Dustie’s blog: 14th April 2026 If you’re a high-performing woman, comparison often wears a smart suit. It shows up as “standards,” “ambition,” and “keeping yourself sharp.” But when you look closely, comparison rarely creates improvement. It creates noise. And noise is the enemy of calm. Comparison is your brain trying to answer a question it…
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The quality of our questions shapes the quality of our lives.
Dustie’s blog: 13th April 2026 In coaching—and in leadership more broadly—it’s easy to fall into the habit of offering answers. Solutions feel efficient. Helpful. Reassuring. But real change rarely comes from being told what to do. It comes from being asked the right question. Because a well-placed question doesn’t direct someone… it invites them to…
What You Choose Today, Doesn’t Have To Be Forever.
I connect with today’s post so much more than you know. That’s why I wrote it. The fear attached to your “next thing” can be paralysing. The inner chatter that says; “What if it’s the wrong thing?” “What if nobody wants me?” “What if I don’t enjoy it–what then? I get it. But one thing…
Days When We’d Rather Hide.
March 25th, 2026. We’ve all been there. Too tired, lost or confused to show our face; online or in person. We’d rather hide on the sofa, make-up free, and hair tied up. Than to face a day of networking and repeated exposure the pained question, “What will you do next?” When we’re in a phase…
They’re Not Ignoring You. They’re Not Hearing You.
Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking: “Why don’t they get it?” You explained it clearly. You chose your words carefully. You know what you’re saying makes sense. And yet… it doesn’t land. It’s easy to assume people aren’t listening. Or worse — that they don’t care. But often, something else is happening. What you’re…
Is Your Workforce Disconnected?
What Clinicians and Business Leaders Need to Hear? How would you know if there’s a disconnect in your workforce? The answer is deceptively simple: listen to the conversations. In clinics, hospitals, private practices, and corporate offices alike, the daily “corridor conversations” tell you more about your culture than any dashboard ever will. What You Hear…
Not All Advice Is Meant For You
By Dustie Houchin | 9 March 2026 This morning’s post was inspired by a conversation with a younger member of my community. For decades, I believed that other people had the answers. If someone was older than me, more successful than me, or seemed more confident in their opinions, I assumed they must know better….
Ignite Your Heart on Life’s Journey
2nd February 2026. I’ve studied personal development for four decades. Curious about the human mind and the power of intuition. It started as a child, when I reached out to God; without a prompt from peer or parent. I just felt compelled to listen to my “heart”. I was fortunate enough to grow up with…
The Secret of Living… is Giving.
There’s a line that has stayed with me for years, taught by two of my greatest teachers, Tony Robbins and Bob Proctor: The secret of living… is giving. And yet, so much of what I see online—particularly around the Law of Attraction—has become distorted. People aren’t really interested in understanding how the laws of the universe work. They’re…
Short-Term Thinking Shrinks Long-Term Impact
There’s something about this quiet pause between Christmas and the New Year that invites reflection. The noise softens, the pace slows, and we’re given a rare moment to look at how we live — not just what we achieve. My musing this morning is an invitation to step back from the constant question of “what do…
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