The paradoxical challenge of being part of a family, while also being yourself  Hello!  It is January and I am experiencing a gentle move from wintering to a deep energetic rising. I feel like spring energy is almost here, even though (in my corner of the world at least) the weather would say otherwise!  This month I have found the unfolding events surrounding the Beckham family to be a perfect entry point to the subject of family systems and dynamics, especially the role of

Integrating the Body, Mind, and Spirit This year I've been focused on sharing foundational principles and practical frameworks and models from the world of personal development, coaching, psychology and leadership. My aim has been to share how practical things can result in magical outcomes.  As we enter this transformative season, I find myself reflecting on the balance between practical frameworks and the more ethereal aspects of personal development. While many of us are f

Hello, As the days grow shorter and we move into the quiet stillness of winter, it’s a natural time to reflect on our inner gardens - what seeds we’ve planted this year, what we want to nurture in the months to come, and how we can prepare our soil for the growth ahead. In nature, this season isn’t about rushing or doing - it's about noticing, tending, and setting intentions for spring’s bloom. It’s about harvesting the wisdom of 2025, sorting and storing our ideas for when t

Happy October!  Good to have you here. I hope the gentle move into autumn is proving welcome and cosy. This month is an interesting one. After the flurry of restarting in September and before the slide into the holidays begins, I often find October provides a little bubble of reflective time that contains both the momentum of a new season and the insights that come with a more inward lifestyle. This month's Practical Magic is on theme for autumn/fall. It is all about the rela

This month’s issue of Practical Magic is inspired by this quote from Adam Grant: “Our scarcest, most precious resource is not time or...

Happy August! Rather than sending a whole new concept for this (often disjointed, hopefully relaxing in pockets) month, I have gathered...

This month, housework has been a recurring theme - in conversations with clients and in my own life. Literal housework, yes, but also the...

Whether it's big life pivots or the day-to-day dilemmas of modern life, decision-making can stir up all kinds of subtle (and...

At the heart of healthy relationships and self-understanding lies a deceptively simple yet deeply insightful concept: the “I’m OK, You’re...

There’s a concept I often return to in working with clients - because it can radically shift your perspective away from self judgment and...

What is WAIT? WAIT is a filter that encourages us to pause and assess before contributing to a conversation. WAIT offers two major...

Bring clarity, compassion and ease to your creating What is the Disney Frame?  When you feel inspired and moved to create - whether it is...