Find all of my career related blogs here – covering everything from writing a CV to stepping up into leadership to returning to work after a break.
One of my clients said something to me last week which I found really intriguing: ‘Why can’t we turn up to work as our whole selves?’ In the context of the conversation, it was about how we are expected to work as though we aren’t parents and parent as though we don’t work. Being a … Read more
A career development plan is a practical strategy that allows you to determine your skills and interests, set career goals, and put actions in place that will help you reach them. It’s a continuous process, and it includes an overview of: Your current skills and experience Your career goals Your interests Your priorities Your intended … Read more
I love journaling, I find it really cathartic and beneficial for my mental health. Journaling allows us to pause and reflect on observations and experiences. This reflection helps us derive meaning in order to inform future mindsets and actions. As part of my leadership coaching work, one of the most effective tools I recommend that … Read more
How is your story serving you? By which I mean the story that you are telling yourself, in this case, the one about your career. We all tell ourselves stories. The ones where we are rescued, the ones where we rescue someone else; the ones with the happy ending and of course, the ones without … Read more
You might be considering some coaching, perhaps to find a new job, to help you transition through a big change or maybe to help you build your confidence. If you have never had any coaching it can feel a little daunting, so I wanted to share with you my tips on how to choose a … Read more