<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Anna Wood Coaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aligned Coaching & Mentoring]]></description><link>https://www.alignedcoach.co.uk/resources</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:45:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.alignedcoach.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Balance of Giving &#38; Receiving -             Why You Can’t Just Breathe Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breathing is the most natural thing in the world. We don’t overthink it. We don’t schedule it. We don’t strive to perfect it. We inhale. We exhale. And life continues. But here’s what fascinates me… No one tries to only breathe out. Because we instinctively know that if we did, we wouldn’t last very long. And yet, so many high-achieving, driven, responsible people try to live exactly like that. Giving. Producing. Supporting. Leading. Holding everything together. Exhale. Exhale. Exhale. And...]]></description><link>https://www.alignedcoach.co.uk/post/the-balance-of-giving-receiving-why-you-can-t-just-breathe-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699dab4fe9360bd69c3367a9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:52:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_152fbde44f0d46f596ddf136c2d6c7c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Perry</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindset Moments: A Small Pause That Can Change Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world that constantly pushes us to move faster, achieve more and keep going, most of us rarely pause long enough to reflect. Yet the most powerful shifts in life, business and leadership rarely come from doing more. They come from thinking differently. That’s exactly why I created Mindset Moments  - your free daily mindset boost . A simple daily pause. A short reflection. A powerful shift in perspective. And sometimes, that’s all it takes to unlock clarity. Why Mindset Matters More Than...]]></description><link>https://www.alignedcoach.co.uk/post/mindset-moments-a-small-pause-that-can-change-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b2ca49881f20099b2d440f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:26:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ccdb3_4406ca43096f43e083e26b9d269d0823~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Perry</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being Imperfectly Perfect: The Driven People Pleasers Guide to Freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many high achievers don’t see themselves as perfectionists. They simply believe they have high standards . They care deeply about what they do, they want things done well, and they hold themselves to a level of excellence that others often don’t. These qualities can create incredible success — but they can also quietly create pressure, self-doubt and exhaustion. This is exactly why I wrote Being Imperfectly Perfect: The Driven People Pleaser’s Guide to Freedom. This book is for ambitious...]]></description><link>https://www.alignedcoach.co.uk/post/being-imperfectly-perfect-the-driven-people-pleasers-guide-to-freedom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b288ada7843f58b6816cac</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:40:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ccdb3_14c21603d6634abd9724af321f420321~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Perry</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making Decisions for the Right or Wrong Reasons (And How to Know the Difference)]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a subtle but powerful difference between making a decision from fear… and making one from trust. On the surface, the decision can look identical. Start the business. Hire the coach. Move house. Launch the product. Say yes to the opportunity. But the energy underneath it? That’s everything. Fear vs Trust When we make decisions from fear or scarcity, the inner dialogue sounds like: “If I don’t do this now, I’ll miss out.” “Everyone else is ahead of me.” “This will finally make me feel...]]></description><link>https://www.alignedcoach.co.uk/post/making-decisions-for-the-right-or-wrong-reasons-and-how-to-know-the-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d95377888b4b480065b28</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:38:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_550c46df763049e38fd23f2043b232ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Perry</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It Might Not Be Confidence ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re very quick to say: “I need more confidence.”“I’ve lost my confidence.”“I’m not as confident as I used to be.” But what if that’s not it? Recently a client told me she used to stand up and speak in front of hundreds of people — and now she doesn’t feel she could. She thought she’d lost confidence. When we slowed it down, we realised it wasn’t confidence at all. It was: Environment Risk Desire And something else. You May Have Already Achieved What You Needed To Sometimes we outgrow...]]></description><link>https://www.alignedcoach.co.uk/post/it-might-not-be-confidence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699380e76afbe985b7a40f0e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:46:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4a5338526857566b373451~mv2_d_5406_3604_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Perry</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Sabotage: Why We Do It (Even When We Know Better)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s be honest — we say  we love growth. We make vision boards, set stretch goals, maybe even post the occasional inspirational quote. But when the moment comes to step out of our comfort zones? That’s when things get shaky. Because growth — real growth — is uncomfortable. And the moment we start to stretch, push, or show up in a new way, guess who comes knocking? Self-sabotage. What Self-Sabotage Actually  Looks Like It’s not always dramatic. Sometimes it's as quiet as: Suddenly getting...]]></description><link>https://www.alignedcoach.co.uk/post/self-sabotage-why-we-do-it-even-when-we-know-better</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69937ea5159d7fac9641e532</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:35:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_84e0cb3cd1f145c190cf65ff3cd10323~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Perry</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You might Not be Getting the Results You Want in Business (And How Your Personality Holds the Key)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve all seen it. Two people in the same industry, with similar resources and skills, yet one flies while the other flounders. It’s rarely just about strategy or effort. More often, it’s about alignment. Because here’s the truth: The best business results come when you stop trying to do things like everyone else—and start doing things in a way that suits who you  are. This isn’t fluff. It’s fact. And after nearly two decades in business—mentoring lawyers, consultants, creatives, and...]]></description><link>https://www.alignedcoach.co.uk/post/why-you-might-not-be-getting-the-results-you-want-in-business-and-how-your-personality-holds-the-ke</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69937d1d7e0fff32961223b7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:28:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/df77e5cf8cb6e5f51e4c065c5c62c5e6.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_965,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Perry</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Being Too Efficient Is Actually Slowing You Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re constantly told that being efficient is the holy grail of running a business — and yes, there’s definitely value in systems that work, time-saving tools, and smart decision-making. But there’s a line — and many of us, especially those with high standards (you know who you are), find ourselves crossing it without even realising. You get so focused on making everything run like clockwork  that you start to lose the actual life  in your business, and can end up forgetting why you started...]]></description><link>https://www.alignedcoach.co.uk/post/when-being-too-efficient-is-actually-slowing-you-down</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69937b0d6afbe985b7a3ff7a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:19:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_af43c06d2f0446768aded099813652ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Perry</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why hire a coach?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This may be the first time you’ve considered coaching, so let’s start by describing what it is (and what it isn’t). Coaching: Helps you change behaviours that are no longer helpful Supports you in adjusting to increasing stress or new situations  Focuses on specific areas like work relationships or the demands of your new function or business   Has a positive knock-on effect on other areas of your life Helps you take back the steering wheel in your life You’re guided in that process by a...]]></description><link>https://www.alignedcoach.co.uk/post/why-hire-a-coach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6993789ed7d63c8ec61c8316</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:06:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ccdb3_7150296c2f984850b75be2c75c81856e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Perry</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>