Catherine Stothart
@cathbooks.bsky.social
Motivating Leadership Author and Coach, MBTI practitioner. Love helping people develop. Play tennis, like sport, enjoy exploring the world.
Having a great time watching women's tennis in Wrexham! Delighted that Mimi Xu from Swansea is through to the semis.
October 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Having a great time watching women's tennis in Wrexham! Delighted that Mimi Xu from Swansea is through to the semis.
Why is relationship intelligence so important for hashtag#startups and hashtag#founders? And can you get on with everyone at work?
Two of the topics I cover in my latest newsletter - click the link for a quick read. mailchi.mp/3ecb996c28ae...
Two of the topics I cover in my latest newsletter - click the link for a quick read. mailchi.mp/3ecb996c28ae...
October 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Why is relationship intelligence so important for hashtag#startups and hashtag#founders? And can you get on with everyone at work?
Two of the topics I cover in my latest newsletter - click the link for a quick read. mailchi.mp/3ecb996c28ae...
Two of the topics I cover in my latest newsletter - click the link for a quick read. mailchi.mp/3ecb996c28ae...
Loved Very Santana tribute band @ Alexanders in Chester last night!
October 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Loved Very Santana tribute band @ Alexanders in Chester last night!
One year on from the publication of the second edition of How to Get On with Anyone: Even the Difficult Ones, and I've had a wonderful time with lots of fun and fascinating people.
Sincere thanks to everyone who invited me to run workshops, speak or just spent time with me.
Sincere thanks to everyone who invited me to run workshops, speak or just spent time with me.
September 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
One year on from the publication of the second edition of How to Get On with Anyone: Even the Difficult Ones, and I've had a wonderful time with lots of fun and fascinating people.
Sincere thanks to everyone who invited me to run workshops, speak or just spent time with me.
Sincere thanks to everyone who invited me to run workshops, speak or just spent time with me.
I'm celebrating the first anniversary of the second edition of How to Get On with Anyone: Even the Difficult Ones. Thanks to everyone who advised, reviewed, endorsed, and generally supported me - you know who you are!
September 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I'm celebrating the first anniversary of the second edition of How to Get On with Anyone: Even the Difficult Ones. Thanks to everyone who advised, reviewed, endorsed, and generally supported me - you know who you are!
I'm excited to be supporting the GM Good Employment Charter next week at an event in the Leading with Purpose: Transformational Leadership Series. Gillian Drakeford MBE will interview Elise Wilson, and I'll be talking about Energising Your Teams. It's already sold out!
July 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I'm excited to be supporting the GM Good Employment Charter next week at an event in the Leading with Purpose: Transformational Leadership Series. Gillian Drakeford MBE will interview Elise Wilson, and I'll be talking about Energising Your Teams. It's already sold out!
How can you engage and energise people?
Helping them to find purpose in their work, and to meet their needs for autonomy, competence, and connection, is a good start! Check out the links in my latest newsletter to find out more. mailchi.mp/adca25d96d1b...
Helping them to find purpose in their work, and to meet their needs for autonomy, competence, and connection, is a good start! Check out the links in my latest newsletter to find out more. mailchi.mp/adca25d96d1b...
July 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
How can you engage and energise people?
Helping them to find purpose in their work, and to meet their needs for autonomy, competence, and connection, is a good start! Check out the links in my latest newsletter to find out more. mailchi.mp/adca25d96d1b...
Helping them to find purpose in their work, and to meet their needs for autonomy, competence, and connection, is a good start! Check out the links in my latest newsletter to find out more. mailchi.mp/adca25d96d1b...
How can you surface the thoughts and feelings that drive your behaviour, often unconsciously? That was my topic at the BAPT Conference in Copenhagen. Thanks to all the participants who shared their experience! #emotionalIntelligence
June 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
How can you surface the thoughts and feelings that drive your behaviour, often unconsciously? That was my topic at the BAPT Conference in Copenhagen. Thanks to all the participants who shared their experience! #emotionalIntelligence
Ecoited to see my book on sale in @whsmithofficial.bsky.social at Gatwick Airport. And two lovely booksellers who invited me to sign it!
June 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Ecoited to see my book on sale in @whsmithofficial.bsky.social at Gatwick Airport. And two lovely booksellers who invited me to sign it!
Have you ever been on a retreat? The photo, taken by
@alisonjones.com represents some of my feelings afterwards! And what do you as a leader expect of others?
Two of the topics in my latest monthly newsletter - you can read it here mailchi.mp/239338e67a10... #motivation
@alisonjones.com represents some of my feelings afterwards! And what do you as a leader expect of others?
Two of the topics in my latest monthly newsletter - you can read it here mailchi.mp/239338e67a10... #motivation
June 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Have you ever been on a retreat? The photo, taken by
@alisonjones.com represents some of my feelings afterwards! And what do you as a leader expect of others?
Two of the topics in my latest monthly newsletter - you can read it here mailchi.mp/239338e67a10... #motivation
@alisonjones.com represents some of my feelings afterwards! And what do you as a leader expect of others?
Two of the topics in my latest monthly newsletter - you can read it here mailchi.mp/239338e67a10... #motivation
"You'll get on better with others and as a result feel happier too".
