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Will discussing my abortion with my ex offer me closure?1/24/2012
  Q: I'm having difficulty moving on from my last relationship. I would like advice on how to have an ...
  A: This is a very complex emotional situation you find yourself in. The abortion cannot be undone, and ...
Can't Find My Way in Life4/18/2011
  Q: I'm a high school junior, and I understand that I'm probably worrying too much right now. But with ...
  A: As I'm not in the States I cannot speak for how your educational system works, for example how you ...
fillbustering and not to the point?3/9/2011
  Q: What are you suppose to do with a no reply? Usually while talking people usually just look at the ...
  A: I found your email a little unclear so my response is based on my understanding of your question. ...
height2/27/2011
  Q: I need some help. I want to be 5'9", but I am only 5'4". It seems my height never. What can I do ...
  A: I do not know how old you are. If you are in your teens then you may grow some more but your final ...
I am a Failure.2/15/2011
  Q: Well basically my life has been going down hill since I started school in September. It was weird ...
  A: The first thing I advise you to think about is that life is not all black and white, but like your ...
emotional intimacy/sexual happiness/self expansion2/3/2011
  Q: I am highly educated in the worldly sense.however i dont have the desire to give back. i have a ...
  A: You are aware that you have approached life from a mean, dare I say, selfish, perspective. That is ...
Lost1/20/2011
  Q: Hey,After 3 years in the dental field, I finally understood the feeling that I had every and each ...
  A: There are so many different career options, choosing how to spend your time and be rewarded for it ...
I Really Need Help12/4/2010
  Q: First Am Gonna Say Am a Guy, My Dad Died A Year Ago And I Live With My Mom I Love Her Sooo Much But ...
  A: Life can be tough when you are growing up and I have a lot of sympathy with what you are going ...
Marriage Bla10/15/2010
  Q: Well I don't know if my question fits here, but I will ask anyway. I'm 22 years old and I feel like ...
  A: You have nothing to worry about. There are various reasons you may feel like this. Firstly you are ...
Casting TV Show10/8/2010
  Q: I'm casting a new pilot for a major TV Network that will be focusing on secret lives. More ...
  A: I would definitely be interested in hearing more about your show, with a view to contributing my ...
relationship7/4/2010
  Q: me and my partner have been together for 2 and a half years and last June we lost our 2 month old ...
  A: Both of you will be grieving in your own way and this grief can show itself in many ways; hurt, ...
confusion3/7/2010
  Q: I m confuse between motivation ( motives ) and ( values ) to choose my career for instance , I m ...
  A: An interesting question that many have pondered over the years and written many books about so my ...
A Fork in my Path of Life2/22/2010
  Q: i am currently undergoing a big decision in career path. 1. the path i enjoy taking 2. the path my ...
  A: Apologies for the delay in my response to your question. I am sure your mother has your best ...
life direction12/2/2009
  Q: I have been training for a career for 5 years (3 years of study and 2 of work experience), I finally ...
  A: There are pros and cons in all life choices that you make and these will be individual to you. The ...
Help need11/19/2009
  Q: Jacky Tustain , I am 41 years old.I somewhat stayed in one carrier which I felt most stupid ...
  A: My suggestion to you is to decide on what you want to do in your life and start taking steps to ...
how to get over a crush11/17/2009
  Q: 'll keep it short. I m 21 and I met a 28 year old guy last year during a vacation. We're the kind of ...
  A: Reading your response to mine, it seems to me that you have got over the 'crush' on him already. My ...
how to get over a crush11/14/2009
  Q: 'll keep it short. I m 21 and I met a 28 year old guy last year during a vacation. We're the kind of ...
  A: You have nothing to be ashamed of, it does not sound to me that you have been someone's amusement ...
Can't make up my mind10/28/2009
  Q: I'm not sure if you can help me with this but I thought I'd give it a try. I am currently a freshman ...
  A: Isn't it fantastic when several opportunities present themselves and it is hard to choose between ...
Career/life direction10/22/2009
  Q: I am interested in you particularly because you are from the UK... maybe a sign! I am 25 years old ...
  A: OK, I'm getting a better idea. Rather than go into the immigration issues I'll focus on the ways to ...
Career/life direction10/22/2009
  Q: I am interested in you particularly because you are from the UK... maybe a sign! I am 25 years old ...
  A: I may need to answer this in two phases. Firstly I need you to clarify what a JD and an MA is and if ...
Should I quit my job in this economy and go back to school?10/4/2009
  Q: I worked so hard to get a job out of school last November and as optimistic as I was about starting ...
  A: It sounds to me as if you have pretty much made up your mind and weighing up your options you see ...
still confuse - continue9/13/2009
  Q: I have did a self questionnaire to crystalize what I want , I like to share me the answer , then ...
