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"You look like a convict" – and how to give other helpful feedback
"You look like a convict.” That’s what a very lovely friend told me this week – after watching one of my videos. Sadly, they weren’t...
Alice Sheldon

When you're overlooked in a meeting
er spoken up in a meeting – and then watched the conversation move on like you said nothing at all? It’s easy to second-guess yourself in...
Alice Sheldon

What to say when someone is unhappy with your decision
When someone's upset with you, do you apologise, argue or go quiet? It can be tempting either to avoid the conversation, defend yourself...
Alice Sheldon

Is perfectionism stopping you from speaking up?
Is your perfectionism keeping you quiet? Do you wait until the idea is polished, the plan is flawless, or the timing is right before...
Alice Sheldon

Do you find it hard to say 'no'?
It can be easier to avoid saying ‘no’—less awkward, more agreeable, less likely to provoke a reaction that you will find difficult. But...
Alice Sheldon

Are you avoiding difficult conversations?
What’s the conversation you’ve been putting off? The one that feels easier to avoid – even though the problem isn’t going away. Watch the...
Alice Sheldon

Your unspoken needs don't disappear – they come out elsewhere
Do you ever ignore your own needs because you don't want to appear difficult or demanding? The problem is, the needs we dismiss don’t...
Alice Sheldon

You want to help – but are you helping the right way?
You see someone struggling, and you want to help. But what if it’s the wrong kind of help? It’s easy to assume we know the best way to...
Alice Sheldon

The Coaching Inn Podcast with Claire Pedrick
A look together at the power of needs-based communication and how it can transform the way we relate to others. If you want to listen in...
Alice Sheldon

Why you're procrastinating – and how to move forward
You know that task you keep putting off? The email you don’t want to open? The thing that lingers on your to-do list? It’s easy to blame...
Alice Sheldon

The cost of saying YES when you mean NO
How often do you say 'yes' when you really mean 'no'? We tell ourselves it’s the easier option. But over time, those small yeses can add...
Alice Sheldon
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