It would be a miracle if you had missed the fact that the Olympic games are on and I’ll tell you, I am hooked. I love the inspirational stories, the underdogs, the people who can’t stop winning, the random sports you never see. It’s brilliant and I am glad that it only comes around every … Read more
Are you your own worst enemy? I have spoken to three people this week who are being hard on themselves. It can be easier to forgive others before we forgive ourselves and some of us hold ourselves more accountable and to a much higher standard than we hold others. Margie Warrell author of the book … Read more
When it comes to redundancy I have lots of valuable experience. Over the years I have supported over 4500 people who have been made redundant as well as being made redundant myself in 2009 and I have learnt some important lessons about returning to work after redundancy. If you are currently facing redundancy or if … Read more
Are you returning to work after a career break? I want to briefly outline a big difference between a sabbatical and a career break. A sabbatical is a formal process agreed by your employer to have an extended (and unpaid) period of time off work (usually up to 12 months) but able to return to … Read more
I’ve asked before what would you do if you weren’t afraid? What did you choose? Applying for a job which you’ve always wanted but never had the courage to go for? Taking on a new responsibility? Making a change? Writing a book? Signing up for a challenge? Hopefully, you chose something meaningful to you, something that … Read more