April 2025
Remember those affecting during the Pandemic
As we mark five years since the pandemic began, we remember the lives lost and the resilience shown. My book, 'My Dad and Me: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Life,' was born from my own grief during this time. Let's honour those we've lost by living fully and supporting [...]
March 2025
From Caregiver to Catalyst: A Journey of Resilience, Empowerment, and Purpose
Thirteen years ago, my life was thrust into a whirlwind of uncertainty as I became my father's caregiver. Balancing my role as a full-time solicitor and law firm partner with caregiving responsibilities led me to the brink of burnout. I made a courageous decision to leave my career and dedicate [...]
February 2025
Transitioning from Solicitor to Writer
Redefining Identity: From Solicitor to Storyteller For decades, I was known as a solicitor, navigating the legal world with precision and dedication. But life had other plans, leading me to embrace my true calling as a writer and storyteller. This transition wasn't just a career change; it was a journey [...]
Abundance of Love and Overcoming Adversity
From the Heart: A Journey of Love and Resilience. Growing up, I was blessed with an abundance of love from my father, a guiding light in my life. Yet, I faced the challenge of never experiencing a mother's love. This duality shaped my journey, teaching me resilience and the power [...]
January 2025
Finding Warmth in a Cold World: Reflections on Weather and Family
Navigating the complexities of life's seasons—both literal and metaphorical—offers us profound insights into resilience, adaptation, and the invisible threads that bind us to the past and guide us forward.A Walk Through Snow and MemoriesRecently, my German Shepherd, Oscar, and I embraced a rare bout of snow in the UK. This [...]
December 2024
A Tribute to My Beloved Father: 11 Years On
It is hard to believe that it is been eleven years since my father, Manhar Patel, passed away. He was not just a father, but my best friend, confidant, spiritual teacher, and soul mate. Single-handedly raising me when it was rare for fathers to do so, he became my universe. [...]
Embracing Bliss: What My Digital Detox Taught Me About Inner Peace and Extraordinary Living
Day 8, lessons learned from my ‘detachment’ experiment! The background: On 15th December I announced to those who needed to know that I was taking a break from the digital world, including TV, news, social media, and radio. To my surprise I am enjoying where I am, it is BLISS. [...]
Rediscovering Worthiness: A Journey of Inner Reflection and Mindful Living
Words have the power to guide us and dictate us along the wrong path if we are not careful. Today is day seven since I decided started my detox from the TV, Netflix, social media, news apps, and WhatsApp, and to my surprise I have no yearning to check these. I [...]
October 2024
My Journey from Lawyer to Leadership Coach
Anyone who has transitioned or is considering becoming their own boss might appreciate this reflection. In August last year, I left my profession as a lawyer after almost three decades. Although I still hold a practising certificate, my current path is quite different. I am a writer and solicitor turned [...]
Mindset Change: From Despair to Hope
As the year draws to a close, I have been reflecting on how to end it on a positive note. With tumultuous world events often causing feelings of despair and hopelessness, it is easy to be swept away by the negativity unfolding on our screens. Yet, despite the chaos around [...]
Navigating Change or Grief, and Seeking Clarity and Purpose!
🌟 Seeking Your Feedback: Is This Coaching Service of Value to You or Someone You Know? 🌟🌟 Navigating Change or Grief? Seeking Clarity and Purpose? 🌟Hi, thanks for reading my post. As professional women, we all encounter moments of transition and adversity that challenge our power, clarity, and purpose. These [...]
Unleash Your Inner Solutions Expert
I recently embarked on an exciting journey by acquiring a new domain name to better reflect my evolving mission. This change led me to reflect on the power of the term "solutions." Each of us holds the potential to be our very own Solutions Expert, often well aware of what [...]