Author Archives: Matt Smith Personal and Professional Coach

Last Saturday I went to Chester for the first time since my Mum’s funeral. In the build up to this trip I was apprehensive and anxious about how I would react when I was there. The emotions I have been experiencing about my home town over the past year have been so entwined with theContinue reading “Chester…A Love Story.”

Last night I read an advert for an online event by Kristen Neff on Facebook. It was titled Self Compassion for Helping Professionals: Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself. This got me thinking about a conversation I had with a colleague earlier in the day. She is going through a lot of challenges at theContinue reading “As a Helping Professional how do you guard against losing yourself”

To slow our thinking we have to utilise and use our neocortex, and not let ourselves be hijacked by our amygdala’s. But there is a problem… The neocortex is never going to act faster than the reptilian and mammalian brains. They are designed to react to keep us safe. The problem is they are ratherContinue reading “Slowing Our Thinking”

Are you an introvert or extrovert? Are you most comfortable as an extrovert or as an introvert, or does it depend on what you are doing and who you are with? Are you chatty or more the quiet type? Do you prefer to watch from the side-lines or are you more comfortable in the thickContinue reading “The Story of My Persona”

If only we spent more time listening, and I mean really listening then maybe the world would be a much better place. We all think we a good at listening, but most of us are very poor at it. We spend our time listening to respond. We start with good intentions to listen to whatContinue reading “A week of talking about listening, and listening”

Yesterday I wrote a short blog offering myself as a coach for parents and young adults that are maybe struggling to navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood. I hadn’t planned to write that particular blog when I got up yesterday, I planned to write some more about career coaching and the milestones in ourContinue reading “Reflecting on the day I left home 34 years ago”

How we all move into adulthood is not uniform. It is not just turning 18, being able to vote or legally being able to buy alcohol. I remember Ben saying to me after his graduation at the age of 22…”that’s it now Dad, I am an adult. No more student loan and full-time education, IContinue reading “Becoming an Adult: Empowering Young Adults to Build Confidence and Independence”

Are you a young adult between the ages of 18-25 feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to choose your career path? Don’t worry; you’re not alone! Introducing Value-Based Career Coaching Are you struggling to find your career direction? Want to align your values with your professional goals? Dream of a fulfilling and purpose-driven future? Look noContinue reading “Ready to Find Your Path? Discover Career Coaching for Young Adults!”

Creating and managing personal boundaries while navigating the conflicting demands of work and family life is a common challenge faced by many of us. Balancing these two crucial aspects of life can be stressful, but with the right strategies and mindset, it is possible to find harmony. The challenge is real and messy We haveContinue reading “Find comfort at both home and work by creating and managing your personal boundaries”

Are you a working parent aged 30 to 45, juggling the demands of a successful career and a fulfilling family life? It’s time to reclaim your balance, your life, and your dreams! As a working professional mother/father, you’re a superhero. But it’s okay to admit that sometimes even superheroes need a little help. . ImagineContinue reading “Finding Balance: Empowering Working Parents”