Life Coaching

If you ever had the experience of somebody really listening to you, just accepting you and understanding you, with your best interest at heart, helping you to find a way forward with whatever you are struggling with... you know what it is like to work with me as your Life Coach. You could have a problem at work and not have anybody to talk it over with. Maybe you really would like to explore a new career but feel you don't want to burden your friends with going on about it for hours. Or you know you really are not looking and feeling your best and want to do something about it, but feel ashamed to talk it through with people that you know. You may also want to explore your hidden talents, and you'll find that I am passionate about bringing out the creative best in you.

There are so many reasons why hiring a Life Coach makes a lot of sense. As your coach, I will be very happy to guide you through the maze of self-improvement possibilities, to help you find what is most useful to you. Whether you are interested in time management, losing weight, want help with your relationship troubles, can't wait to get going with clutter clearing your whole house, wonder how to get started on your career as a sculptor, or finally really want to stop smoking after years of trying to give up... I can show you a way to do it and support you through the process.

And what is more, it can be enjoyable. My approach is gentle and light-hearted, while I keep your goals in mind. My aim is to make your coaching sessions something you look forward to; a place where you can be yourself, where you are respected and made to feel welcome. Life Coaching with me also provides an opportunity to practise social skills, like assertiveness and effective communication. Relationship issues often can be resolved by learning to express yourself in a clear and positive way.

So, whether you want to start a new career, lose weight, feel better about yourself and your relationships, or want to work with me on clutter clearing your home... whatever it is, give me a call to start your coaching adventure today!

I am a qualified and experienced coach and a member of the International Coach Federation. I am based in North London, but as I usually do my coaching sessions on the phone, I work with clients from all over the world. Why not give me a call or contact me via email now!

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Clearing Clutter

You may be one of the many people who finds it very hard to let go of the things you no longer need. There always seem to be good reasons why you should keep those plastic bags, or that cracked vase, or that radio that doesn't work anymore. Yet those reasons are often part of a sneaky system to keep the clutter habit in place.

To help you get a handle on this particular problem, read my book Clear Your Way to a Clutter Free Life. If you would like to have hands-on help and live in or near North London, give me a call to discuss the possibilities. Find out more about clutter clearing coaching sessions here...

For the e-book version, go to www.clearyourlifecoaching.com.

Voice Coaching

My long standing experience as a teacher of the Alexander Technique naturally influences how I do my coaching work, as the principles and ideas that F.M. Alexander gave us are profound and very helpful. Saying 'no' to what you don't want in order to say 'yes' to what you do want, for instance, is a useful and practical direction for life in general.

I particularly like to help people with their creative expression, and that includes working with your voice. So many of us feel embarrassed about our voice, and hate the idea of saying anything to more than four people. And it really doesn't need to be that way. Working with awareness training and learning to really listen to yourself, I will guide you through a process of working with your voice in a safe, relaxed and enjoyable way. It will change the way you speak, and how others will perceive you. Learning to love your voice is one of the best things you can ever do, as it has an impact on all areas of your life. You will experience the joy of expressing yourself freely and with confidence!

"I have really enjoyed working with Maartje to empower my voice. Maartje has highlighted to me what a useful tool the voice can be in everyday interaction and how the slightest things can impact on communication. Since working with Maartje I feel more confident and am able to enjoy my voice more. I feel I have greater self-awareness in work and social situations, and have the techniques in place to communicate more freely and openly. Maartje is very down-to-earth and easygoing and I highly recommend her. Thank you Maartje."
Ed, London

For information about fees for Voice Coaching sessions, see the Life Coaching page.

Journal Writing

One of the most delightful ways of getting to know yourself is by writing a journal. Often what stops you from doing what you really would like to do are your feelings of doubt and worry, and general negative-self talk that is running in the background all the time. By starting to explore the feelings that you don't really want to acknowledge and exposing the constant negative commentary, you can begin to evaluate them and see how appropriate they really are. By bringing the unwanted feelings and emotions to the light, they will no longer have the same power to stop you from doing what you want to do.

Journal writing can open up a whole new world for you. It will help you to become more aware of what you value in your life, and to focus on what is important for you. You will become clearer on what works for you and what doesn't. It is a great tool in so many ways, and the act of the writing itself (whether you do it on the computer or in a lovely notebook) often is a wonderful way to reconnect with yourself.

I've been writing a diary since I was a young girl, and to me it is as natural as breathing. I can show you a way to start your journal writing in an easy and effortless way, to suit your personality. If you are interested in finding out more about this, go to the Life Coaching page for more information about the Life Coaching Sessions and give me a call to have a free introductory chat.

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