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Is group coaching or 1:1 coaching right for me? Thrive in Six — choosing your path
Both work. The question is which one works best for you — your lifestyle, your goals, and the way you actually change habits. When people first enquire about Thrive in Six, the most common question isn't about nutrition or exercise — it's this one: which...
Why Telling Your Clients What To Do Doesn’t Work
You know what to eat. Your clients probably do too. They know vegetables are better than biscuits. They know late night snacking isn't helping. They know that the third coffee isn't really about caffeine. And yet, knowing doesn't seem to change much. This is one of...
Are You Getting More Introverted? Here’s What the Science Says
There is a particular kind of person who organises everything. The dinner parties. The group chats. The one who remembers everyone's birthdays, shows up with something thoughtful, and stays until the last conversation winds down. Maybe you used to be that person....
The 80-Year-Old, Who Already Knows the Answer
There's a moment Jeff Bezos describes that most of us will recognise, even if the scale is different. He'd been working on Wall Street. He had a stable career, a good salary, and an annual bonus on the line. Then the internet happened, and he had this idea, sell books...
5 Strategies for Preventing Burnout in the Digital Age
Your body is intended to have high-energy, high-performance periods, with rest and recovery in between. The challenge is that often people routinely stay in “on mode” for virtually all of their waking hours. Burnout. It’s something we’re hearing more and more...
The Neurochemicals of wellbeing, and how to get them!
Exercise isn’t just about building muscles or improving cardiovascular health—it also plays a significant role in our mental wellbeing by influencing neurochemicals that enhance mood, reduce stress, and sharpen cognitive function. Different types of exercise stimulate...
The Great Return-to-Office Debate: Why Mandates Are Backfiring and What Employers Can Do Instead
As the post-pandemic workplace continues to evolve, a significant tension has emerged between employers pushing for a full return to the office and employees advocating for flexible work arrangements. Recent studies and surveys from the UK highlight a growing...
Why Wellbeing at Work Can’t Be a “Nice-to-Have”
I recently attended my second HCANZA conference in Brisbane and one of the session was with Claire McCaffrey who spoke about corporate healthcare, and it really hit home. She’s been around long enough to see workplace wellbeing shift from something fluffy on the side...
Coaching Skills for Personal Trainers: Why What You Know Is Not Enough
Most personal trainers believe their knowledge is enough. It is not. Here is what separates good trainers from great coaches and how to develop real coaching mastery. Introduction Most personal trainers think that if they know enough about training and nutrition, they...