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The Applied Movement Stories.

A collection of stories on how understanding and supporting biological needs has changed lives and organisations for the better.

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Newsletter: From Invisible to Unstoppable

It's been too long! Life has a way of pulling us in different directions, and I realise I've been quieter than usual in sharing my journey with you. Thank you for your patience as I navigated some deep personal growth work. I'm excited to reconnect and share what I've been learning about courage, transformation, and the beautiful messiness of being human.

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What Would Be Your Superpower?

I was once asked during a coaching course: if I could have any superpower, what would that be?

I had to think about it and concluded that I would like to have the ability to be invisible. I had come to that conclusion because of thinking about how much easier it would be to make a difference, make a positive difference in the world, doing things for people that would improve their life, and doing stuff in the world that would make it better, without being seen doing it.

This seemed very kind, commendable and positive, with a natural feel-good quality in considering such a possibility.

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What's Your Word?

Whatever word you choose for 2024, make a plan and be intentional. I'm here to provide encouragement, guidance and support on your journey this year. My hope is that we grow together.

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Perry’s Story

Watch Perry talk about his experience with Applied Movement at his workplace

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48hr Solo Adventure

Recently, for the first time ever, I spent 2 nights away by myself, remotely, in a tent, somewhere that I had never been before. This adventure was epic, and I want to share the ins and outs of it with you, as I processed so many different thoughts throughout my solo adventure, thoughts I believe could help others.

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Business leadership and burnout.

I have spent many years working with the physical needs of people, specialising in working with the bigger picture of people’s lives to establish science-led strategies to energise them, particularly in the workplace…

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Zoe’s Story.

These days, thanks in no small part to Claire’s wisdom and weekly guidance, I have been able to see that slowing down and looking after myself, and understanding myself, is the key to greater success in all aspects of life.

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Jess’s Relationship Story.

"We both met Claire for separate sessions to learn a little more about our individual selves, before coming together as a couple to discuss how we could increase communication and flow of our relationship…

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