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I wanted to regain control and get my confidence back, and I learned to live and let go!
Teri was recommended to the Flourish programme by a friend who was also on it. Teri joined because, feeling stuck and overwhelmed made...

Lorna Thomas
Aug 3, 20223 min read


Understanding what I really want out of my business
Kate was in full-time employment and ran her own flower nursery when she joined the Flourish programme. She felt stressed every day,...

Lorna Thomas
Jul 14, 20223 min read


Don’t stop dreaming; dealing with very real business challenges
Pia runs a successful import and distribution business to retailers in South Africa and, following a move to the UK, was looking to...

Lorna Thomas
Jun 28, 20223 min read


Thinking about solutions rather than ‘I'm not good enough’
Mel ran two businesses, tutoring and Mel’s Marvellous Cakes, and had begun to write a book when she joined The Flourish Hothouse...

Lorna Thomas
Jun 27, 20223 min read


Rediscovering, reimagining and redefining who I am
Ruth joined the Flourish programme because she was feeling overwhelmed, lost and fearful. She didn’t know which way to go next in her...

Lorna Thomas
Jun 17, 20223 min read


Finding the power to succeed rather than fail ‘again’
Emma had a track history of failing to stick at any job for more than a couple of years. When she left her last employed role, she was...

Lorna Thomas
Apr 26, 20223 min read


Fired up and ready to make bigger waves within the design industry
Jo had run her eco-friendly furniture design business for a few years, and in her own words, “It was doing okay, but this big opportunity...

Lorna Thomas
Mar 18, 20223 min read


Finding out who I am and gaining a renewed confidence
Alison felt she had lost her identity because she was no longer working due to ongoing ill-health, having previously held senior finance...

Lorna Thomas
Jan 27, 20222 min read


Building confidence to fill my shoes
Despite being what others might consider a high achiever, Sonia felt she should be achieving more. She lacked confidence in her own...

Lorna Thomas
Jan 24, 20222 min read


Taking on difficult change
Maggie was going through a particularly difficult time in her personal and professional life, facing challenges on both fronts. She...

Lorna Thomas
Jan 17, 20222 min read


Challenging fears
Rachel felt very fearful. Her fears affected her every day and made the running of her business much harder than it needed to be. She had...

Lorna Thomas
Jan 4, 20222 min read


Masquerading as a success? Dealing with imposter syndrome
Marian is a successful business owner who had already worked with a business coach to evolve and develop her company. To make good on...

Lorna Thomas
Nov 8, 20212 min read


Taking back control without feeling guilty
Anne’s situation came to a head with care for her elderly father on top of uncertainty around work, which left her feeling guilty and on...

Lorna Thomas
Nov 8, 20212 min read


Finding my mid-life mojo
Elizabeth had been made redundant, and wanted to set up her own business, but at 56 she lacked confidence and felt “on the heap”. She...

Lorna Thomas
Nov 8, 20212 min read


The cost of not knowing your values: health
Over years of yoyo dieting, Andrea had tried many approaches and interventions to tackle her issues with food and exercise. Having...

Lorna Thomas
Mar 23, 20212 min read


The cost of not knowing your values: relationships
Susan came to coaching after a series of unsuccessful long-term relationships. When we discussed the common issues in these...

Lorna Thomas
Mar 8, 20212 min read


The cost of not knowing your values: career
Charlotte came to coaching because she was thinking about early retirement. She said she was OK with the idea of it, as she loves golf...
Lorna Thomas
Mar 4, 20212 min read

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