20/06/2026
Did You Know?
Feeling stuck and being stuck are not the same thing.
Sometimes nothing is physically stopping us.
We're simply standing still because we're unsure which direction to take.
Movement creates clarity.
Waiting rarely does.
It's one of the motivators behind my group coaching workshop - 'What's Next? - Refinding Purpose in Retirement / Semi-Retirment'
Going back 5 years ago I was made redundant. I took a few months out and trained as a coach. I spent some quality time with family and friends and then everyday started to look the same. So when an former colleague called me and offered me an interim role in her team I jumped at the chance. It gave me structure back.
Fast forward 9 months and that contract ended. Again, I spent some time with family and just enjoyed not having to rush into what came next.
Then one day I had a realisation...
It has gone from not feeling rushed into something else...
I had lost all interest in most things, going to bed late and sleeping in because I could. I spent hours in bed watching miniseries all day.
Don't get me wrong I was enjoying the opportunity to immerse myself in shows I had never got around to watching but after binge watching the entire back catalogues of Dynasty (the remade version), Desperate Housewives, The Gilmore Girls and This Is Us I had a moment where I realised it had become my whole life. I no longer looked beyond when I could watch the next episode.
And then I realised I had slumped into a phase of depression and no longer had any real reason to get out of bed.
It was then I reconnected with previous coach, (yes, that is a thing coaches have coaches - it's so easy to avoid the difficult questions if you try coaching yourself). That reconnection, sparked new light at the end of the tunnel.
Today - I run 2 businesses Designed by Dannii and Transitions Coaching. And whilst both are relative fledglings, they do have wings and I enjoy them both. They give me purpose and they do wonderful things for my mental health.
If you are at a place in life where you want to explore 'What's Next?', then please do come and join me at my next event on June 25th at Hostal Rural - 10:30-13:30 - Price 40 euros.
To book email [email protected]
https://designedbydannii.my.canva.site/transitionscoachingwithdaniellewood/