A prolonged period of personal growth and reflection has enabled me to gain clarity that although I may well have characteristics that are not very helpful, I also know that they do not define who I am. I can embrace the impact those characteristics have on my life, without giving in into them.
Author Archives: Anna M Stapleton
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Nov
Nov
Lockdown Shakedown and beyond For nearly three years, I have been writing a daily journal. I find it interesting to look back at what I wrote at the beginning of the lockdown. I was in a state of shock and it took me about two weeks to get my head around to what was happening. […]
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May
May
It’s interesting to look back and retrace the road that has taken me where I am now. Over the years, I have experienced growth and setbacks. I call it the roller-coaster of life. Thank you for being part of my life It was a cold winter’s night when I arrived in London from Rome. I […]
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Mar
Mar
How can ‘Hope & Resilience’ help communities through methods such as Social Prescribing and Early Intervention?
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Mar
Mar
Have you ever considered Life Coaching? Well I have good news for you – you can join me for a 2-hour Taster Session to experience the benefits of group coaching. Possibility Group – Taster Session This is a Complimentary Taster Session to introduce you to the practice of #StopByDesign. The Possibility Group programme consists of group […]
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Dec
Dec
The year for reflection 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us – so that’s one of the reasons why I thought an early free Christmas Gift might cheer us all up! This year, I too have experienced my own ups and downs – from shock and disbelief, to taking the time to […]
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Nov
Nov
Defining Moments Have you ever found yourself saying “Why do I keep procrastinating?” This is a story about showing off what makes you happy. As a Life Coach, you may think this should be easy for me… However, like everyone else, I too am still on my own journey of self discovery (practising the process […]
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Mar
Mar
“There is something in this book for every entrepreneur. Different chapters will resonate with different people because there is no one entrepreneurial model. One key factor that can cripple many solopreneurs, however, is an unresolved past experience. This is where Anna Stapleton’s insights in Chapter Four – Your Pathway to Success – are especially valuable.” […]
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Apr
Apr
Thank you to Garry Kousoulou for having given me the opportunity to contribute to his recent book “Being Happy at Work – The Optical Edition – The Book Your Boss Doesn’t Want You To Read”. Below is an extract of chapter I authored exploring expectations of oneself and others. Please contact me if you would like to […]
Happy New 2019!!! January is the time to make new promises and look ahead, not just at the next 12 months, but 3, 5, 10 years ahead. I have two questions for you: “What is it that matters to you?” and “Do you know what to do to get it?” Over the last 30 years […]
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Dec
Dec
Today is 47 years since my arrival in London from Rome! The plan was that I would stay here for six months to improve my English. I came as an au-pair. Little did I know that so many years later, I would still be here. I was initially fairly confused because people would not understand […]
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Dec
Dec
Delighted to see my article titled ‘What is Life Coaching‘ in the debut Loving Local Enfield Magazine! This article touches on why it is important to work with a life coach, the process you go through (the areas of discovery) and the fact that there is a coach for everyone. Hope you enjoy this short […]