Yvette Bester Coaching

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

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29/09/2026

The Exhaustion of Being “Always On”

If you have been feeling tired lately — not sleepy but mentally stretched — you are not alone. A lot of people are overwhelmed by the pressure to be reachable all the time. Messages coming in from everywhere. Quick questions that are not quick. Notifications that never stop.

One small shift can make a big difference: Decide when you’re available… and when you’re not. Tell your team which channel is truly urgent. Protect a bit of quiet time each day. Slow your pace so others feel safe to slow theirs.

Leading by example does not mean being available 24/7. It means showing people what healthy, sustainable work looks like.
What is one boundary you can model this week?

18/09/2026

I am grateful to receive this feedback from a business owner who trusted me with her coaching journey.

28/08/2026

Self-Awareness ≠ Behaviour Change

Self-awareness is important and often the first step in any growth journey. Many leaders know what they want to change, and the insight feels clear. The challenge is that awareness on its own does not shift behaviour.

Real change needs: ✨ Clear, specific actions ✨ Skills and tools that support the change ✨ Courage to move through discomfort

In coaching, I help leaders turn insight into action. Small behavioural shifts create momentum, and momentum creates transformation.

Self-awareness helps you understand yourself. Behaviour change helps you become the leader you want to be.

If you feel self-aware and still stuck, you are not alone. You simply need a different approach.

07/08/2026

Happy Women's Day on 9 August, South Africa!

To every woman I've had the privilege of coaching and every woman reading this, this is your day.

You show up. You push through. You lead even when no one hands you the title.

This month, I want to challenge you to do one thing for YOUR career or leadership journey: ask for the mentorship, apply for the role, have the hard conversation. Small, brave steps add up to big change.

Which woman inspired you to become who you are today? Drop her name in the comments and let's celebrate her together.

22/07/2026

Communication shapes everything we do. When we use “Yes, and…” we open doors for collaboration. When we slip into “No, but…” we slow things down.

Saying what matters, cutting the noise, and ending with a clear next step makes teamwork smoother and business stronger.

Small shifts in language create big shifts in impact.

Words matter.

07/07/2026

Thank you for the beautiful recommendation Tracy Wallis. It was such a pleasure to work with you on th Unstuck Sprint Coaching Journey.

25/06/2026

The fable of the tortoise and the hare has been on my mind lately. I have noticed how quickly I slip into “hare mode” — rushing ahead, trying to catch up, pushing for momentum.

The moment I move too fast, I lose clarity. My focus scatters. My energy drains. I become less effective, not more.

When I give myself a moment to think clearly, something shifts. My focus sharpens. My energy aligns. It is not about doing less — it is about doing what matters most. And when I am intentional like that, progress feels deliberate instead of rushed.

The tortoise was not slow. The tortoise was steady — focused, intentional, and strategic.

That is the kind of clarity I am leaning into, knowing what to focus on, when to act, and how to move forward with purpose.

It is also the principle behind the Unstuck Sprint — a structured coaching journey of four sessions that helps you pause, refocus, and move forward with strategic intent. If you are curious about how it works or whether it might support you, I am always happy to share more.

07/06/2026

I will be offline next week, and I wanted to leave you with this reminder:

Just because you have not done something does not mean you never will.
It just means you have not done it yet.

“Yet” gives us space.
Space to grow, to try again, to learn, to breathe.

If you are working on something that feels slow or frustrating, be gentle with yourself.
You are not behind — you are becoming.

See you soon.