Tame the voice in your head that says you're falling short.
If you push yourself hard, care about doing things properly, and still can't shake the feeling you're falling short, this is for you.
Hi, I'm Sol. I help people tame the voice in their head that says they're not doing enough.
"You'll still care. You'll still push. It just won't cost you the same way."
What if enough actually felt like enough?
Imagine your sense of worth not being tied to your output. Not contingent on how much you gave, how hard you pushed, or whether anyone noticed. Just — enough. As you are.
Imagine waking up and not immediately scanning for what you failed to do yesterday. Starting the day from a place of steadiness rather than deficit.
This isn't about becoming someone who doesn't care, or doesn't push. You'll still care. You'll still push. You just won't be dragging it uphill anymore.
Maybe you...
- Struggle to switch off, because you're constantly trying to problem solve or improve, making it difficult to feel present.
- Say yes when you mean no, and find it difficult to speak your needs, because you want people to see you as capable and committed.
- Spend too long on things, perfecting them to avoid criticism, slowing your progress and potential.
- Stay busy so you don't have to sit with the feeling that it's still not enough.
A few ways to work on this
Work through it, one to one
Space to think clearly, at your pace, on what's live for you right now.
Find out more →A 6-week group programme
Short daily practices and weekly sessions, built to help what matters actually get done.
Find out more →For sustainability & social change professionals
An ongoing community for people doing meaningful work who don't want to do it alone.
Visit C:MC →Invest in the people doing the work
Workshops, coaching, and community places for any team investing in its people.
See offers →Run a wellbeing space?
If your members are the kind of people this page speaks to, I'd love to bring sessions to your space.
Let's talk
No pressure, no pitch. Just an honest conversation about what you're dealing with, and whether I'm the right person to help.
Book a call →Sessions for your members, your community.
If you run a wellbeing space, whatever that looks like, your members are probably the exact people this website already speaks to: people who care, who push themselves, and who quietly feel like it's never quite enough. I'd love to bring mental fitness work to your space.
What this could look like
Whatever your space is built around, movement, stillness, recovery, creativity, connection, your members are already showing up to take care of some part of themselves. I work with the same instinct, from a different angle: the mind.
A lot of people who show up for themselves in one part of their life are running a much harder pattern underneath it: the sense that it's never quite enough, that they should be doing more, doing it better. That's what I help with.
I'd love to talk about what a session or workshop could look like for your members. No fixed format, this gets shaped around what actually fits your space.
Let's talk
No pressure, no pitch. Just an honest conversation about what you're dealing with, and whether I'm the right person to help.
Book a call →Two ways to work on this.
Whether you want space to think something through on your own, or a structured programme with company along the way, both work the same underlying method. Pick whichever fits where you're at.
Work through it, one to one
For those at a crossroads. Sometimes you don't need a programme, you need space to think clearly, reconnect with your why, or give yourself permission to choose differently. We'll work through it together. You'll leave with clarity and the courage to act on it.
Book a call →A 6-week group programme
For people ready to build the capacity to focus on what matters, speak up with confidence, set boundaries without guilt, have the conversations you've been avoiding, and be present with the people you love. Short daily practices combined with weekly coaching sessions.
Find out more →My approach
This isn't therapy. It's not positive thinking, and it's not about replacing your inner critic with a highlights reel of affirmations. It's mental fitness, which means training, not fixing.
I'll give you a map of the internal patterns that get in your way, and a practical method for weakening their grip. But a framework alone doesn't change anything. What changes things is practice, small, consistent, woven into the life you're already living.
What people say
"What stands out about Sol's coaching is the space he creates for people to arrive exactly as they are. I've arrived feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or doubting myself and Sol has helped me shift not because I've been pushed, but because I've been heard and gently guided. He asks questions that help me find my own clarity, rather than handing out answers. That kind of psychological safety isn't accidental. It comes from the work Sol has clearly done on himself and the care he brings to how he shows up. The result is a space where I haven't only made progress, I've also build trust in myself along the way. He doesn't sit on a pedestal which is different from many coaches I've seen and worked with."
Marc Convey
"I started working with Sol when I was completely stuck in my head about some big life decisions. I had too many options, kept going round in circles, and deciside. Sol doesn't try to fix anything or tell me what to do. He listens and gives me space to talk things through, without any judgement. He gave me permission to take up space, which was huge for me. I'd always worried about saying the wrong thing or talking too much. He actively encouraged me to take whatever space I needed. Having that kind of space helped me reconnect with what I actually wanted, rather than what I thought I "should" do. I stopped obsessing over making the perfect choice and take steps forward, which helped me get onto the path I'm on now. He doesn't pretend to have it all sorted himself, and there's no pressure to perform. You can show up as you are, be heard, and leave feeling clearer and lighter."
