Claire’s Blog
Top mistakes female entrepreneurs make when it comes to money
In this blog post, we're diving headfirst into a topic that's close to the heart of many female entrepreneurs: money.
How to show up when you really really really don't want to
We’re diving into a topic that hits close to home for many of us: showing up for our business even when we're not feeling it. There are days when mustering the energy to tackle the day ahead feels like an uphill battle. But fear not, because I've got some tried-and-tested tips to help you not just phone it in, but truly show up and shine.
The secret to elevating yourself
So often we get caught up in the day-to-day when we’re running a business.
It’s so easy to caught in the reality trap, to lower our expectations to what we believe is possible.
But this is a huge mistake.
As entrepreneurs, we’ve got to be visionaries. To not allow the nay sayers and doom mongers dampen our dreams.
One sure fire way to elevate yourself and your vision is to follow the ‘glimmers’.
The signs, specks and synchronicities that you’re on the right path.
Here’s how.
Bailing is not failing - what really happened in the bothy
I can't wait to share this story with you, the real story behind my first experience of wild camping.
Spoiler alert: we didn't make it through the night, but what actually happened is GOLD in terms of wisdom and lessons learned I can apply to my business.
Grab a cuppa and tune in, this is quite the tale...
The bothy adventure - do something every day that scares you
Are you healed, or are you just hiding from your triggers?
This is a question that coming up a lot in my coaching conversations at the moment.
So often we can be going along, thinking we're doing really well, but really we're avoiding the scary stuff.
7 ways to make sure changes stick permanently
If you are struggling to make good habit stick
Or if you are doubting your ability to make those positive changes permanent in your life
In reality, it's no surprise: because the odds are absolutely stacked against you.
➡️ So in this blog, I want to share seven tips that will put you permanently in the driving seat of those changes you want to make, to ensure those new habits stick permanently.
The 10 biggest mistakes I've made in business
I have f*cked up more times than I can count on my entrepreneurial journey. People say being an entrepreneur is like jumping off a cliff and growing wings on your way down. Well, sometimes those wings don't quite grow in time. In this blog I’m sharing 10 of the biggest mistakes I have made in my business - hopefully this will save you from making the same ones.
The Real Reason You're Not Getting the Results You Want In Your Business
This blog explores one of my favorite subjects: the true reasons behind the elusive success you've been chasing in your business.
Often, we find ourselves in pursuit of magic bullets and new strategies, believing they'll be the game-changer. However, what I've discovered is that the missing ingredient has nothing to do with external factors—it's all about mastering your inner game.
I call this journey "authentic self-mastery," and it's become my life's work, my passion, my joy.
Don’t quit. Life is tough, but so are you lovely 🔥
Have you been feeling the push to quit? To throw the towel in, to admit defeat, to acknowledge you’re just not cut out for this entrepreneurship game?
Read this before you make any big decisions – it might just be the very thing you need right now.
10 traits of highly successful female entrepreneurs
I’m in the privileged position of working with some incredibly successful female entrepreneurs, founders and business owners.
I’ve been doing this work since 2007, I’ve helped hundreds, if not thousands of women to date.
Over this time, I’ve observed 10 key traits of the most successful ones, and this is what I’m sharing in this blog post.
How to set 2024 goals that stick!
Let’s uncover your perfect 2024 vision by letting go of 'shoulds' and gaining clarity on your core values. This clarity will fuel your determination to make these goals a reality.
Difficult relationships in the festive season
I’m speaking to so many people at the moment who are trying to navigate tricky relationships over Christmas and the festive season.
Whether it’s a co-worker or a loved one, or someone you’d rather NOT have in your life (but it’s not that simple!), navigating those tricky relationships can really take the shine off the festive season. It's a real head scratcher so today's blog is all about my golden rules for staying sane, staying true to yourself and for navigating those relationships.
My Top Tips if you feel like Festive Superwoman
It's that time of year when we feel the weight of expectations, especially if you're inclined to be a high achiever or a control freak like myself. The festive season can bring a perfect storm of pressure and want for perfection…..and the juggling of endless tasks can often lead to what I call "Festive Superwoman Syndrome."
The 10 Signs You MUST Tackle Your Imposter NOW
These are the 10 Signs of Imposter Syndrome in women, that indicate that’s it time to do something about it!
Reflections on November – how am I still sane?
November 2023 has probably been one of the busiest months of my life.
As an authenticity coach (yes, I made that title up), I'm all about sharing the real deal, so I’d love to share some reflections and learnings from this period with you.
Winning an award vs Imposter Syndrome ➡️ A hot off-the-press case study
Have you ever been nominated for an award? If you have Imposter Syndrome as well, this is the ultimate stress test for IS.
I’ve helped so many clients over the years get over the Imposter Syndrome about being nominated for awards, and be able to properly celebrate and bask when they win, or deal with the upcoming stuff when they lose.
You CAN change your circumstances!
Feeling frustrated? Wondering when it gets to feel better, to feel easy, to feel fun?
Wondering when all this graft, and faith and patience and grit will come good, and you'll reap the rewards.
I want to you to hear today, you CAN change your circumstances, you can have your dream life and you absolutely should not give up and settle for 'good enough'.
Who the heck do you think you are to run a business?
One day, not long ago, you set out with a dream.
You had such a big audacious dream of what you wanted to do with the business.
You knew right down to your bones that the business was going to work - the world needed it!
Starting to look forward to 2024? STOP and read this ➡️
This is for you if you have been starting to look forward to 2024.
Are you - like me - getting bombarded with messages about 2024…
It's in my email. It's in all the advertising I'm getting through LinkedIn and Instagram 🤯
⛔ I want to halt it for a second ⛔.
Are you just planning on ‘just getting through’ October?
How do you feel about October?
Do you find yourself thinking: "I just want to get through it", or “I'm planning on surviving it"?
These are just some of the comments I’ve heard this week.
Even from one client (anonymity completely protected) who has so many AMAZING things going on in her business. Who has been brave, visible and authentic and is really making things happen.
And yet she said she was planning on just getting through October.