Kelly SwinglerMar 9, 20216 minRules, Hierarchy and InstitutionsWatching Prince Harry with James Corden and the interview that Meghan and Harry did with Oprah left me with some mouth wide open moments,...
Kelly SwinglerMar 2, 20214 minLabels and BoxesDuring a coaching conversation last week my client told me they weren’t a creative person. The room I could see behind them during our...
Kelly SwinglerFeb 23, 20214 minListen“Listen to silence, it has so much to say” – RUMI This was the quote in my journal this morning, my moment of reflection and silence...
Kelly SwinglerFeb 10, 20214 minWhat Got Us Here Won't Get Us ThereDuring yesterday’s YouTube live with Emmy Rousseau as we were talking about self-care practices, we discussed how something that may have...
Kelly SwinglerJan 27, 20215 minLeading From The CoreValues driven leadership, heart led-leadership, leading from your core, leading with purpose, leading from within, whatever you call it...
Kelly SwinglerJan 20, 20213 minWho Are You?Who Are You? This was one of the first questions I had to answer on the first day of my Executive Coaching Training Programme back in...
Kelly SwinglerJan 15, 20216 minWhat If?Last week I wrote about my focus for 2021 and wanting to be more aware of when I’m not living my values, particularly when it comes to...
Kelly SwinglerJan 5, 20214 minValues Alignment in 2021I don't think I know anyone who found 2020 particularly easy and I found the festive season much tougher than I thought I would do. This...
Kelly SwinglerDec 15, 20205 minBoundaries Instead Of GoalsThis is my last People Perspective of the year. I don't know about you, but I'm feeling knackered and exhausted and I am absolutely ready...
Kelly SwinglerDec 1, 20204 minThe Value In Learning This last weekend I started yet another formal qualification, it’s a subject that I love and I know it will add value to my clients, and...
Kelly SwinglerNov 22, 20203 minMind The GapAfter my burnout in 2013 I spent months reflecting on why I had gotten to the point of burnout, brain fog and exhaustion and one of the...
Kelly SwinglerNov 10, 20205 minBandwidth and HeadspaceBandwidth = Internet access and WiFi Headspace = The time to think, reflect and be The 10th March was when I and the rest of my team...
Kelly SwinglerSep 25, 20204 minLet's Get VisibleIt's hard to see someone that's hidden. It's hard to know they're there, it's hard to know they exist. Think about the brands you know...
Kelly SwinglerSep 22, 20204 minWhen It's Time To Let GoSometimes we hold on so much to what could be that we could be at risk of letting something amazing pass us by. My relationship with my...
Kelly SwinglerSep 16, 20204 minBack to Basics2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year for us all in one way or another and we still have three months to go. Are we in for more twists...
Kelly SwinglerAug 28, 20201 minFear of JudgementToday I've had my own coaching session with my coach and we were talking about visibility and why I need to be more visible if I'm going...
Kelly SwinglerAug 28, 20202 minIs it always good to talk?We're often told that it's good to talk, but what happens if nobody is listening? Last week I was interviewed by one of my favourite...
Kelly SwinglerAug 25, 20201 minThe Circles Of ControlOver recent weeks in coaching and in workshops I've been talking to clients about the circles of control, which at the time I thought was...
Kelly SwinglerAug 20, 20201 minThe leadership behaviours that have successfully navigated COVIDThis morning I felt drawn to speak instead of write, so instead of a lengthy write piece, here's a short video talking about the...
Kelly SwinglerAug 13, 20204 minThe Messy MiddleOn Tuesday during a discovery call I was asked what I loved most about coaching, my answer? "I love helping clients through the messy...
Kelly SwinglerAug 11, 20203 min5 Ways To Be More PresentThis last weekend I was able to get away with the family and our gorgeous rescue dog for a change of scenery, lots of walking and lots of...
Kelly SwinglerJul 31, 20203 minStop!Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads in your life or career and felt the need to keep pushing, to keep moving, to keep exploring...
Kelly SwinglerJul 14, 20204 minUnder The TableTwice in my life I have sat and hidden under a table and cried. The first time, I was six years old. We had just moved to Peterborough,...
Kelly SwinglerJun 28, 20203 minDoes Coaching Always Help?I'll always say that coaching can help, and I believe it can help anyone, but I think there are some caveats to this. Two of the coaches...