Hello
Where did it all begin?
For the past two decades (officially) and four decades (unofficially), I’ve been exploring what makes us tick and thrive as individuals.
I still have plenty of questions (probably more than when I started as a psychologist), but I’ve also uncovered some answers along the way. And it’s these insights that I love sharing with others – not as abstract theory, but as practical tools people can use in real life.
Where I focus my work today
These days, my work is all about making psychology practical – turning research into tools people can use to perform at their best without sacrificing wellbeing.
I write What Matters? on Substack, a newsletter where I share reflections and strategies on mindset, sustainable performance, and finding meaning in everyday life. It’s become the centre of my work and a place to connect with readers who want to build lives that feel both successful and fulfilling.
Alongside writing, I design on-demand courses for LinkedIn Learning, where over six million people worldwide have taken my classes on mindset, emotional intelligence, and personal growth. I also collaborate with global organisations, such as Spotify, Microsoft, and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1, delivering keynotes, workshops, and advisory projects that help leaders and teams thrive under pressure while creating cultures where wellbeing and performance go hand in hand.
My first newsletter on LinkedIn, Mindset Matters, grew to 700,000 subscribers during the pandemic and has since become a book. I continue to build on this foundation through new projects, including my podcast Psychologically Speaking (launching in autumn 2025), as well as partnerships and events designed to spark lasting change in how we think about success, performance, and wellbeing.
Beyond my work
I live by the sea with my husband, our two young daughters, and our Goldendoodle, Elvis. Life is often wonderfully chaotic, but I’ve found that meaning lies in the small, grounding moments that remind us what really matters and keep us steady in the middle of it all.
I try to practise what I teach, weaving psychology into my own daily life. For me, that means embracing the Slow Living Movement, taking time to notice micro-moments of meaning, and drawing on Stoic ideas about perspective and what we can and can’t control. These approaches help me navigate the same challenges I write about and share with others.
