Cup of tea, anyone?

"Fancy a cuppa anyone?" It's been twelve years since I first moved to the UK from Germany. Pretty much on my first day here, I came face to face with Britain’s infamous obsession with “a nice cup of tea”.

Initially I thought the importance of the ritual lay in the specifics of the brew: how long to steep; to teapot or not to teapot; the art of the perfect “builder’s brew”. But I soon learned that there’s a lot more to a cuppa than the correct blend of teabag, (optional) sugar and (very much not optional!) milk.

“Cup of tea?” is an invitation to start a conversation. It sets the tone and makes space to open up and talk freely. It tells the person you’re talking to that you’re in no rush for them to share whatever it is you have to say. It does away with the formality of direct questions and answers. It’s an opportunity for genuine human connection.

Now, whilst serving up a cuppa over a video call isn’t a technological possibility (yet?!) I still like to take a “cup of tea” approach to the conversations I have with my clients. I like to work collaboratively, make space for genuine, unhurried discussion, and allow my clients to talk, vent, offload and share without feeling rushed or judged.

There’s a whole host of reasons you might be looking for advice or support. Maybe you have a clear idea of the challenges you’re facing and the help you need. Maybe you’re still in the process of working out what problems you’re facing. But whatever your unique needs are, it all starts with a conversation...

So put the kettle on, and make yourself a cup of tea, or coffee, or drink of your choosing (Lion’s Mane anyone? My go-to when I’m struggling to focus!). Book in for your free 30 minute conversation, and let’s settle in for a chat.

Martin