Posts by Susan Ingall

Let’s be honest—procrastination gets a bad rap. When we delay a task or avoid a decision, we often label ourselves as lazy, unmotivated, or distracted. But here’s a more compassionate truth: procrastination is not a character flaw. It’s a signal. At Invest in You®, we look at procrastination differently. We see it as a powerful…

Have You Ever Been Overlooked for a Promotion? One of my clients recently called me feeling despondent about his career progression. Despite his hard work and dedication, he was losing confidence because he was being consistently overlooked for promotions. As an Executive Performance Coach, I empower senior executives and their teams to increase income and…

Has a colleague ever taken credit for your idea? You walk into a meeting, ready to share your insight, but before you get the chance, someone else jumps in and claims it as their own. Frustrating, isn’t it? As an Executive Performance Coach, I work with professionals to build confidence, set boundaries, and ensure they…

As 2025 approaches, many people are looking for ways to set effective goals and plan for a successful year. But what if, instead of striving for unrealistic expectations or burning out trying to do more, you focused on getting into your true comfort zone? As a coach, I emphasise the importance of creating a life…

In my book Get Into Your Comfort Zone, I explore flow and its relationship to peak performance. Flow is that state of deep focus where time disappears, and you’re fully absorbed in what you’re doing. Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi describes it as a moment where “nothing else seems to matter,” and this concept is essential for…

In today’s fast-paced world, personal growth is often seen as a journey that requires constant pushing and striving. However, one of the most effective—and often overlooked—tools for achieving lasting progress is accountability. Whether you’re aiming to improve your career, health, or personal life, accountability can be the catalyst that turns your goals into reality. What…

What are you currently focusing on? In our daily lives, constant distractions often pull us away from our true desires. As a coach, I guide clients through a process to uncover their genuine aspirations and underlying motivations. Understanding Your True Desires It’s remarkable how many people either don’t know or haven’t taken the time to…

Self-doubt, that nagging voice questioning your abilities and decisions, is a common yet often paralyzing experience. It can hinder your growth, sap your motivation, and cloud your judgment. However, when approached mindfully, self-doubt can also serve as a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal development. By tuning into the whispers of your inner self and…

Burnout is increasingly recognised as a significant issue that not only affects professional performance but also has profound implications for personal life. Defined as a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, burnout can diminish one’s ability to function effectively both at work and at home. Read on as…