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How to silence your inner critic

Do you have a running commentary of BS in your head? Do you have an inner critic that talks you down with an endless stream of negativity? We all do. I call mine ‘Judgey McJudgerson’. She’s a real...

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Is fear of failure paralysing you?

I’ve been meaning to tackle the issue of fear for a long time. I mean the sort of fear we feel in our professional lives, which prevents us from doing anything new or making changes to our...

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How to recognise a toxic workplace – before it’s too late

Have you ever found yourself in a toxic workplace? I’m talking about the type of organisations where micro managers, bullies, gossip and internal politics thrive. At the expense of those who don’t...

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7 Reasons To Love (And Hate) Self-Employment

Nine years ago this week, I set my alarm for the last time and walked away from permanent employment. On my wish list – all the things the business gurus promised: flexibility; no commute; freedom to...

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Focus on the doughnut, not the hole

Who here writes a gratitude list, or keeps a gratitude journal? Keeping a gratitude journal has so many benefits for your mental and emotional well-being. By writing down the things you’re grateful...

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It’s an interview, not an interrogation

Interviews can be intimidating and nerve-wracking. You’re the centre of attention, being scrutinised by strangers. It can make you feel like a caged animal. It doesn’t have to be that way. Think of it...

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What the heck is Ikigai?

If I could wave a magic wand and hand you your dream job, what would it be? It’s a tough question isn’t it? You’re so caught up in your current situation that you haven’t given much thought to what...

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The sweet sting of rejection

28 days of rejection Rejection has come up in conversation with three clients this week. One is starting her own business, the others are dealing with the brutal job application process. We all have to...

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Do it ALL! Do it NOW! (Only kidding)

In the long run, we’re all dead’. Not my words. That’s the first chapter heading in Four Thousand Weeks, by Oliver Burkeman. On average we all only have Four Thousand Weeks. Our time on earth is...

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You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take

It’s been a year of firsts My first year in business on my own without the back-up plan of recruitment. Delivered my first group LinkedIn training in person. Created my first group coaching programme...

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Networking for job-search success

Have you ever wondered how hiring managers fill jobs that haven’t even been advertised? ​ Companies start with the people they already know. ​ Which means that how companies look for candidates, and...

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How LinkedIn changed my life

(Before we get into it, you can join 1,151 subscribers who get candid career advice delivered directly to their inbox by clicking on this link. Not only is it free, but it comes with my Ultimate CV...

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Create boundaries, not burnout

Is this a familiar scenario? You’re working late, and answering emails at night and during weekends. Everyone around you is doing the same. You’re worried that if you stop responding to demands outside...

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How to handle rejection

We’ve all been there – that sinking feeling when we don’t get the job, the promotion, or the opportunity we had our hearts set on. But what if I told you that rejection can actually be a good thing?...

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