Imposter syndrome – a huge issue for many, that you can overcome!
Imposter syndrome was identified in the 1970s and typically features an ‘inner voice’ saying things like: “I’m not qualified” “I’ve got to where I am now due to luck” “I…
Three top tips for moving on or up in your career
What are your top tips for progressing your career? Recently, I was asked to be part of a CIPD panel of ‘experts’ on moving on or up in your career.…
Is a happy life the same as a meaningful life?
Research shows that a happy life and a meaningful life are related, but not the same – here’s how: Happiness involves being focused on the present. Meaningfulness involves the past,…
Top 5 reasons people come to me for coaching
We are all unique, but there are also some themes as to why people come to me for coaching. “I am being made redundant and need help to work out…
Breaking the work-nonwork tug of war by blending rather than balancing
The push-pull tension between work life and non-work life is a tension everyone knows well. For most people, it is a constant challenge. Your family need you to be somewhere,…
The nine secrets to liberating yourself and your career
Do you want to know a secret? Here are 9 for you! Follow the link to my article published today by Outnewsglobal – The world’s most fabulous LGBTQ online magazine.…
Becoming the leading actor in your own life
In the film The Holiday, dumped and depressed English Iris (Kate Winslet) swaps homes for two weeks with cheated on Californian Amanda (Cameron Diaz). Iris befriends Amanda’s elderly neighbour Arthur…
Standing still is harder than stepping forward
It’s harder to stand still than to walk. Art galleries and museums are so tiring because of the standing, occasional walking, then more standing. Standing is not resting – when…
Mid-life careers 