by Dr.Anne | Jan 9, 2023 | Business, Professional Wellbeing
I woke up thinking about ‘lies’. It’s a topic I face a lot in practice. I see people when the mask is off; when their vulnerability is present; when their insecurity is tangible. I see the mascara trails, the fidgeting fingers, the haunted eyes, and...
by Dr.Anne | Nov 24, 2022 | Business, Law Firms, Professional Wellbeing
3 observations on professional success and boundaries Revenue never compensates for the heart sink client Martyrdom doesn’t make you a good person, it makes you knackered Helping is for friends, not professionals I recently had a bizarre experience where a...
by Dr. Anne | Aug 11, 2022 | Business, Law Firms, Professional Wellbeing
In his book “The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life.” Sociologist Erving Goffman uses the metaphor of the stage to argue that much of our self-presentation is performative. We have the backstage and the frontstage. When working with professionals this...
by Dr. Anne | Aug 10, 2022 | Law Firms, Professional Wellbeing, Therapy
In February it was my birthday. I wrote this 2 days after turning 49. I pondered on what my near half century on the planet had taught me? 1. Authenticity is like a volcano In my younger days I tried to ‘fit’ in. In relationships. In career. In...
by Dr. Anne | Aug 5, 2022 | Mental Wellness, Professional Wellbeing, Therapy
Today I was discussing my hypnotherapy work with a struggling lady. Like most potential clients she wasn’t really sure if it was for her and wanted to know more about it. No easy task I can assure you. It is really hard to get across to clients that of all the...
by Dr. Anne | Jul 26, 2022 | Divorce, Professional Wellbeing, Therapy
Some ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ to check before you sign up. ✅ personality – does the therapist make you feel comfortable? You need someone who ‘gels’ with you. ✅ outcome – find out what change you can expect from the process. Does the therapist have a...
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