Have you ever felt as though invisible chains are holding you back, keeping you from achieving your true potential? These chains often take the form of limiting beliefs—deep-seated ideas formed in childhood, shaped by culture, or reinforced by experience. They silently guide our decisions and shape our lives, often without our awareness. But here’s the empowering truth: these beliefs are not immutable truths. They are stories, and like any story, they can be rewritten. What Are Limiting Beliefs [...]

Awareness and Acknowledgement: The First Steps to Managing Stress As leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we’re often expected to stay composed under pressure. But the reality is, stress can impact us all, whether we’re managing teams, juggling multiple projects, raising a family, or navigating life’s uncertainties. With International Stress Awareness Week around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the role stress plays in our lives and how we can take the first steps to manage [...]

In today’s fast-paced workplace, understanding both behavioural tendencies and emotional intelligence is essential for personal growth, leadership development, and team success. The DISC Awareness Assessment uniquely combines the insights of the DISC model with the depth of Emotional Intelligence (EIQ), offering a holistic view of both how individuals behave and why they respond emotionally in different situations. This integrated approach enhances self-awareness, improves communication, and eq [...]

The Impact of Hybrid Work on Leadership, Workplace Culture, and Employee Wellbeing  As hybrid work becomes a permanent fixture for the majority, the shift is not just operational but also deeply transformational, impacting leadership, workplace culture, and employee wellbeing. We guide leaders and teams through this change, empowering them to thrive by using tools that increase awareness, alignment, action and actualisation. By embracing hybrid work consciously and thoughtfully, businesses can [...]

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, leadership is about more than just achieving targets or driving profitability. Leaders are increasingly expected to be emotionally attuned, empathetic, and compassionate—qualities that ensure both individual and collective well-being. At the core of this human-centred leadership is Emotional Intelligence (EIQ), a concept popularised by Daniel Goleman, and essential in building relationships that inspire trust, loyalty, and long-term success. While tr [...]

Beyond Traditional Coaching: Integrative Techniques for Peak Performance In a world that is constantly evolving, the tools we use to foster personal and professional growth must evolve too. Traditional coaching methods, while effective, often focus on singular aspects of development, such as goal-setting or skill-building. However, as modern leaders and entrepreneurs seek to unlock their full potential, a more holistic, integrative approach to coaching is required—one that transcends traditiona [...]

Emotions are central to how we navigate life—whether it’s making decisions, building relationships, or handling challenges. But in many workplaces and personal lives, emotional stress can lead to disconnection, miscommunication, and reduced well-being. This is where HeartMath provides a unique, science-based solution for cultivating emotional coherence and resilience. HeartMath is more than a set of stress-relief techniques. It offers a transformative framework for balancing the heart, mind, an [...]

In a world where work often dominates much of our time, the workplace should be a source of fulfilment, not just a place to meet targets and deadlines. Yet, many organisations struggle to cultivate a corporate culture that nourishes both productivity and well-being. At Lacuna Coaching, we advocate for a more holistic approach—one rooted in Conscious Living, which promotes greater self-awareness, purpose, and connection within the workplace. This philosophy doesn't just transform individual live [...]

In today’s fast-paced business world, teams are the engines of progress. The ability for individuals to work together in harmony, navigate challenges, and achieve goals is critical to success. Yet, team dynamics can often be complex and difficult to manage, with varying personalities, communication styles, and motivations at play. This is where the DISC Assessment becomes a powerful tool for decoding behaviour and optimising how teams function. At Lacuna Coaching, we use DISC assessments to hel [...]

Motivation is the fuel that drives human behavior, influencing everything from our daily routines to our long-term goals. But what exactly motivates us? Understanding the core motivators is key to unlocking potential in both personal and professional settings. The Motivators assessment, as highlighted in recent studies, delves into the seven universal dimensions that reveal why individuals behave the way they do. The Seven Universal Dimensions of Motivation Theoretical: This dimension is all ab [...]