Glin & Tonic
This is more than a newsletter, it’s a weekly heart-to-heart where I share my real experiences, challenges, and reflections as I navigate my own path. Every week, you’ll receive stories, insights, and reflections designed to inspire, connect, and encourage you to lean into your own growth. It’s a safe space for exploration, where we journey together through the ups and downs of personal growth and self-leadership.
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#169: Glin & Tonic - When politeness becomes poison.
Choosing truth over false harmony.
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Bitch, Please!
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Now when you say this out loud, say it with full sass, the kind of unapologetic, soulful delivery that makes you laugh, nod, and know they’re deadly serious “enough, with taking the piss.”
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I’ll caveat, maybe this week’s heart-to-heart is my ...
Aug 31, 2025
authenticity
boundaries
culture
identity
influence
leadership
negotiation
politeness
truth
#160: Glin & Tonic - When Truth Feels Like Conflict
On staying true to yourself, even when it’s misunderstood.
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This past week, I had an experience that reminded me how easily emotional honesty can be misunderstood.
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I was at an event with friends. It was meant to be a light, social night, a friend had kindly paid for my ticket, we’d driven toge...
by Glin Bayley —
Jun 29, 2025
boundaries
emotional honesty
human connection
inner negotiation
living from alignment
personal integrity
self-leadership
self-trust
vulnerability
#146: Glin & Tonic - The Courage to Disappoint
Have you ever had one of those holidays where you think you're going for rest and relaxation but instead experience an exorcism of your ego and a shedding of even more false layers of your existing life?
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No? Just me?
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Perth has been amazing this week. Spending time with my good friend,...
by Glin Bayley —
Mar 23, 2025
authenticity
boundaries
courage
ego death
emotional wellness
inner transformation
mindset shift
personal growth
prioritising yourself
saying no
self-alignment
women's empowerment
#143: Glin & Tonic - Why saying no is the hardest step toward your dreams
How have I managed to have another week that has been an absolute schmozzle?
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I was in Sydney this week for a business conference as part of the mastermind group I’m in. The last conference was in November, and I remember how disconnected I felt. That week, I was purging, unable to keep myself f...
by Glin Bayley —
Mar 01, 2025
boundaries
career change
letting go to grow
mindset shift
overcoming fear
personal growth
protecting your dreams
saying no
self-discovery
trusting yourself