Reducing Stress

Tips to help you reduce stress Stress is a normal part of our lives which occurs whenever we feel unable to meet the demands made on us. Stress can be a positive response when we are in danger because it allows us to fight or take flight. In the workplace, short term...

Pony puts Coach to Grass

How did Rowan Coach Steve Coulson find himself lying on the dirt in the Equestrian Centre at Gleneagles? Read on to see how Steve successfully “walked the talk” and applied his coaching skills to the Sport of Kings .   Festival Cup 2010 How did Rowan...

Learning to Listen

How good are you at listening? Colin thought he was a pretty good listener, but one simple exercise showed him how hard effective listening is. Read on and test yourself, as he looks back on his first experience on the COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills....

From Sick to Fit

From Sick Note to Fit Note Now that the last part of autumn is rapidly turning into winter, the temperature is dropping and snow shovels are being called for duty; the time of colds and flu is here. Well life isn’t that bad if you are a skier, but now is a good...