  A: This questionnaire is quite good for getting you thinking about what you want in life, however your ...
still confuse and struggling9/11/2009
  Q: after analysing researching thinking I filterize my what I want to be and career interest from 15 to ...
  A: If you have worked through each idea, weighing up the pros and cons (including whether or not you ...
My Independence7/29/2009
  Q: My dream is to move or work in a metro city, well any metro city where there's public ...
  A: I'm a little lost with your question as you talk about getting your independence back, without ...
Career Plan7/21/2009
  Q: I am a MBA(HR) with 3 years of experience in generalist profile where i have co-ordinated in all the ...
  A: It can be very frustrating when a job or career does not turn out as expected. As you are ...
I am confused5/25/2009
  Q: I am Gnomta, a young girl (24yo) from Laos. 3 years ago, I met a man (French, who he is living in ...
  A: I cannot tell you what is the right decision as that has to be made by you but I will try to give ...
needing motivation5/8/2009
  Q: I need help. I have zero motivation. And what makes it worse is I know what I need to do. I ...
  A: Well I cannot motivate you - that needs to come from inside yourself but I can help you understand ...
out of direction and confused.2/12/2009
  Q: Ive been out of high school for almost 4 years now and im feeling a bit lost at the moment. I dont ...
  A: The magic words for you are 'goals' and 'focus'. There is a lot I could write here but it would be ...
lost1/21/2009
  Q: The job I have is decent and Im grateful to be employed, but I keep feeling like there is something ...
  A: If you want to find out what you should be doing with your life I suggest you consider some career ...
problem accompanied12/22/2008
  Q: I m suffering from a problem accompanying me from long time till this moment my problem simply is ...
  A: You are a lucky person with the ability to turn your hand to many things. Unfortunately as you ...
Marriage problems11/15/2008
  Q: I was really looking for some direction and advice. My husband and I have been married 3 years and ...
  A: When babies arrive a relationship will change. Sometimes the dad gets jealous of the baby and the ...
Dont know what I am doing11/10/2008
  Q: I am in my mid 30s and I have had over 15 different jobs. The job that I am currently in is my ...
  A: You are not alone. So many people drift through school and then life never finding their vocation or ...
indecisive!9/9/2008
  Q: Can I seek your advise? I'm currently working in an events management company since July 2008 as an ...
  A: I understand why you are concerned. It does not look good to hop from job to job; however you have ...
question please9/7/2008
  Q: we talked before & I have to remind you with my question & answer here it is ; Hopefully I have ...
  A: As a coach I can only help you to see options open to you and help you work through your options. ...
Pls advise me5/7/2008
  Q: I am lost and I dont know what to do. I wish you could shed some light for me. I'm 28 years old and ...
  A: Well, the answer to your question is easy and you already have an idea about what the problem is. ...
I just feel stuck.....4/15/2008
  Q: The lst expert said he dosent want to hear a story but i have to tell a short story to get to the ...
  A: Did you realise that most stress comes from inside ourselves? We fight all sorts of internal battles ...
lost stuck and sad4/15/2008
  Q: hello jacky my name is antoine and im a 31 year old guy with a wife and two kids and i feel like ...
  A: Well, first of all, there is hope. You have hit a bit of a rough spot in your life and just need to ...
Should we stay or go ?4/14/2008
  Q: Firstly thanks for being a volunteer here. My wife and I (no kids), both live in Australia. We have ...
  A: My first answer is that what is right for me is not necessarily right for you! (I will however tell ...
dispersion-scattered3/25/2008
  Q: I m 23 years graduated from university from one year my problem too complicated , I acquired a ...
  A: Hopefully I have understood your issue correctly. You have a degree in engineering but feel drawn to ...
lost & directionless3/21/2008
  Q: I am a 26 years old female. For the past few weeks I have been feeling general malaise & sickness ...
  A: Lots of stuff here but all at quite a general level. However, lets have a go at getting behind the ...
Balance3/3/2008
  Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for 2 years, and living together for over 1 1/2. He has a 5 ...
  A: Life Balance is a very personal thing. It is about deciding on priorities, being flexible, adaptable ...

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If you are feeling lost in some aspect of your current life I can help you work out what you want or need and then give advice as to the next steps you will need to take to get there.

Experience

I am a practising Life Coach in the UK and specialise in helping people rediscover themselves and what they are looking for in their lives.

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IAC

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I regularly write articles for various websites and my own blog.

Education/Credentials
Diploma in Life Coaching

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