get us there.

One step.
Then another.
Then another.

Until eventually the path opened up and the whole view stretched out in front of us.

I think that’s why it stayed with me.

The scenery was incredible.
But it meant more because of the effort that came before it.

And isn’t that so often the way?

So much of what we want in life sits on the other side of what we’d rather skip.

The honest conversation.
The uncomfortable decision.
The slow work of changing something that's felt stuck for far too long.

But you don't reach a better place by standing still. You get there one step at a time.

With aching legs, deep breaths, and a few moments of wondering how much further there is to go.

Then you get there.

You stop for a moment. Look around.
And you're so glad you kept going.

P.S. Have you ever done a hike, walk, or challenge that reminded you the hard part was worth it?

The mountains here in Turkey are beautiful.But walking with my sisters made them even better.There were lovely trails, p...
01/05/2026

The mountains here in Turkey are beautiful.

But walking with my sisters made them even better.

There were lovely trails, pine forests, sea views, walking poles, and lots of sunshine.

There were also a few moments of aching legs, nervous anticipation, and wondering what we’d signed ourselves up for.

But most of all, there was laughter.

That special kind of laughter that comes when you’re tired, proud, and living in the moment.

That’s what I loved most.

Of course, the scenery was amazing.
But it was the shared effort that sticks with me.

The encouragement.
The little pauses.
The checking in.

The feeling of doing something new and adventurous with those you love.

That's what made it feel so special.

It was in those small moments, one step at a time, halfway up a mountain, laughing with my sisters.

P.S. Have you ever done a hiking or yoga trip with family or friends? How did you find it?

I’m hiking in the mountains today, which feels slightly ridiculous and completely right.I’m in Turkey on my first ever y...
30/04/2026

I’m hiking in the mountains today, which feels slightly ridiculous and completely right.

I’m in Turkey on my first ever yoga and hiking trip, and last night I watched one of those sunsets that makes you go “wow!”

The plan today is full of mountain trails, pine forests, sea views, and steep climbs.

Then, to top it all off, a remote beach at the end.

Beautiful. But also, mildly terrifying.
And somehow, that feels right.

You can’t think your way up a mountain.
You can’t perform your way through a steep path.

You have to:

Notice your breath.
Listen to your body.
Take the next step.
Then the next one after that.

It’s simple.
But many of us forget that in everyday life.

We spend so much time in our heads.
Planning, anticipating, holding everything together.

Out here in the mountains, you can’t stay there for long.

So today, I’m listening.

To my breath.
To my pace.
To the mountains.

And probably to my legs when they start aching later.

But looking at this view, I already know it’ll be worth it.

P.S. Have you ever been on a yoga and/or hiking trip? This may be my first one, but I can already see why people love them.

“We’re having difficulties... but it’s not actually between us.” When she said that on the phone, I paused...Because I i...
29/04/2026

“We’re having difficulties... but it’s not actually between us.” When she said that on the phone, I paused...

Because I instantly recognised the pattern she was describing.

I’ve heard some version of it more than once lately.

Then she clarified:
“It’s between us… and our in-laws.”

And in that moment, it stopped being about “communication skills”.

It became about a third force in the relationship:
Family expectations.

Where “no” gets translated as disrespect.
Where boundaries get called selfish.
Where staying quiet becomes “keeping the peace”.

And the couple starts shrinking… without realising it.

What wears them down is the pressure of trying to protect everyone at once.

Their relationship.
Their parents.
Their culture.

So if you’ve been saying:
“It’s not us… it’s everything around us.”

You’re not imagining it.

The way forward usually starts with what’s hardest to say:

Naming the fear.
Naming the expectation
Agreeing on the boundary.

Then learning how to hold that together, without turning it into a fight.

That’s exactly what I help couples, teams, and leaders practise.

P.S.

Many of my clients are second-generation immigrants like me.

So if you want support working through the relationship and communication challenges you’re facing, at home or at work, send me a message.

I’d be glad to help.

Pushing through looks strong. Until it becomes all you know.That’s a problem people rarely notice until much later.I see...
28/04/2026

Pushing through looks strong. Until it becomes all you know.

That’s a problem people rarely notice until much later.

I see this in many capable people.

They’re the ones who’ve learnt early how to cope well. They’ve learnt how to keep going and hold everything together.

For a while, you get rewarded for that.

You become the dependable one.
The strong one. The one who manages.

Yet over time, you slowly slip into a struggle.

Rest starts feeling unfamiliar.
Taking a break feels unnatural.
And so, you stop asking what you need and start asking what needs to be handled next.

That’s where a strength can quietly become a pattern of weakness.

Those same patterns that once helped you survive don’t always know when their job is done.

P.S. Have you ever realised you were coping well, but not really living well?

On Friday, I hosted my first workshop of my own in five years.It made the reason behind the day feel even clearer:People...
27/04/2026

On Friday, I hosted my first workshop of my own in five years.

It made the reason behind the day feel even clearer:

People need somewhere to switch off properly.

We’re so busy being on all the time that we can forget to check in with ourselves.

You move through the day responding, deciding, thinking about what needs to happen next.

Then another task comes up. Then another.
And before long, your own feelings and needs are a distant priority.

That’s why a deliberate pause matters.
It gives you enough distance from the constant doing to come back to what’s important to you.

On Friday, I watched that happen in small, meaningful ways.

Everyone had space to think without rushing themselves.
And in that space, they could hear themselves again as people with needs and feelings, as well as responsibilities.

That sounds simple, but I don’t think it is.
Especially when life keeps pulling you into the next thing before you’ve had time to understand the thing you’re already in.

And that’s why slowing down matters.
It helps us return to ourselves with more care for what we’re carrying.

After five years, it felt good to be back.
And I’m grateful to everyone who came and helped make the day what it was.

A special thanks to the two wonderful guest speakers we had there, too: Greg Du-feu on using AI to reduce your mental load, and Javaria Sarmad on how to manage growth without stress.

This morning, Kenny reminded me that every reaction has a reason.He was unexpectedly reactive, did a bit of growling, an...
23/04/2026

This morning, Kenny reminded me that every reaction has a reason.

He was unexpectedly reactive, did a bit of growling, and made it very clear that something about the moment didn't work for him.

The lovely thing is, five minutes later, he was absolutely fine.

He didn't keep a grudge or spiral out of control.

He was more like, “I didn’t like that,”
followed by, “Anyway, what’s next?”

It's moments like this that make me think dogs are ahead of us humans in some ways.

They react.
They express it.
They regulate.
They move on.

Whereas we tend to react, analyse the reaction, question the reaction, then wonder what the reaction says about us as people.

Kenny keeps it much simpler.

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