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This is a place where I share my thoughts and my journey. I write about Good Girl Deprogramming coaching, playing big, ADHD, self-compassion, loneliness, belonging and pirates.
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Embracing Growth: Reflections on My First One-Star Review
Feedback—whether it's praise or criticism—is just information. It’s a reflection of someone’s experience, filtered through their perspective

Michelle Minnikin
Aug 16, 20243 min read
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Facing Your Fears - Starting Your Good Girl Deprogramming Journey
I've heard from several readers now who have shared that they have a copy of Good Girl Deprogramming, but are scared to start reading it.

Michelle Minnikin
Aug 7, 20244 min read
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Holy Moly this actually works!
I committed to posting daily about Good Girl Deprogramming and my journey on Facebook. I knew this would give me the accountability I need

Lorna Helps
Jul 20, 20242 min read
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How does language hold you back in the workplace?
In this blog, we're diving deep into those sneaky language habits that can undermine our authority and confidence.

Michelle Minnikin
May 27, 20246 min read
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How To Be A Good Male Ally - What Does Allyship Look Like?
Last week I was delighted to be invited back onto the WB-40 podcast with Matt Ballantine and Chris Weston to talk about Good Girl...

Michelle Minnikin
Jan 31, 20243 min read
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Happy Women's Christmas! (Yeah, it's a thing)
Nollaig na mBan, or Women's/Little Christmas is an Irish tradition, celebrated on 6th Jan.

Michelle Minnikin
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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Breaking Free: Navigating the Good Girl Double Bind
The Good Girl double bind is a concept that highlights the societal expectations and challenges faced by women in the workplace,...

Michelle Minnikin
Nov 7, 20233 min read
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Speaking Up: The Right to Voice Concerns Without Judgement (or being called a “Karen”)
I needed to complain yesterday - like big style. My mum was taken in an ambulance to the hospital and then was left on a normal A&E...

Michelle Minnikin
Oct 10, 20233 min read
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Unleashing Authentic Leadership: Breaking Free from Good Girl Conditioning
Looking back now I see that this was all my Good Girl Conditioning. It was completely getting in the way of me getting my job done effective

Michelle Minnikin
Sep 22, 20236 min read
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Comparison is the Thief of Joy
This is one of my favourite quotes - it's been attributed to Teddy Roosevelt. So here I am, pretty much three months away from having my...

Michelle Minnikin
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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Completing the First Draft of "Good Girl Deprogramming"- A Journey of Pain and Progress
After two long and arduous years, I am thrilled to announce that I have finally finished writing the first draft of my book, "Good Girl...

Michelle Minnikin
Jun 3, 20232 min read
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Breaking Free from Drama - Embracing Empowered Relationships
In the realm of interpersonal relationships, we often find ourselves caught in patterns of conflict and dysfunction. One of the key...

Michelle Minnikin
Mar 1, 20232 min read
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