Eleanor is a psychotherapist offering 1:1 work with clients, supervision for other therapist and consultancy and training for therapists who work with neurodivergent clients. Eleanor is neurodivergent and this lived experience strongly informed the work they do with others. Eleanor and I know each other in various capacities, which always makes for a really enjoyable collaborative process.
Read MoreHow to use storytelling to connect with your audience
“Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin…” I’m sure I’m not the only one who remembers hearing this as a child, as a loved one started telling a story. Stories are ingrained in culture and experience, whether that’s the story of a good film or book, or even urban legends that are woven into the fabric of places. Stories fire up our brains and create connection and you can use your stories to share your work and passions.
Read MoreThe lizard got in the way: advice for anyone whose nervous system runs the show
Why is it we that we get excited about something and then when we're there, doing the thing, we get really nervous and we can't think straight? As someone who’s been on their own journey with mental health I really get this. One of the reasons I ended up training as a counsellor and meditation teacher on the side, was the huge benefits I have found in tools that help me to regulate my nervous system. I really want to pass these tools on, so that when your nervous system kicks in you can get back to a place where you can think straight.
Read MoreHow to radically accept who you are before your portrait or personal branding shoot
I always see your beauty, but I totally get how difficult it can be to see your own. I, like many of us, struggle with self acceptance let alone self love. It's really tricky to extend the kindness and compassion to ourselves that we readily offer to other people. We reduce ourselves to our perceived imperfections and that's understandable given the messages we internalise on a daily basis around what it means to be beautiful.
Read MoreHow to prepare for your brand shoot
So you’ve locked in a date for your branding or portrait shoot, and now it’s time to start planning!
There are a few things to think about and prepare ahead of your shoot, from diving into your brand identity, to finding the right look and location.
Here are my top tips to make sure you get the most out of your time with me, whilst keeping you and your brand at the heart of it all…
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