Real Coaching Co - Carole Ann Rice - Life Coach

14/09/2026

I ask this question a lot in coaching sessions. And the answers are always revealing - not just what people say, but how quickly they say it.

Most people know exactly what they'd change. They've known for a while. The question isn't really what - it's why haven't they changed it yet. And that's usually where the interesting work begins.

Tell me in the comments - what would yours be?

11/09/2026

The "what was I thinking?" survival guide - how to forgive yourself for the ultimate in self care.

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09/09/2026

Stephen Fry once described me as "a pillar of the anti-Establishment." I've been dining out on that ever since.

Every Friday my free Wit and Wisdom newsletter goes out to over 5,000 people. It's part life coaching, part gripe therapy, part the kind of thing you forward to a friend and say "this is exactly it."

Each week I write about something that's been on my mind - confidence, integrity, happiness, regret, summer sucks, why we ghost ourselves, what Thomas Tuchel taught me about coaching. Whatever it is, I promise it won't be dull and it won't take long.

There's also a Bug Bear Platform for your favourite gripes. Which is exactly as therapeutic as it sounds.

You can unsubscribe anytime. Though most don't.

Sign up for free.

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04/09/2026

"I bought my wife a new fridge for her birthday. When she opens it I can't wait to see her face light up."

Well, it made me laugh anyway. But it got me thinking - aren't we all looking for something to make our face light up?

The pursuit of happiness is like some computer game designed by John Lewis - traps and distractions jumping up at every turn, promising joy but proving to be false gods of glee. Those Swedish shot glasses seemed such a good idea at the time.

Here's what I know after 25 years of coaching - happiness is like oxygen. It's always around us. We just choose to turn away from it.

A few of the joy thieves worth watching out for:

Comparing yourself to others and always coming up short
Waiting for the right time to start something
Leaving your happiness to other people
Thinking the best is already behind you
Using "why bother?" as a get-out clause

Ticked more than two? Happiness is already here - it's a choice. And sometimes all it takes is one good conversation to start choosing it.

This is the kind of thing that lands in your inbox every Friday. Sign up for my free Wit and Wisdom newsletter.

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04/09/2026

Less Advice, More Magic: Coaching Skills Every Mate Should Know.

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02/09/2026

Did you know that relationships are one of the most common reasons people come to coaching?

Not always romantic ones either. Friendships, family dynamics, work relationships - the way we connect with others says an enormous amount about the way we feel about ourselves.

Hook up with someone with trust issues and you'll find yourself constantly proving, defending and placating. Surround yourself with people who drain you and wonder why you're always empty. Know your worth - and you'll start attracting people who know it too.

Coaching can't choose your people for you. But it can help you understand why you choose the ones you do - and what to do differently.

Start with a no-obligation 30-minute trial session for just £10 - redeemable against any future coaching.

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31/08/2026

What if this works?

I've created a free journal for anyone who is ready for a brave new beginning but not quite sure where to start.

Think of it as a mirror. It reflects back where you are right now, who you are being, and where you want to go. The kind of honest questions that cut through the noise and help you see what's really going on beneath the surface.

It's a spark creator. A starting point. And it's completely free.

No more Googling, scrolling and waiting for the right time - which mysteriously never seems to come.

Download your free copy now. One day you'll thank yourself you did.

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28/08/2026

Boundaries: Your Personal VIP Rope Barrier.

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