Jay Lucas
"Solomon is a warm, kind, thoughtful person who balances processing emotions whilst also being actionable. Through Solomon's coaching I have learnt how to train my mind like I would with a personal trainer in the gym. I was able to get to know the sabotaging voices in my mind better and to reframe them in a way to unlock their underlying strengths. I have been able to grow myself forward within both my personal and business life. I chose Solomon because of who he is as a person. He helped me get clear on my business narrative so I can clearly communicate what I do to connect more deeply with my audience. Solomon is detail orientated and has an 'all-in' attitude whilst being fun mixed with many life stories to share. I highly recommend Solomon to guide you."
Asis Patel
"What I loved most about Sol's work is both the way in which he creates a space for you to immediately feel calm, and how his techniques and practices are very easy to apply. If you're looking for a little bit more space with some real hands-on tuition and additional accountability, then you better call Sol!"
Liana Fricker
"Just to say a big thank you to you. I am really finding so much value in the sessions, even just recognising how much of an impact some of the habits I am working on has made such a difference and I already feel so much more positive. I think this support came at the perfect time for me and you have made quite difficult things to face very easy, being so supportive and creating a safe space to be challenging too."
Jenny Benton
Let's talk
No pressure, no pitch. Just an honest conversation about what you're dealing with, and whether I'm the right person to help.
Book a call →If you care deeply about making a positive impact in the world, but struggle with self-doubt, burnout, or the nagging feeling that you're not enough- this is for you.
You got into sustainability or social change because something in you said 'this matters'. And it does. But somewhere along the way, a life that felt purposeful started to feel like heavy.
The irony is that the people who care most about changing the world are often the ones least able to extend that care to themselves.
- There's a voice that follows you into evenings, weekends, holidays. It keeps a running tally of everything you didn't get to. It's rarely satisfied. And it sounds a lot like you.
- So you say yes when you mean no.
- You struggle to switch off.
- You're so buried in the urgent that the important never gets done.
I know this because I've lived it. For as long as I can remember, two things have shaped my life: a deep hunger to do work that matters- and a harsh inner critic telling me I'm not doing it well enough.
You know exactly what it costs to care this much.
The slowness of change against the urgency of the mission. The moral weight. The doubt that creeps in when the work is never finished. You don't need that explained to you here, you're already living it.
Here's how I can help: three ways to stay in this work for the long haul, without doing it alone.
Three ways in, whichever fits where you're at:
Work through it, one to one
Space to think clearly, at your pace, on what's live for you right now.
Find out more →A 6-week group programme
Short daily practices and weekly sessions, built to help what matters actually get done.
Find out more →Join the community
A place to think together, share honestly, and find the kind of company that reminds you why you started, and helps you keep going without burning out in the process.
See below →A place to think together, share honestly, and keep going without burning out.
An online community for people doing meaningful work who don't want to do it alone. A regular, structured space to slow down, get honest about what's hard, and remember why you started, before you're too depleted to feel it.
💪 More resilient
Regular breathwork and mindfulness sessions build inner stability and help you trust your strengths.
🤝 More connected
Brilliant, purpose-led peers open to honest dialogue, deep conversation, and mutual support.
🚀 More impactful
Support to shape your vision, set milestones, overcome blocks, and take aligned action.
A structure that supports you
A Space to Be
Guided breathwork and mindfulness to regulate your nervous system and quiet the inner critic.
A Space to Think
Protected time for reflection, clarity, and planning, with real-time coaching from the group.
A Space to Connect
A monthly deep-dive into meaningful conversation, shared stories, and inspiration.
A Space to Do
Quiet, focused working sessions with soft accountability for the deep work you tend to postpone.
What members say
"The C:MC has a quiet way of bringing you back to yourself - making you feel human again in a world that often pulls you out of shape. It's a safe space where vulnerability feels less like a risk and more like a relief. Joey and Sol guide with humility, tending the community like gardeners so each of us can grow at our own pace. Personally, I value being in the group spaces because it doesn't feel forced or performative. There's power in witnessing others work through their blocks — you absorb courage by proximity. It creates that gentle "if they can try, maybe I can too" energy, without ever feeling like something is wrong with you for not being there yet."
