In One Woman’s Guide to Life, you offer readers a mix of humorous anecdotes and actionable insights on life’s challenges. Why was this an important book for you to write?

I had a manager for a few years who really helped me to come out of my shell. I remember her telling me once “I want you to be able to say what you think, and sleep like a baby afterwards”. While that ethos is still a work in progress for me, she helped me to speak up and be more confident. Her style of encouragement is something I applied to my own team, and in turn, I’ve seen them sharing it with more colleagues. That was a rather long-winded way of saying that I wanted that very positive experience to ripple outwards to more people.

What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

That we’re here to live, learn, and be happy – as happy, peaceful, and content as we can be. That modern life is fast-moving, we’re inundated with information from multiple sources and details of other people’s lives. I think it’s important to be able to step out of that river of information sometimes, slow down, take stock, and remember that you’re more than enough just the way you are and it’s your definition of success that matters.

What is one piece of advice you wish someone had given you when you were younger?

You get one body. Look after it, listen to it, and don’t let stress get out of control. Your health and your relationship with yourself and others is what’s really important.

What is one thing you hope readers take away from your experiences?

Don’t just be a passenger on the bus of your life. Get into the driver’s seat. And build in some fun stops along the way.

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