Roy Peach Coaching

17/03/2026

Got any questions about coaching with me?

From how a connection call works, through how many sessions, more about the spaces I use, to who I help. It's all welcome.

17/03/2026

This is truly what coaching can look like. Sometimes it's several sessions, sometimes one or two.

Before coaching: second-guessing, overthinking, holding back, feeling 'not enough'.

After coaching: clear thinking, calm communication, trusting your voice, taking action.

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build.

Ready for your 'after'? Let's bring the colour back. DM me or visit my website to book your FREE Connection Call now. roypeach.com/contact

16/03/2026

Today has not gone as planned, and you know what, that's OK.

After a restless night, I was due to meet a friend for an afternoon hot chocolate and cake session but it was an hour drive each way and I sadly couldn't face it.

Needing lunch and to see the world still, I've pulled myself away from the house long enough to make it to the local shops.

Three cheers for the Stanley’s pork and maple bacon sausage roll and hot chocolate which has made up for not going out.

Sometimes things don't go as planned but that doesn't mean that things must stop.

16/03/2026

Micro-problems: How Small Confidence Wins Lead to Big Growth

Big growth rarely comes from one huge breakthrough. In fact, it usually comes from solving what are known as micro-problems.

So what is a micro-problem?

A micro-problem is a small challenge that feels manageable. It's not the mahoosive end goal, but perhaps sending the email you’ve been overthinking, asking one question in a meeting, trying a new approach for 10 minutes, or sharing an idea you’re not 100% sure about.

Each time you solve one micro-problem, you create a confidence win, and oh how your brain loves the win. It might seem tiny in the moment, but these wins compound.

So, instead of waiting until you feel completely ready, try focusing on the next micro-problem in front of you. Solve that one, then the next, and the next, then another. Soon you'll be conquering your corner of the world. Tiny steps to become superhuman.

Best of all, over time, those small actions build momentum, skill, and self-belief. Big growth is often just a series of smaller problems that you're solving consistently.

What’s one micro-problem you could solve today? What's one you've already solved?

16/03/2026

Happy Monday! Came round quick, right? Scary, eh?

Something else that can be scary is change, but even scarier is allowing the fear inside to consume you to the point that you stop growing and being the best version of you, so what are you fearful of right now, and what are you going to do about it?

What about a child you know? Are they allowing fear to stop them from attending school, standing up for what's right, or living their best life?

This week is the time for change. That first time is the scariest, but once it's done, there's proof you can take the next...and the next...and the next...

Have a great week of positive change

14/03/2026

Been thinking about coaching for a while?
Know someone who could benefit?

Chances are you or they are only on Step 1. (They might not even be on Step 1 yet). If that's the case, quick, get them to follow the page!

Step 1 is easy. Step 2 is just as straightforward. You click on the calendar on my website (roypeach.com/contact), book a timeslot that works for you, and we'll meet. At that point, you've not even had to step into the coaching room and you can always go back to Step 1 if you're not yet ready for change.

So, which step are you on? Which step have you been on?

13/03/2026

Friday fun! 🎉

Time for a quick quiz.

Is your child or teen a:-

- Bold Explorer –> loves taking risks and trying new things.
- Quiet Achiever –> steady, focused, and always improving.
- Social Star –> thrives around friends and teamwork.
- Creative Dreamer -> creatively confident in imaginative ways.

Comment below and let’s see which type rules the weekend!

13/03/2026

Last week we looked at some of the issues that children face when they transition to secondary school.

Today we'll explore this more and I offer a few tips to support you and your family because the next six months will fly by!

If you haven't read part one, take a look because transition is massive and in that post we only scratched the surface. Feel free to add your own thoughts.

So now we know some of the issues our children face when moving up, here's a few tiny hints and tips to start making the move easier...

🏫 New environment - compare what parts of their current school building they like with the new one. What similarities are there? Remind them it's normal to feel nervous about new environments. The one constant is home.