Marc Convey
"One of the main things I was looking for was a like‑minded group of people. Folks who care about doing something meaningful, but who are also honest enough to say, "I'm struggling a bit here." The space feels very real. No one's pretending to have it all sorted, and there's no pressure to perform. You can show up as you are, be heard, and leave feeling a bit clearer, lighter and more connected. I like the mix: there's time to get stuff done and move things forward, and there's also time to slow down and check in with yourself. It's not all hustle, and it's not all navel‑gazing either. Joey and Sol are truly special humans—their ability to hold space, build community, and champion you is unmatched. They gather an inspiring crew of changemakers who lift each other up and make the Collective feel like home. It's the perfect space to be heard, supported, energised, and to actually get things done. Honestly, it's amazing what unfolds in just an hour with them."
Jay Lucas
"Change:Maker Collective has become an anchor point for me – a place to connect with thoughtful like minds, even when our work is radically different. It's rare to find a space that holds both vulnerability and momentum: where you can slow down, share half-formed ideas, and feel truly supported. It's given me perspective, clarity, and the confidence to move forward before I'm 'ready'. I joined out of curiosity; now I'd be lost without it."
Vivien Underwood
"Joey & Sol complement each other beautifully in the magic they bring to a really special community of changemakers - a joy to be a member of & spend time with"
Ben Gill
2026 membership
Quarterly and annual options available. If cost is a barrier, please reach out, we hold a small number of bursary places.
Let's talk
No pressure, no pitch. Just an honest conversation about what you're dealing with, and whether I'm the right person to help.
Book a call →Invest in the people doing the work.
Whether you're running a nonprofit, a company, or a community space, the same pattern shows up: the people who care most and push hardest are usually the first to burn out.
You'll recognise the cost before it arrives. The high performer who starts missing deadlines. The person who used to bring the room alive, who now just gets through the week.
The real cost of losing someone good
Depletion shows up early
A person running on empty produces a fraction of what they're capable of, months before the resignation letter.
Disillusionment is contagious
One burned-out team member changes the culture around them, especially where shared conviction matters.
Technical skill is the easy part
Combining hard-won knowledge with real commitment, then getting someone new up to speed, takes months.
Knowledge that was never written down
Stakeholder relationships and context that made someone genuinely effective, gone.
A few ways to bring this into your organisation, depending on what fits: training for your team, focused 1:1 support for one person, a place on the group programme, or ongoing community for someone carrying a lot.
The Mental Fitness Workout
For teams and organisations who want to invest in the mental fitness of their people. These sessions are practical, evidence-based, and designed to be genuinely useful, not a box to tick, but a foundation to build on. An interactive, experiential session, online or in person. 45 mins to half a day, 2–35 participants.
See workshop details →For one person on your team
Someone showing signs of strain, or a leader carrying a lot of pressure. Private and focused, this gives them space to think clearly and reconnect with their why, without it going through you.
Enquire →Sponsor a place on the programme
A 6-week group programme in mental fitness, built to help your person focus on what matters, speak up with confidence, and set boundaries without guilt. Daily practices, weekly sessions.
Enquire →One seat, by design
For sustainability and social-change teams specifically. Your employee joins a community of peers from other organisations, giving them room to talk about the pressures and doubts of the work, without the complications of colleagues in the room.
See details →What HR leaders say they notice first
💼 Performance
Less avoidance, more action on what matters. Strategic work gets prioritised over the urgent but trivial.
🤝 Communication
Harder conversations happen sooner and better. Problems surface earlier, while still manageable.
📉 Retention
You stop losing your best people, the ones most likely to leave aren't the ones who don't care.
🌱 Leadership
Leaders model what they're asking of others, and the culture shifts through example.
What organisations say
"I couldn't recommend Sol more highly. His course has given me a whole new toolkit…I feel more grateful and grounded. What a transformative journey it was! Sol has this wonderful ability to create a calm, supportive environment where everyone feels welcome and heard. His skilled facilitation and genuine curiosity helped me explore mindfulness practices in ways that felt both meaningful and accessible. He empowers his students to build lasting habits. I've noticed I'm better at managing my emotions and can better recognise when my thoughts are wandering, allowing me to ground myself more effectively. I've already signed up for his next course!"
Eleanor Gibson, Tilt
"I actually found all elements of the session helpful. What I was really struck by was that people felt that the successes that come to mind is in the strength of the relationships they have built and supportive team - rather necessarily the deliverables that have been quite hard won - so I think it really resonated with everyone. I think anyone going through this kind of organisational change and process would find this valuable."
