The other day I had an epiphany… Unbelievably, it’s almost 20 years ago I started my business. But what initially triggered my thinking about becoming my own boss and what are some of my key lessons learnt from changing careers and two decades as a business owner? I had [...]
This is a repurposed blog from the original I wrote during the last economic downturn about 'winning through redundancy' but it's arguably even more relevant than ever right now. Although the employment market is picking up, as a result of the pandemic, organisational restructuring resulting in redundancies/lay-offs are still [...]
Have you been laid off or are still furloughed and awaiting your fate? If so you are at a career crossroads and maybe unsure which direction to take? Following redundancy/lay-off so many people get stuck in the 'career transition maze'. It's a challenging place to break out of, if [...]
Maybe you have had a good professional career but have inadvertently become a work casualty of the Covid crisis, facing or post lay-off, possibly 'lost', in turmoil or just seeking inspiration and proven practical strategies to help you decide what to do next to transition your career? Great, then this FREE mini masterclass is for you!
Monday Moan Day! Now the main holiday season is almost over and it’s back to work, it begs the question; do you love or loathe Mondays? Is it Monday moan day? Does the thought of Monday fill you a sense of ‘sadness’? Is this because your weekend is over [...]
Are you holding yourself back by not ‘letting go’ of conditioned thinking? “There were two monks walking along, an older monk and a young monk. They came to a shallow river, and there was a lady there who demanded that one of them should carry her across the river. [...]
Are you living on ‘Someday Island’? For many people it’s vacation time. That time of year when you pack up and head out for a week or 2 to forget about work and enjoy yourself. It might be your annual much anticipated family holiday, a week or two just [...]
What is the Velvet Rut? If you have never heard this expression before, I'm sure you are not alone. I hadn't until one of my clients coined the phrase, several years ago. Maybe, like you, I was intrigued and sought a definition. So, let's now look at the fascinating [...]
How Would You Like a Career Based on Your Passions? Joseph Campbell (1904 – 1987) was a foremost US mythologist, writer and lecturer. He is remembered for some wonderful quotes – here are two in particular: Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there [...]
Have You Set Your Career Goals for 2020? With every new year comes new challenges, reflections from the previous year, resulting 'resolutions' that are rarely followed through and maybe a number of key questions about what the future holds. So, how happy are you in your job or career? [...]
