by Heather Haigh | Jan 31, 2020 | Coaching, Inspiration, Personal Development
A lot can happen in just five seconds. This week I was reminded of the significant impact 5 seconds can have. On Wednesday night I competed in my Toastmasters club’s International Speech Contest and despite having a solid speech and feeling like a rockstar when I...
by Heather Haigh | Nov 8, 2018 | Business Coaching, Coaching, Inspiration, Personal Development
Last week I celebrated the 2nd anniversary of Aspiring Growth, and two wonderful years of learning, inspiring, and serving as a coach, facilitator, consultant, and as an entrepreneur. I must confess that it does feel odd to write about celebrating myself. If you are...
by Heather Haigh | Dec 3, 2017 | Business Coaching, Coaching, Inspiration, Personal Development
“And you run and you run to catch up with the sun but it’s sinking, Racing around to come up behind you again.” Clock chimes clanging, alarms ringing, and crazy noise, shifts slowly into a single, focused ticking clock. I feel my own heart racing, and I’m anxious,...
by Heather Haigh | Nov 11, 2017 | Business Coaching, Inspiration, Personal Development
In celebration of the first anniversary of my company, Aspiring Growth, I dedicated time to reflect on all that occurred during this wonderful year. From the early days, when I felt excited and terrified, to the final days of the year that are so filled with joy, it...
by Heather Haigh | Feb 14, 2017 | Coaching, Personal Development
What does it mean to “get grounded”? In my youth, “getting grounded” was something to avoid. It was punishment for bad behaviour or poor choices, resulting in a kid’s definition of solitary confinement. No friends, no phone, and no fun. In adulthood, as a frequent...
by Heather Haigh | Nov 29, 2016 | Coaching, Inspiration, Personal Development
What gives a word power? How do words evoke emotions? What meaning do we assign to the words we use – in communication with others and when we speak to ourselves? I have always loved language and marvelled at the power of words when selected to inspire, to support, to...
