What if 2 minutes, 3 times a day, could completely transform your life?
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What if 2 minutes, 3 times a day, could completely transform your life?
Take Your 2 Minute Free Saboteur Assessment Now!
PQ Leadership Programme – Now Open!
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Georgina GrammatikouTo find yourself as a summer traveller in Portland, carrying another year of winter on your back and to come across Verna! This was more than pain relief, it was a ritual of human compassion, therapy. And just to add my two cents worth, as an educator, “therapy”, which is of Greek origin, means ‘warm touch’, derived from (θερμή αφή). Thank you Verna..
yeshua2225Transformational & Empowering – A Must-Do! Joining the PQ Programme with Verna Haywood was truly life-changing. I discovered how internal saboteurs—especially my “Stickler”—were holding me back through perfectionism, self-doubt, and emotional fatigue. Verna’s compassionate, Christ-like guidance helped me heal past trauma and awaken my creative, confident self. The tools, support, and daily PQ reps have strengthened my mindset, relationships, and outlook on life. If you’re ready to grow, heal, and become who you were meant to be—say YES to PQ!
Mich TMet Verna for the first time today for a deep tissue massage. Absolutely fabulous. I would thoroughly recommend Verna. She is so welcoming and really spends time to get to know what's best for you. A relaxing experience from start to finish. I will definitely be visiting again.
Sue GauntA Wonderful head and neck massage this afternoon. Very relaxing
Miranda HuxterMy Husband and I have had many treatments with Verna and I can honestly say she is truly amazing. Verna always has a wonderfully welcoming vibe with her big beaming smile which instantly makes you feel happy, relaxed and safe. Verna’s range of knowledge is vast. She has the ability to personally tailor treatments to your needs for specific conditions and her Technique is to the highest degree, you can really feel her beautiful radiating positive and relaxing energy in all her treatments. We would highly recommend Verna. She is always so Kind, Positive and Supportive. We feel very blessed and grateful we found her. My Husband refuses to go anywhere else for a massage as he truly believes Verna is the best. I have not seen him so relaxed at any other time apart from when his been for treatment with Verna.
Melissa EntertainmentThis lady is absolutely amazing. Thank you Verna 😊
Linda TerryHIGHLY RECOMMEND ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My husband and I have been going to Verna for massage treatments for many years. Our first appointment was booked as a gift for us and we discovered Verna was the best. She is passionate, very knowledgeable and dedicated with everything she undertakes. Verna’s bespoke treatments leave you feeling super relaxed but also energised. Although we do not live locally to Verna, she is the only person my husband trusts, we are so lucky to have found her
Heather ThompsonMy mum and myself have been visiting Verna for years. She is a great therapist and has such wide ranging knowledge about a variety of health issues , you always leave feeling great and empowered! Looking forward to my next treatment! Thank you for your dedication Verna.
S.KVerna, is like the tall poppy that stands out amongst the various holisistic lifestyle practitioners. She offers a variety of global online and in person programs, from life coaching, aromatherapy, body therapy and many more. What drew me to her, was her "The Unstoppable Woman Program" and upon meeting her, I can truly see why she is called that. Her zest for life, her vibrational energy, her attitude in aproaching challenges and the sincere way she facilities her clients. From head to toe, body, mind and soul she curates the unstoppable in you. After each online coaching session with her, I have felt grounded, focused and rejuvenated. If the online ones are amazing can only imagine how fantastic the in-person sessions are. She is like that warm, strength giving hug, that makes you feel safe, confident and blessed to be alive.
Bukki AdedapoWonderful coach, with such an inspiring story and - most importantly - an absolute gem of a person. Would 100% recommend
A Simple, Neuroscience-Based Model Linked to Brain Development
Can Transform Your Life.
Would you ever...?
- Struggle with anxiety?
- Judge yourself or others?
- Try to control people or situations?
- Avoid important conversations?
- Say “YES” when you really wanted to say “NO”?
- If so, this programme is for you!
Hi, I'm Verna Haywood!
Resilience and Mental Fitness Coach sharing Positive Intelligence (PQ).
I combine holistic wellness, PQ Coaching, and my personal journey to support women in their 30s and beyond in rebuilding, growing, and thriving. If you’re ready to turn your struggles into strength and step boldly into your power, you’ve found your place.
Together, we’ll transform every challenge into a stepping stone, creating a life filled with joy, resilience, and fulfilment – the vibrant life you deserve.
Positive Intelligence and its powerful framework transformed my life. Now, it’s your turn to experience the same transformation.
What Positive Intelligence Can Offer You:
- Quick and easy exercises to help you stay present, often in just two minutes or less.
- A deeper understanding of your thoughts and their origins, giving you greater self-awareness.
- Proven techniques to tap into your inner wisdom and shift away from negative emotions.
