Making Change Work For You

I’m writing this from the South of France, where I’ve just begun a working holiday - a pause from routine that’s also a deep dive into movement, perspective and possibility.

There’s something powerful about arriving somewhere new with your work still in your hands. You notice things differently. You question assumptions. You listen more closely to what you actually need.

And I think many of us are in that same space right now - even if we haven’t physically moved.

Why transition feels uncomfortable (and why that’s useful)

Across creative, media and knowledge-based fields, structures are shifting fast: roles, funding models, expectations and definitions of success are all in flux.

That can feel daunting. But transition isn’t a problem to solve - it’s a moment to redesign.

In coaching, I see this again and again - clarity doesn’t come from stability alone, it comes from reflection during movement.

3 ways to work with change

Instead of fighting change here are three ways to work with it:

1. Read your environment like a map
New surroundings show you what’s possible. Ask: what’s working here that I can borrow? What feels lighter? What feels heavy?

2. Simplify before you add
Periods of change are ideal for letting go. Fewer commitments, clearer boundaries, more energy for what matters.

3. Experiment, don’t perfect
This is not the season for final answers - it’s for small tests. New ways of working, communicating, leading, resting.

Why this is exactly the right time for coaching

Coaching works best when things are moving - when people are open, curious and ready to try something new.
That’s why I love working with people in transition - not once the dust has settled but while it’s still swirling.

Because movement is not a detour. It’s the path.