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Hi Im Sarah Jane, speaker, facilitator & leading expert on confidence using my arrow breaks.

Let go of limiting beliefs, smash self doubt & put the power of self belief into action. I offer workshops, staff training & team building, keynotes and more.

19/11/2025

I’ve been working on my book

(I know exciting!!!)

And so I’ve been looking back over some of my old posts and workshop notes and found this is written a couple years ago … but it resonated so much after a couple of conversations I’ve had this last few weeks that I wanted to share it !!

In the session I talked about evening proud of who we are and what we’ve achieved … somehow we’ve become reluctant to have pride and celebrate as somehow it’s turned into showing off or bragging!!

Now don’t get me wrong nobody wants a show off or someone being cocky!!!
But by celebrating our wins and our strengths is not showing off … it about knowing our self worth!!!

And so when we stop celebrating or even worse, play it down we are eroding this self belief …

So if you need permission to shine your light .. you have mine (until you learn to have the confidence to give yourself permission!!)

If you want someone to help you get there drop me a message or visit my website for upcoming events and ways to work with me.

SJ x

12/11/2025

What do you really want for YOU?

Are you on a path because you feel it’s where you “should” be heading?

Are you reaching for someone else’s goals?

Are you never quite where you want to be?

Ask yourself this simple question… what do you REALLY want for YOU!

Not comparing your life or business to others experiences or expectations.. but what you actually want!!

It’s a simple question but a hard question as sometimes you have to accept you need to change direction or even change path altogether … but the joy this will bring once you on the right path will be so worth it.

So take that first step to the life you want and deserve.

If you need help starting to make those changes or even help finding the courage to take this first step then drop me a message to see how I can help you get there.

08/11/2025

What will you Dare to Dream….

And what steps can you take to put into action to make today Day One … instead of saying “one day…”

I’ve been working with some amazing ladies who have been doing just this and take small steps to build positive daily habits that are adding up to big shifts ..

If you want to know how I can help make your dream become reality drop me a message …

Because it’s easier when you have support to take those first steps….

06/10/2025

I used to think speakers were born confident.

You know — the kind who just walk into a room like they own it.

Turns out, most of the best speakers I know started with shaky voices, sweaty palms, and a message in their chest they weren’t sure they were “qualified” to share.

Speak Your Light is for those people.
The ones with something real to say.
The ones who care more about meaning than performance.

So if that is YOU, then this is event you have been waiting for...

And yes, it includes:
🎥 A professional speaker reel
💬 3 social media clips
🧠 Coaching from a TEDx organiser
🧡 A space to show up as you, not who you think you need to be
You don't have to be a speaker to start.
But you do have to start to become one.

Only 9 spaces.

4th November 12.30-4pm.

Let’s do this together.

https://www.practicallypositiveineveryway.com/speakyourlight

06/09/2025

What an incredible days I’ve had with over at her magical retreat in The Lakes.

She & Amanda have hosted a full weekend of magical apothecary and stepping into your power .. so when she invited me to do my arrows I didn’t have to think twice ..

I’ll share more about it another day but just warned to thank all the wonderful ladies who took part in my arrow break session, with no idea what they were coming to .. and ALL stepped into their power … incredible

05/09/2025

This feels a bit like online dating!!!

So one of my focuses this month is to really commit to building my presence and connections on here … so along with some of my Thrive Tribe we are working on doing just this…

And after a message in my DMs the other day I’ve decided it really does feel a bit like online dating … which is a minefield for anyone who is not single or not looking!!!!

You have to think about who you want to connect with, what things you might have in common and what compromises you’re prepared to make …

I feel like I need a spreadsheet just to keep track… and having to put yourself out there and hope someone “likes” you back (accepts your connection request) really does test your self worth… because ultimately if they don’t reply they weren’t for you … but it still does for a moment make you think ““why did they not like me?” But I tell myself it’s them not me.. and move on!!! As this leaves space for the right people to connect with me…

So I am going to put myself out there and find my connections.. and you can help me…

If you know anyone you think would be a great connection or anyone looking for a vibrant energetic speaker then please make a connection or tag me in one of their posts …

( PS- please tell me it’s not just me that feels like this??)

04/09/2025

I bet Mel Robbins doesn’t have to deal with this ..

Ironing ALL the school shirts… scrubbing like Cinders to clean the very filthy once white tee shirt ..

Even having to get my BIG coat back out and looking the further from glamorous that I could look….

All while trying to be a vibrant empowering speaker and founder inspiring others to be their best selves…

So when I saw the wonderful share a video of herself in her car in a sweatshirt trying to squeeze a little bit of “work” time into taking her kids to football … I felt a huge feeling of solidarity…

Because as founders and entrepreneurs and kick ass women in business… we are also m**s, wives, sisters & daughters and we have to try and blend it all together ..

So thank you Holly for showing me that “real” side of running your own business …. So I know I’m not the only one in the trenches!