Great to find this review of my book in London Business Matters.
Great to find this review of my book in London Business Matters.
May 29, 2025 at 8:04 AM
"You'll get on better with others and as a result feel happier too".
Great to find this review of my book in London Business Matters.
Great to find this review of my book in London Business Matters.
Hamlet and Radiohead - what a combination! Great show of words, music and dance last night at Aviva Studios in Manchester, by @factoryintl.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Hamlet and Radiohead - what a combination! Great show of words, music and dance last night at Aviva Studios in Manchester, by @factoryintl.bsky.social
On the way back from a wonderful writing and immersive nature retreat in Dorset. Feeling fully resourced for my next writing project! @alisonjones.com
May 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
On the way back from a wonderful writing and immersive nature retreat in Dorset. Feeling fully resourced for my next writing project! @alisonjones.com
I'm so encouraged when people take the time to post a review of one of my books. Here's a couple for the 2nd edition of How to Get On with Anyone: Even the Difficult Ones. Have you discovered it yet?
April 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I'm so encouraged when people take the time to post a review of one of my books. Here's a couple for the 2nd edition of How to Get On with Anyone: Even the Difficult Ones. Have you discovered it yet?
A hopeful event on Earth Day - informative film followed by a panel discussion. Thanks to @storyhouselive.bsky.social @chesterzoo.bsky.social and Cheshire WT. Watch the film and do your bit to make space for nature! @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM
A hopeful event on Earth Day - informative film followed by a panel discussion. Thanks to @storyhouselive.bsky.social @chesterzoo.bsky.social and Cheshire WT. Watch the film and do your bit to make space for nature! @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
Building self-confidence, managing emotions and mood, adapting to different situations......a few of the topics when I was interviewed on the radio this week. The presenter said the book is "very practical, very easy to read". And there's a musical interlude!
April 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Building self-confidence, managing emotions and mood, adapting to different situations......a few of the topics when I was interviewed on the radio this week. The presenter said the book is "very practical, very easy to read". And there's a musical interlude!
"No one tells you how to motivate yourself or motivate others.....you are expected to work it out for yourself".
My book helps you do that! Get 25% off with this code MTCS25 routledge.pub/Motivation
My book helps you do that! Get 25% off with this code MTCS25 routledge.pub/Motivation
April 3, 2025 at 8:20 AM
"No one tells you how to motivate yourself or motivate others.....you are expected to work it out for yourself".
My book helps you do that! Get 25% off with this code MTCS25 routledge.pub/Motivation
My book helps you do that! Get 25% off with this code MTCS25 routledge.pub/Motivation
I loved the bird names in Columbia eg buffy helmetcrest, shining sunbeam, rainbow bearded thornbill.....wonderfully descriptive and beautiful names. Thanks to Maria Djumic for the photos.
March 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I loved the bird names in Columbia eg buffy helmetcrest, shining sunbeam, rainbow bearded thornbill.....wonderfully descriptive and beautiful names. Thanks to Maria Djumic for the photos.
Happiness comes from using your signature strengths in the main realms of your life" (C. Izard).
Are you using your strengths? If not, how can you change that? Find out in my latest newsletter. mailchi.mp/3967f1d5b389...
Are you using your strengths? If not, how can you change that? Find out in my latest newsletter. mailchi.mp/3967f1d5b389...
March 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Happiness comes from using your signature strengths in the main realms of your life" (C. Izard).
Are you using your strengths? If not, how can you change that? Find out in my latest newsletter. mailchi.mp/3967f1d5b389...
Are you using your strengths? If not, how can you change that? Find out in my latest newsletter. mailchi.mp/3967f1d5b389...
Celebrating World Wildlife Day - let's preserve the good things we have. We need nature. Photos taken in Colombia. @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Celebrating World Wildlife Day - let's preserve the good things we have. We need nature. Photos taken in Colombia. @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
What are you doing at 7pm GMT on Saturday night? I'll be speaking at this online conference on how to balance motivation and well-being for a happier life - based on my book. Join us if you can!
Contact me if you'd like a talk for your organisation.
Contact me if you'd like a talk for your organisation.
February 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
What are you doing at 7pm GMT on Saturday night? I'll be speaking at this online conference on how to balance motivation and well-being for a happier life - based on my book. Join us if you can!
Contact me if you'd like a talk for your organisation.
Contact me if you'd like a talk for your organisation.
Being in the natural world in Colombia for the last two weeks has done me SO much good!
February 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Being in the natural world in Colombia for the last two weeks has done me SO much good!
Heathrow terminal 2 yesterday- excited to sign copies of my book!
February 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Heathrow terminal 2 yesterday- excited to sign copies of my book!
oops, posted wrong image, here's the current Gatwick one
February 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
oops, posted wrong image, here's the current Gatwick one
Delighted that How to Get On with Anyone is still in the business book chart at Gatwick airport. Get a free downloadable workbook with all the activities and templates from my website. essenwood.co.uk/how-to-get-o...
February 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Delighted that How to Get On with Anyone is still in the business book chart at Gatwick airport. Get a free downloadable workbook with all the activities and templates from my website. essenwood.co.uk/how-to-get-o...