Why small conversations can change the direction of a life
Sometimes, we underestimate the difference a conversation can make. A question asked with genuine curiosity, someone taking the time to listen, or a different perspective offered at just the right moment can stay with us long after the conversation ends.
Beyond the scepticism: Why coaching works
Coaching may seem trendy at the moment, maybe like a passing fad, but this article lays out six evidence-based reasons why coaching can create meaningful change for those that engage in it.
You already have strengths—why not use them?
Growth does not just entail fixing our weaknesses. Identifying and using your strengths has shown to increase wellbeing, engagement and resilience. Learn about a strengths-based approach here.
The gap between the life you have and the life you want
What happens when the life you’ve built no longer quite fits the person you’re becoming? This piece explores the gap between the life we have and the life we want — and how small, intentional choices can begin to bring the two closer together.
What does it mean to truly thrive?
The word thriving has become increasingly popular in recent years. Yet the word is often left undefined, allowing each of us to fill it with our own assumptions. At Changing Stories, we think of thriving as living intentionally in ways that are deeply aligned with who we are and what matters most.
Coaching isn't about fixing you—it's about helping you thrive
At its heart, coaching is not about repairing broken people or maximising productivity for its own sake. It is about creating the conditions for people to live with greater intention, purpose and fulfilment.