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 | 21 May, 2021 | General, Mind
Do you find that a block to joy can be other people? This is what happens to me. The joy is there when I’m meditating, but then boom! Life happens! Household chores that I delegated to my dear boyfriend, Andy, have not been done. I’m irritated so I follow...
by Charmian Tardieu | 4 Mar, 2021 | Mind
Who are you and what’s your morning routine? That’s how I started an innovation workshop a couple of years ago. I wanted to find out if others had found ways to enjoy getting out of bed, and created a conscious routine for themselves before others started to make...
by Charmian Tardieu | 3 Mar, 2021 | Body, General, Mind
A lot of the women I coach are at a crossroads in their life. The goals and plans for the first 30-50 years of their lives were clear – and they accomplished them. Academic achievements and successful career? TICK! Husband, kids, harmonious family...