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The Power of Ordinary Things

17 July 2025 by Jen Waller

A close-up of green shrubs in the foreground, with the sun setting in the background and casting warm light. The quote in black text reads: "Do not try to do extraordinary things but do ordinary things with intensity." (Emily Carr)

What if the magic isn’t in chasing something bigger, but in meeting the ordinary with full-hearted attention? Continue reading →

Sometimes it’s not about figuring things out — it’s about hearing what’s already there. In this short clip, we talk about the difference between noise and clarity—and what becomes possible when you stop trying to find answers and simply listen.

What Really Shapes the Impact of What We Do?

14 July 202512 July 2025 by Jen Waller

Sunlight streams through tall pine trees in a forest, casting soft rays onto a green mossy floor. The atmosphere is still and spacious. Overlaid text reads: “The perfection of our ordinary actions depends upon the purity of intention.” (Richard Challoner)

What if small actions, done with presence, have more impact than we realise? This reflection explores clarity, care, and the quiet power of intention. Continue reading →

It’s Okay to Put the Book Down

11 July 2025 by Jen Waller

A clear glass of water sits on a wooden table, resting on a square wooden coaster. The background is softly lit and minimal. Overlaid text reads: “If we wish to quench our thirst, we must lay aside books which explain thirst and take a drink.” (Jean Pierre de Caussade)

You can read about water, or you can drink. This reflection invites a return to direct experience—with coaching questions to help you move from knowing to being. Continue reading →

Where Do You Notice Heart?

10 July 2025 by Jen Waller

A soft pink background filled with watercolor textures and scattered pale hearts. Overlaid in black text is the quote: “The only thing that makes one place more attractive to me than another is the quantity of heart I find in it.” (Jane Welsh Carlyle)

Sometimes meaning isn’t in what we build—but how we notice what’s already there. This reflection explores the heart we find in moments, spaces, and conversations. Continue reading →

The Power of the Present: Questions for Living and Planning for Now

28 September 2024 by Jen Waller

The image captures a striking and dynamic close-up of water, featuring a single water droplet caught in the act of impacting the surface, which causes a series of concentric ripples to emanate from the center. The moment is frozen in time, showcasing the droplet suspended above the surface and the delicate splash crown that forms around the point of contact. The entire scene is rendered in grayscale, emphasizing the fluid textures and the play of light and shadow on the water's surface. Above this detailed and tranquil depiction of a water droplet, there is a quote by Robert Barr: "The present moment is ever the critical time. The future is merely for intelligent forethought."

The quote of the day is: “The present moment is ever the critical time. The future is merely for intelligent forethought.” (Robert Barr) Question For Coaches: Bonus Questions: About Jen Waller Jen Waller is a transformative coach dedicated to empowering individuals to get out of their own way and make a meaningful impact in the … Read more

Focus: Presence in Coaching

23 April 2024 by Jen Waller

This is done in an animated concept art style. Rolling green fields stretch out to the horizon. Green, oak type trees can be seen interspersed throughout the landscape. A lone sheep ins stood turning to look in our direction. The text reads: "A sheep can not bleat in two different places at the same time." (Proverb)

Today’s quote is: “A sheep can not bleat in two different places at the same time.” (proverb) It’s often said that in today’s modern world, finding focus amidst the cacophony of demands and distractions can feel like an elusive goal. This proverb speaks directly to the challenge of maintaining singular focus—a challenge that many coaches … Read more

The Soulful Dance of Coaching: Nurturing Transformative Connections

7 January 2024 by Jen Waller

Today’s quote of the day is: “Great souls by instinct to each other turn, Demand alliance, and in friendship burn” (Joseph Addison) I think this quote resonated with me because it beautifully articulates the essence of deep connections. While its important to say at this stage that coaching is distinct from friendship, for me, there’s … Read more