
News and Views from Motion Learning
Climbing the Learning Ladder: Navigating the Tough Spots
Have you ever felt like there’s still so much to learn before you achieve mastery and success? And has that learning seemed almost too challenging?
If so, you been at the foot of the ladder. A vital part of our work is supporting people as they build and climb their learning ladder. Here’s more about how we do that, and how you can do it for yourself…
The Coaching Industry: Why Regulation Matters
Would you ever work with a therapist who wasn't fully qualified, regulated, and monitored? I imagine not. So why should it be any different with a coach? The answer is simple: it shouldn't be. As a client, you deserve to work with someone who you know is capable, adhering to best practice, and therefore fit to work with you. Which is why regulation is so important.
The Business Book Awards - Working Mother is a finalist!
Working Mother, the book Rachel Morris has written to help people to access coaching support if they weren't able (or privileged enough) to get this through their employers, has reached the final shortlist in the Business Book Awards 2025!
We’re keeping our fingers crossed for good news in September!
The People’s Book Prize - Working Mother
We’re delighted to see Rachel’s book Working Mother, amongst so many great titles in this year’s The People's Book Prize nomination list. If you’re curious, do have a look. And if you’d like to support Rachel by voting for her book, that would be fabulous!
Navigating the Parental Transition: Strategies for Success in Work and Family Life
In her recent Keynote speech at the CityLit Mental Wealth Festival, Rachel Morris, Executive Coach and author, explored valuable insights and practical strategies designed to help working parents anchor themselves during their transitions.
Read on for a taster of the key takeaways from her presentation…
Great British Workplace - Wellbeing Awards 2025
We’re delighted that Rachel Morris, founding partner of Motion Learning has been shortlisted in the Excellence in Female Health Advocacy category at this coming year’s awards!
Imposter Syndrome - our webinar Q&A responses
In our recent webinar, coaches Rachel Morris and Helen Brooks discussed Imposter Syndrome and how to handle it. We had some great questions from the audience, which Rachel and Helen have taken the time to answer here…
Understanding Imposter Syndrome - and how to overcome it
Have you ever doubted your achievements or felt like a fraud, despite your successes? You’re not alone…
In the coaching room we see Imposter Syndrome affects leaders and high achievers across all industries, regardless of gender or experience. But the good news is that there are coaching strategies and tools to manage it and we want to share some with you…
Whole Marketer Podcast
Rachel recently joined Abby Dixon, on the Whole Marketer Podcast to discuss her definition of working parents, the challenges faced particularly by working mothers, her insights on setting boundaries and self-care and the emotional struggles during transitions like maternity leave.
Top 10 Lessons from the YoUnity - Journey to Equity Event
In a thought-provoking discussion which took place on International Equal Pay Day 2024, Rachel Morris reflected upon the ongoing challenges faced by working mothers and the persistent fight for gender equality.
See and hear her top tips for organisations, leaders and managers who wish to be true allies to working women, mothers and parents.
Can fathers benefit from coaching too?
At the launch of Working Mother, Rachel Morris' new book last week, she was asked: “The book is for all parents, but is there any real differences between mums and dads in this space”
Here are our thoughts on the question, and how we can support all parents during this transition.
Working Mother by Rachel Morris - Out Now
We're thrilled to announce that Rachel's book 'Working Mother, simple coaching strategies for success at work and home' is now available at all good book stores!
Working Mother Book - Arriving Soon!
Rachel Morris' new book Working Mother is arriving soon!
Working Mother offers simple, practical tools for each stage of this complex but rewarding life change, allowing you to become the coach you need by your side every step of the way.
Find out more and Register for the online Launch here!
20 Years of Motion Learning
We recently took an extended trip down memory lane, as we celebrated our the 20th anniversary of Motion Learning, and we’ve captured our journey.
Empowering Working Parents
In the episode titled “Empowering Working Parents” on the fascinating Limitless Lives podcast, Rachel Morris joins Nilesh Patel to discuss the challenges and complexities of parenting while maintaining a career and shares personal anecdotes and strategies for finding harmony.
Tackling Overwhelm - Join our Webinar
Join us as we explore how to reduce overwhelm for yourself and others.
We're excited to host a live webinar “Tackling Overwhelm for Yourself and Others”, with special guest Rachel Randle-Williams joining Rachel Morris to explore this critical area of leadership success
Parental Coaching - Global DEI Conference 2023
Rachel Morris, Lead Coach and Partner at Motion Learning, spoke recently at the 2023 Global DEI Conference about the importance of Parental Transition Coaching for every progressive organisation.
5 Minute Coaching Tip - Assertiveness - Using Your Voice With Skill
This video by Rachel Morris, Executive Coach and partner at Motion Learning, explores “assertiveness”, which is really nothing more simple – or maybe complicated – than knowing when and how to state your own needs truthfully and clearly in a way that enables others to state theirs too.
Working for Free?
A leap year, and the extra day it brings, may be the most obvious moment to question the amount of work you do.
But factors such as hybrid working, the increase in global roles, the rise of digital interaction has contributed hugely to the number of hours we regularly offer up for free.
Rachel Morris shares her thoughts with HR Grapevine
12 Inspirations for Christmas
This month we've been reflecting on what's inspired us this year and what will motivate us to sail through the festive season and into 2024.
We hope you find inspiration too, as we share our team’s thoughts this holiday season.