👫 New people - talk about who they do know is going up, which teachers they've met that they do like, and begin exploring how new friendships can be formed - they've done it before when they started primary so actually they're a seasoned pro

👔 New uniform (or no uniform) - start discussing the uniform. Do they know what has to be worn, discuss why and the expectation. If you've got the uniform, don't leave it until the night before to test it out. If your child is nervous about the move, try it on a few times and get them used to how long it takes, how a tie works, how fiddly the buttons are, and so on.

✅ New behaviour policies - printing off the whole policy from the website might not help but pulling out some of the main points can. Link them into primary school expectations, home expectations, or any rules at clubs. Are they really that different?

👨🏻‍🏫 New lessons or more detailed ones - Talk about their favourite lessons, let them know what your favourite lesson was (even if you didn't like school, there'll be one that was better). Explore Year 7 worksheets online (or the most suitable 'next level up' for their learning position). Let them see now what the difference is likely to be.

👍 New values and beliefs - Secondary focuses a lot more on independence so start prepping now. Money management can be useful, as can bag packing. Why not make it a game? How quickly can you pack your bag but still find things? Sure, as they move through the school they'll probably shove their gear in their pockets, but for now, it's a bag, and they need to be able to look after their gear.

🙃 New feelings - early adolescence coincides with significant neurological development, where emotional systems mature faster than regulatory systems, meaning children entering secondary school may experience heightened emotional responses and sensitivity to social evaluation. Explore how they're feeling, remind them you're here for them, book a few coaching sessions so they can conquer the corridors 😜

💪 New purpose - Make some long term plans. They may only be Year 6 but get them to think about what they'd like to achieve by the end of Year 11, then draw it back to Year 7, then draw it back to each term, then the first week. Remind them they can have a big dream, but they can start small too.

Join me next week for why this work is so important to me and the final instalment in our switching ponds series.

And there you have it, a few hints and tips that you can try, and if you care about a young person who's soon to swim up to the bigger pond and want them to thrive there, get in touch. 4 spaces available to support a child with transition.

12/03/2026

Had the absolute pleasure of meeting parents and staff on the playground of North Kidlington Primary school yesterday to explain more about the benefits of coaching and see how we can better work together.

Does your school want to see change? Drop me a line.

11/03/2026

It's and I'm a little late posting today's gentle challenge for you. Sorry folks. It's been a busy week.

Do you ever have moments like that where time seems to slip away? Let's slow it down a bit.

A musical interlude is what's needed. I've been listening to some random tracks this week. Not the ones I'd usually listen to and a few have really touched my soul and I've felt my body move naturally, so that's today's challenge to you.

Find a track you either know well or try a new one that sings to your core, play it out loud, and just let your body synchronise with it. Movement like this can release dopamine and endorphins inside you, which boosts your mood and reduces stress. How therapeutic!

Notice how your body moves, how you feel, and how your mood shifts.

Have a great Wednesday!

10/03/2026

This is a great way to help calm an anxious nervous system

When a child is overwhelmed, their thinking brain can go offline. Big feelings take over, and it can be hard for them to calm their body.

One simple strategy that can help in these moments is crunching on an ice cube.

The intense cold sensation activates the body’s sensory system and can help interrupt the stress response. It gives the brain a strong, safe sensation to focus on, which can help shift attention away from racing thoughts or overwhelming feelings.

Cold stimulation can also activate the vagus nerve, which helps the body move out of fight-or-flight and back towards a calmer state.

For some children, especially those who respond well to sensory input, this quick sensory reset can help their body slow down enough to begin regulating again.

It won’t work for every child, but for some young people it can be a surprisingly effective way to ground themselves in the moment.

If you’d like more practical strategies for supporting children through big feelings, the Managing Big Feelings Toolkit is available — link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

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10/03/2026

'I don't want to be here!'

The hidden shame children feel about getting help...

(Blog article)

‘I don’t want to be here’. I occasionally hear this from a child at the beginning of a confidence coaching session, but the reason often runs deeper