Gavin Smithen

Welcome to the second edition of my Monthly Coaching Insights email. Each month, I’ll share a practical reflection from the coaching conversations I’m having with people navigating work, pressure and change, with the aim of making those insights useful in your own life. This month’s theme is imposter syndrome. It's more common than many people realise, with research suggesting that around 70% of people experience imposter feelings at some point. I know I've experienced it myself a few...

Welcome to the first monthly coaching insights article from Thrive Again Coaching. Launching this business has been something I’ve been working towards for a long time, and I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and genuinely thank everyone who has supported me throughout the process so far. Whether that has been through coaching conversations, referrals, encouragement, engaging with content, or simply following the journey, I really appreciate it. One of the reasons I wanted to create...

Not all change begins with dissatisfaction. Sometimes it begins with ambition. Sometimes with fatigue. Sometimes with a question that refuses to go away. Across industries and leadership levels, more professionals are finding themselves at a point where growth, lifestyle, identity, and sustainability no longer align as neatly as they once did. When growth and sustainability begin to pull in different directions Through numerous coaching conversations, a consistent pattern has emerged. Not...