Coach Rebecca Gordon

Think about this quote from Edwin Markham: “Choices are the hinges of destiny.” If at this time last year, today was once your destiny, what crucial choices did you make that have led you to here?  What different choices would you have made, or different decisions would you have taken, that could have given an improved outcome?  If where you are now is a direct reflection of the quality of your decision-making skills, where 1 is not quite and 10 is absolutely, how satisfied are you with your ability to make those crucial decisions that lead to your life moving in the best possible direction? Many factors influence the decision-making process, sometimes making it hard to determine the exact right thing to do. When deciding what action to take, do you focus on what others think or do you move forward with conviction through listening to your inner guide?  No-one is perfect and if I knew then what I know now, there are some things I myself would hav...

An undisputable fact about your life is that it will change - whether you wish it to or not. Just as night follows day and the seasons come and go, change is a natural law of life. Sudden, tumultuous life events can catapult us into the depths of the unknown, giving rise to emotions such as fear, anxiety and stress. This can be due to redundancy, a relationship break up, children leaving home or an illness, for example. We can be left wondering why and how the firm foothold on solid ground so suddenly crumbled underneath us, when we were getting along just fine in the cosy normality that once upon a time enduringly existed. For many, this unwanted life revolution is fiercely resisted and despised. INSTANT TRANSFORMATION TOOL Yet, changing times calls for a change in attitude. It’s time to perceive and experience life transitions differently. Be curious about the magic in change that is an opportune occasion to shift yourself onto a new, intriguing dimens...

The word relationship is defined as: “the state of being connected, or the mutual dealings or connections that exist between two things... ”.  This gives clues to the type of interactions that foster positive, meaningful CONNECTION. The types of relationships we encounter consist of those with people, money or health, for example, yet one type of relationship that can often create turmoil is the romantic connection with a love interest. Building romantic love at any time of life can fill someone with trepidation. However, experiencing this process after 40 can bring a test of confidence that is emotionally and mentally challenging. For the middle-aged woman who enters a new relationship, ‘baggage’ doesn’t just mean the items you check in with at the airport, but includes the entourage of ‘stuff’ that surreptitiously tags along for the ride – and without invitation! This suggests that the art of loving with confidence after 40 requires conscious awa...

I am in love with you, In love with who you are, And now that you have entered my life, I will nurture you forever. I travelled through hill and gully Reaching highs and depths to find The Soul, The Mate, The person who would compliment all that I am. Exhilarated in lofty mountains In despair in deep valleys, Travelling through hill and gully, Trying to find you in your haven of peace. For too long you escaped and evaded me, Moving quickly out of view, You seemed not to want me to find you, Shrinking back when I almost caught you. You seemed so pained and tortured, Misunderstood, rejected and scorned. You seemed in fear of being captured, Because you were bruised by memories untold. I understood I had to be patient, And recognise that the passing of time, Would heal the inner core, So that you could eventually be mine. With the budding of your spirit The light of love streamed in, And there you were before me, My Soul, My Ma...

The Coaching Corner Blogs Times are Challenging! Many of us feel the impact of cuts and the increased cost of living. The air of pessimism that is sweeping the world affects each and every one of us on the local level of our everyday reality. I know that you were all fired up from your last coaching session, but it might be that the intensity of work and life is inhibiting you from making advancement in the exact way you would like! The good news is that if you’re feeling a little lacklustre, you can read past blogs posted on this Coaching Portal until your next session. This will help to keep you energised and motivated in the direction of your vision. Please do this, as the blogs help to keep you sharpened and alert to the things you can do to remain feeling empowered and energised to work through any challenges you face in between coaching sessions. Now more than ever, it is important for us to develop strategies that strengthen our ability to act with confide...