HelpAge International
"I am benefitting deeply from your wise and sensitive facilitation and teaching, and can see how powerfully your individual mindset work shifts team dynamics… This is a beautifully facilitated, well-structured course that inspires and empowers. It is both elevating and grounding, full of insights and practical steps that are deeply transformational. Sol created a safe, courageous, healing and motivating space. Sol is an incredible teacher and facilitator. Intuitive, sensitive, big-hearted. And with a rare depth of knowledge and wisdom. I am currenting on his Mindfulness Course and it is equipping me to live life fully and be more present to my inner and outer experiences. Don't miss out on this course."
Beccie D'Cunha, Courage Lab
"Thank you Solomon, the feedback from the team has been exceptional! The session was insightful, engaging, and incredibly beneficial for our team. We highly recommend his workshops to anyone looking for growth and development—no doubt you'll find it worthwhile! Investing in your team's wellbeing is a very good strategy to retain and recruit in an increasingly competitive market!"
Kyriakos Baxevanis, Little Jasmine Spa
"Sol has an impressive talent for empowering individuals and teams to achieve their full potential, and to feel good doing it! Sol's leadership in self-reflection, team-building workshops, mindfulness, and coaching sessions during company retreats left a lasting impact. He managed to seamlessly engage both complete newcomers and veterans in mindfulness exercises. Sol even offered invaluable guidance in mapping out my life & career goals."
Greg Wallace, StudyStream
"I am thrilled to recommend Sol to anyone seeking guidance, clarity and transformation in their personal or professional life. He as an incredible ability to create a safe and supportive space where you feel truly heard and understood. Sol has run to courses for us and the feedback received from members was amazing. If you are ready to take meaningful steps towards a more fulfilled life, I whole heartedly recommend Sol. His expertise, dedication and positivity are truly unparalleled."
Andy Roberts, Barclays Eagle Labs
"I value Sol's ability to be both reassuring and quietly motivating. He supports people without overwhelming them, helping them feel steadier while still encouraging forward movement. Even within a webinar, Sol creates a space that feels calm, approachable, and emotionally safe. He adapts his tone, language, and examples to suit the audience. Feedback from attendees was consistently strong. Members shared that his sessions supported them through emotionally demanding experiences. People felt more grounded with what they were experiencing, rather than feeling overwhelmed by it. He is open to feedback, flexible when needed, and supports the full process from planning and promotion through to delivery and reflection."
Mahalia Connor, Amicable
"Sol was an absolute professional. He knows his stuff, asks insightful questions and has very positive energy. He was approachable, understanding, and encouraging."
Sarujan Ranjan, StudyStream
My approach
Most of what's out there for people struggling at work is either therapy or coaching. Mental fitness training does something different: it builds the capacity to catch patterns in the moment, while in the meeting, writing the email, lying awake at 2am, and choose differently.
The word fitness is deliberate. You don't get physically fit by understanding the theory of exercise, you get fit by doing the reps. This is the same: not a framework to study, a practice to repeat until the nervous system learns a new default.
Let's talk
No pressure, no pitch. Just an honest conversation about what you're dealing with, and whether I'm the right person to help.
Book a call →
Hi, I'm Sol.
For as long as I can remember, two things have shaped my life: a hunger to do work that matters, and a harsh inner critic telling me it's still not enough. This work is personal, and it's what I want to help you do too, whatever "the work" looks like for you.
I've spent over two decades working at the intersection of education, sustainability, and wellbeing, designing social action programmes across London, working in some of the most challenging school environments, and leading a global programme of events for the world's largest online student community. I've since trained hundreds of people, from students to senior leaders, to build the mental strength to perform under pressure without burning out.
Trained & accredited
Organisations I've worked with
What people say
"What stands out about Sol's coaching is the space he creates for people to arrive exactly as they are. He asks questions that help me find my own clarity, rather than handing out answers. He doesn't sit on a pedestal."
Marc Convey
"Sol has this wonderful ability to create a calm, supportive environment where everyone feels welcome and heard. His skilled facilitation and genuine curiosity helped me explore mindfulness practices in ways that felt both meaningful and accessible."
Eleanor Gibson, Tilt
"It's rare to find a space that holds both vulnerability and momentum, where you can slow down, share half-formed ideas, and feel truly supported. I joined out of curiosity, now I'd be lost without it."
Vivien Underwood, Change:Maker Collective
My approach
This isn't therapy. It's not positive thinking, and it's not about replacing your inner critic with a highlights reel of affirmations. It's mental fitness, which means training, not fixing.
I'll give you a map of the internal patterns that get in your way, and a practical method for weakening their grip. But a framework alone doesn't change anything. What changes things is practice, small, consistent, woven into the life you're already living.
Let's talk
No pressure, no pitch. Just an honest conversation about what you're dealing with, and whether I'm the right person to help.
Book a call →