by Charmian Tardieu | 21 Feb, 2022 | General, Mind, Uncategorized
Can you cultivate a growth mindset? Is it possible to retrain your brain to believe that consistent effort – not “natural talent” – will get you to your goals?I grew up in a family where academic ability was all that mattered. My brother and sister were...
by Charmian Tardieu | 20 Oct, 2021 | Body, General, Mind, Spirit, Uncategorized
I just read the latest figures on the effects of Covid on people’s mental health. It made me realise why I had such a strong calling to start a new career in coaching when Covid struck. Like many others, I sensed the fear and gloom all around. Gandhi’s quote inspired...
by Charmian Tardieu | 9 Aug, 2021 | Courage, General, Mind
“You can’t be happy all the time,” people occasionally say when they hear about The Joy Coach, and I agree with them. There’s often a big misconception about what I do and believe in. The path to joy is often an uncomfortable journey and...
by Charmian Tardieu | 8 Jun, 2021 | Courage, Uncategorized
I’ve always admired strong women who have made an impact in the world. I’ve thought a lot about what it is that impresses me the most. It has to be their courage to stand up and make a difference, often in the face of extreme resistance. I’d like to explore what...
by Charmian Tardieu | 21 May, 2021 | General
So, about 10 years ago, I decided there was more to life than stress and success. I followed my joy and I spent most of my days living in the now, doing yoga, meditating, reading sacred texts and teaching my friends yoga. I was not particularly motivated to go looking...