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Plant-Medicine Strength: Embracing Softness in a Hard World with Combat Veteran Keith Abraham, CEO Heroic Hearts UK

By Kate Brassington

The intersection of leadership, mental health, and therapeutic psychedelics is an emerging area of healing and transformation that cannot be ignored. With astonishingly powerful results ranging from full release of all stored trauma reactions, to increased well-being; therapeutic psychedelics and the healing power of plant medicines are forming a bridge between western medicine, and ancient…

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Mastering the Mind: Debunking Neuroscience Myths

By Kate Brassington

Neuromyths are pervasive, often misleading, and can significantly impact how we perceive ourselves and our capabilities. In this compelling journey through the complex world of neuroscience and coaching psychology, I dismantle some neuromyths, challenge traditional thinking, and offer practical, relatable insights for personal and professional growth. Let me explain – come and listen to the…

Systems-Inspired Leadership

By Kate Brassington

Published by Kate Brassington on 09/02/24 on LinkedIn. The Lone Ranger is a fun archetype for mystery and adventure. But it isn’t much of an archetype for effective leaders in this highly-connected, and people-oriented world. Time and again I help people identify and clarify the system they are working and operating within, BEFORE we coach…

Blending Experience, Trust and Authenticity in Leadership

By Kate Brassington

Published by Kate Brassington on 02/02/24 on LinkedIn. Have you ever wanted a kitchen table natter with a really approachable, but super effective person, to ask them “but hang on, how did you do that”? Well that is exactly what I got to do with Brigadier Clare Phillips CBE, and the result is this week’s…

Nesting for Rest, Clarity and Confident Action Planning

By Kate Brassington

Published by Kate Brassington on 26/01/24 on LinkedIn. As we Northern Hemisphere folk slowly move through winter, I want to invite you to embrace a beautiful practice that can bring a sense of comfort, control, and renewal to your life – nesting. I view it as a valuable part of our midwinter rituals as we…

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Bounce-Back Resilience. Or, When You Are Going Through Hell, Keep Going!

By Kate Brassington

(Trigger warning – trauma, childbirth) My Story of Bounce-Back Resilience Bounce-back Resilience. Words hacked around and much over-used. So to bring them to life, here’s my personal, real, story. Going Through Hell Resilience, to me, is best described by Winston Churchill – “If you’re going through Hell, keep going!” Keep on going. For goodness sake,…