Why Changing Your Environment Sparks Creativity
February 2, 2026
Welcome along to Coffee with Claire.I am without my coffee again today, which feels slightly criminal, but I have just come back from ten days in Japan and it got me thinking about the power of changing environments.I felt incredibly inspired while I was there. It might have...
Levelling Up for 2026. Creating Space, Leveraging Skills, and Moving Forward With Intention
January 12, 2026
I am nearly at the end of my coffee today, which feels quite symbolic for an end of year reflection. A little more relaxed, a little less rushed, and very much in thinking mode.Today I want to talk about levelling up and leveraging. Not just in business or career, but across...
Living Intentionally. Choosing Where Your Energy Goes
December 15, 2025
Today I want to talk about living intentionally. This has been sitting with me a lot lately and after a recent post sparked some great conversations, I wanted to share what this actually looks like in my own life.For me, living intentionally means making conscious decisions ...
When Energy Isn’t Aligned
For me, when things are off, it feels like I’m constantly running on a treadmill. I’m busy but not productive. I’m reactive instead of proactive.That usually comes down to one thing — not being intentional about where my time and energy go.I love what I do. I love sa...
Confidence is a Lie, and Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing
October 20, 2025
Today I want to explore an idea that might sound a little controversial. Confidence is a lie. Or at least, the way we have been taught to think about it is.Most of us grow up believing that confidence is something you either have or you don’t. That some people just wake up...
What the Bush Taught Me About Growth and Presence
October 20, 2025
Coffee with Claire is coming to you this week from Long Island in Tamatea, Dusky Sound. I’m here with some amazing friends, Shauna and Maria from Pure Salt, helping to re-bait traps across a bunch of islands in this beautiful part of Fiordland.Today I’m on Long Island, a...
Cold Showers, Hard Conversations, and Building Resilience
September 29, 2025
Cold showers aren’t just about “proving you’re tough.”They’re actually about training your body and mind to do hard things.For the past 18 months, I’ve started my mornings with a cold shower, and sometimes even an ice bath. And let me tell you, it never really ge...
Energy, Rest, and Rhythm: Why Retreats and Periodisation Matter
September 22, 2025
Energy is everything.In my work, whether it’s running events, filming videos, connecting with clients, or building relationships; energy is what I bring to the table every single day. And as you know, keeping that energy consistent isn’t always easy. Over the past y...
Rituals, Habits and Dancing in the Shower
September 15, 2025
Today, I’ve got my coffee in hand (freshly brewed on my brand-new coffee machine, very exciting!) and I wanted to share a few thoughts about rituals and habits — the small things that help me stay grounded, energised and in rhythm.Someone asked me recently what my daily ...
Coffee with Claire: A New Kind of Monday Morning
September 8, 2025
Welcome to Episode One! Good morning and welcome to the very first episode of Coffee with Claire.A new little corner of the week where I get to show up as me, coffee in hand, and share a few thoughts, reflections, and updates from my world.It’s a bit scary, and very e...
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