I can’t wait to come and support you at your Be Weird Event in November …

I’ve got the link to book on my website (click on the event link in my bio)
Or head to Hollys website where you can find out all

01/09/2025

September feels a bit like the secret new year, doesn’t it?

The summer shifts our routines, if you’re anything like me but the end you’re not sure what day it is….

But then suddenly the air shifts. The shops fill with fresh notebooks and new stationery, and there’s this quiet invitation to reset. (Who else just loves a new notebook??)

It doesn’t need fireworks or resolutions. It’s simpler than that.
A pause. A chance to check in with yourself:
• What actually matters to me right now?
• Where do I want to put my energy?
• What would feel good to finish this year having done?

You don’t need a five-year plan. You just need a 4 month plan! A little clarity for the next steps.

So here’s my nudge: give yourself permission to treat September like a new start. Clear the mental desk. Pick one or two things that light you up, and start moving toward them.

What’s one goal you’d love to have in motion before the year’s out?

25/08/2025

"ACTUALLY I CAN" This is what I say when someone tells me I can't....

In fact I often think .. "Watch me & I'll do it twice!!!"

Do you feel that confident when someone tells you you can't, or shouldn't .. or my fave, when they say "Ooh I wouldn't do that"... they are literally saying they wouldn't do it, but we are programmed to take it as 'we shouldn't' [and you all know how I feel about the word should!!!]

What if those opinions didn't stop you... what if in fact they made you more determined than ever...

What would you be doing differently?

Or maybe you do, but those around you are not on the same page?

Just imagine if your team had an “I can” mindset…
-What ideas could they unlock?
-What problems could they solve?
-How much more confident and creative could they be?

Why not bring me into your next team away day or staff development session?
Through my unforgettable, action-packed talks and workshops:

The result? Teams who don’t just think differently; they show up differently.

22/08/2025

This is something I talk about LOTS...

In fact I was just sharing this with some of my fellow 'coachees' on Monday on our zoom.... but it has always stood me in good stead when I have been unsure and very much helped me to get out of my own way.

So I will ask you the same question I put to them, what are you putting off until later.. until you feel it is the 'right time' or until you have learned one more 'thing'..

I have been lucky enough over the last few years to listen to some amazing speakers, both in business, and in personal development.... and they all say the same thing... they were terrible at the start... [In fact I share a great story the lovely Alfie Joey tells abut his first ever radio show, on my podcast chat with him]. But by doing the 'thing' they got better.. not only does this make me feel better personally when I have my own moments of self doubt [because I am human and I do...] but also reminds me, every time I hear it that the things I teach on my workshops about Progress, not Perfection.. or Getting comfortable feeling Uncomfortable is exactly right.

If you feel stuck, or you know you are getting in your own way, drop me a message to find out more about how I can help you or your team to shift past this.

20/08/2025

Who is writing your story?

Too often, we let other people’s expectations, past mistakes, or endless “shoulds” hold the pen in our lives.

September is your chance to take it back.

Every day, we’re handed scripts.
-The “shoulds.”
-The expectations.
-The stories other people believe about us.

But here’s the thing: you don’t have to follow them.

YOU get to be the author.

Writing your own story doesn’t mean everything goes perfectly. It means recognising your wins, reframing your setbacks, and choosing how you want the next chapter to unfold.

When you pick up the pen, you give yourself permission to:
- Stop comparing and start creating
- Release what no longer fits
- Step boldly into what comes next

This is what my work is all about, helping people break free from self-doubt and write a story they’re proud to live.

And this September, I’m creating a space for leaders, business owners and purpose-driven professionals to pause, reset, and do exactly that.

Because the truth is, the story of 2025 isn’t finished yet.

And you get to decide how it ends.

If this sounds like you drop me a message or head to my bio and follow the link the the September Reset.

18/08/2025

What if September was your secret weapon?

Leaders, team builders, and business owners often start the year with big goals… but somewhere along the way, the “shoulds” pile up.

✅ You ‘should’ be further ahead.
✅ You ‘should’ feel more motivated.
✅ You ‘should’ already have it all figured out.

But here’s the truth: there’s still time to reset.

The September Reset Day is your chance to step out of the noise, breathe, and create a bold plan to finish 2025 feeling proud, not pressured.

This day is for you if you’re ready to:

-Release the limiting beliefs holding you back
-Reframe “failures” into stepping stones
-Realign with what really matters in your work and life
-Put the power of self-belief into action (yes, including my famous arrow break)

When: 12th September 2025 | 10am – 2pm
Where: The Manor House Hotel & Spa, West Auckland
Who: Leaders, team builders, and business owners ready to reset
Purpose-driven professionals who are stuck in the “shoulds”
People who want to feel proud of how they finish 2025
Anyone craving space to breathe, think, and plan boldly
(Optional: Bring your team — ask about group bookings)

Link in my bio or drop me a message for all the info

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