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
There’s a widely held belief that if you’re a mother you shouldn’t pursue a career as it will be damaging to your family. I disagree. We have inherited a story in our society on which we have then built strong social expectations and standards as to what it means to be a good mother – … Read more
You’ve updated your CV, applied, got through the interview and accepted the offer. Now you’re in (or maybe about to start) your new job. You might be feeling nervous and excited at the same time, not unlike starting at a new school! With a new job, there’s lots of change. From a new commute, colleagues … Read more
It’s International Coaching week and so I thought I might write a piece on the benefits of working with a coach to reach your goals. I’m fortunate enough to have been the coach and the coachee and wanted to share both sides of my experience. Let’s start with the basics: What is coaching? Coaching is about … Read more
If you’re getting interviews this is good news, it means that in the first part of the process, your application is working. Your CV is strong enough and is selling you effectively. The trouble is, that interviews make people nervous and when you’re nervous it’s easy to make mistakes. This week I want to talk … Read more