Meet the Judge, Your Master Saboteur
9 Ways We Self-Sabotage
Which of these sneaky saboteurs is holding you back?
Avoider Saboteur
Finds faults with self, others, and circumstances. Causes much of our disappointment, anger, regret, guilt, shame and anxiety. Activates accomplice Saboteur.
Controller Saboteur
Anxiety-based need to take charge and control situations and people’s actions to one’s own will. High anxiety and Impatience when that is not possible.
Hyper-Achiever Saboteur
Dependent on constant performance and achievement for self-respect and self-validation. Focused on external validation-attention and acceptance from others.
Hyper-Rational
Hyper-Vigilant Saboteur
Continuous intense anxiety about all the dangers and what could go wrong. Vigilance that can never rest.
Pleaser Saboteur
Indirectly tries to gain acceptance and affection by helping, pleasing, rescuing, or flattering others. Loses sight of own needs and becomes resentful as a result
Restless Saboteur
Restless, constantly in search of greater excitement in the next activity or constant busyness. Rarely at peace or content with the current activity
Stickler Saboteur
Perfectionism and a need for order and organization taken too far.
Victim Saboteur
Emotional and temperamental as a way to gain attention and affection. An extreme focus on internal feelings, particularly painful ones. Martyr streak.
These behaviors might be sabotaging your path to a happier, more
successful life. But here's the good news—you can change!
Origin of the Saboteurs
But Aren’t They Good for Me?
Your Saboteurs claim they are good for you. For example, your Judge tells you that constantly badgering you over your mistakes and shortcomings causes you to improve and achieve.
And pain can be good for you. If you put your hand on a hot stove, it is good to feel pain so you take corrective action.
But negative emotions, like pain, are only helpful for a quick second to alert you. If you stay stressed, frustrated, or unhappy, you will be tunnel-visioned and not capable of finding the best solution to problems, which your positive brain can do.
So if you’re in negative emotion for more than one second, your Saboteurs are holding your hand on the hot stove and complaining that life is hard.
Building New Neural Pathways
To conquer your Saboteurs, you need to exercise and build the three core components of mental fitness.
Catch Your Saboteurs
Energize Your Sage Brain
Use Your Sage Powers
Your Sage is the one in you that handles challenges with a clear and calm mind, and positive emotions. Your Sage accesses five positive powers. For peak performance, you learn to boost all five powers and know when to use which power.
Unlock the Transformative Power of Mental Fitness
Imagine climbing a steep hill. Without physical fitness, the strain feels overwhelming. The same is true for your mind—without mental fitness, stress, anxiety, and frustration can weigh heavily on your work and relationships.
- Here’s the surprising truth: 80% of people lack the mental fitness needed to truly thrive.
- The exciting news? With cutting-edge neuroscience techniques, you can strengthen your mental fitness in just 7 weeks!
- The benefits? Enhanced performance, increased productivity, and a calm, focused, and joyful mind.
Why should I do this?
I’m so glad you asked!
If you’re human, chances are you can relate to at least one of these common struggles:
- Procrastination
- People-pleasing
- Trying to control people or situations
- Multi-tasking to the point of overwhelm
- Overworking without balance
- Striving for perfectionism
- Overthinking every decision
- Battling anxiety
- Feeling like life is out of your control
- Judging yourself harshly
You might think, “This is just who I am,” stuck in stress and worry. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be that way! If I can rewire my brain, so can you.
This course introduces a simple, neuroscience-backed system that makes managing stress, improving relationships, enhancing your health, and navigating life’s challenges so much easier.
The best part? The possibilities for your growth are limitless.
Ready to transform your life? Let’s do this!
This Programme is for You If...
- You’re human (yes, really!).
- You’ve felt stress or struggled with negative emotions.
- You’re on a journey of self-awareness and growth.
- You’re seeking more love, compassion, and meaningful connections in your life—including a supportive online community of like-minded individuals.
- You’re ready to boost your productivity in work, relationships, family life, and beyond.
This Programme is NOT for you if:
- You’re so blissfully zen that nothing ever ruffles your feathers.
- You believe you’ve done all the inner work you’ll ever need and aren’t open to renewing your mindset.
- You have no interest in connecting with your emotions or embracing change.
FAQ's
Positive Intelligence Coaching empowers individuals and teams to strengthen their mental fitness and build emotional resilience, enabling them to thrive in every aspect of life.
PQ stands for Positive Intelligence—a proven framework for enhancing mental and emotional well-being through practical techniques and strategies.
PQ Certification equips individuals with the knowledge and tools to become certified Positive Intelligence coaches, helping others unlock their potential and achieve lasting transformation.
In the context of mental health, Positive Intelligence (PQ) focuses on cultivating a positive mindset to reduce stress, improve relationships, and foster emotional well-being.