by Jo Banks | Oct 30, 2026 | Inspiration, Self Development
Audio Version (09:25) “If I don’t get this right, they’ll realise I’m not good enough.” Does that sound familiar? That’s where perfectionism becomes exhausting: a mistake stops being something you’ve done and starts feeling like proof of who you are. Someone once told... 
by Jo Banks | Oct 15, 2026 | Inspiration, Self Development
Audio Version (10:05) You can be smart, capable and brilliant at solving complex problems… and still spend hours replaying one conversation in your head. Being intelligent doesn’t make you immune to overthinking, and I’m certainly not suggesting that overthinking... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 26, 2026 | Inspiration, Self Development
Audio Version (09:29) Do you ever find yourself worrying about things that haven’t actually happened yet? Maybe you’re convinced your job is at risk because your manager has been acting differently. Perhaps you’ve delayed booking a holiday because... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 6, 2026 | Inspiration, Self Development
Audio Version (10:20) Have you ever noticed that some people can’t take even the smallest piece of feedback without becoming angry, argumentative or shutting down completely? Whether it’s a colleague, a partner, a friend or even your boss, some people seem... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 6, 2026 | Inspiration, Self Development
Audio Version (10:45) Being a nice person should make your life easier. It should help you build better relationships, stronger friendships and a happier working life. So why do so many genuinely kind people end up feeling exhausted, overlooked and taken for granted... 
by Jo Banks | Jul 16, 2026 | Inspiration, Self Development
Audio Version (09:42) Most people think confidence is something you either have or you don’t. They believe some people are naturally confident while others spend their lives wishing they had more of it. After coaching and training thousands of people over the years,...