With so many of us back in lockdown and working from home, it’s more important than ever to make time for your own wellbeing.

Where we wrap our identity too tightly around being helpful we can run ourselves into the ground trying to be all things to all people. People won’t hate us if we say no occasionally.

There's a lot the business world can learn from sport. It's often said that brilliant basics creates great customer experience and I think the same can be said for career prospects.

Before we launch into goal setting for a new year it's important to step back and reflect on 2018. There's learnings in there that will impact what you do this year - some things to repeat and others to avoid. 

Comparison-itis is typically enabled by specific members of the family (you know the ones), with comments like: "Do you think you'll apply for a promotion next year?" Here’s 5 tips to help you manage this Christmas…

As a child you didn't attempt to walk once, then think, hmmm I'm not sure that's for me, and give up. We'd do well to remember the persistence these acts took and apply it now.

Having trust reduces stress and worrying about whether things will get done and to the right standard. So I want to share one great way to build trust - and it's super simple.

information itself is becoming commoditised. Soon anyone with access to the internet will have access to any knowledge they need. So to stand out in business you just need to be the person who's an expert in applying a certain type of knowledge and getting a specific result. 

We all have things going on outside of work that affect how we show up at work, so it’s impossible to deal with our careers in isolatio

I’m stressed. Last weekend we went to look at a house and I want it. All manner of things could be distracting you from work. That's real life, right? But you still need to perform in your role.
I've got 4 steps to help you deal with these distractions and worries.

You've probably heard the phrase that you're worth (earning) the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Does that ring true for you?

When we’re wrapped up in our jobs it can feel like they’re all consuming. They’re what you think about 90% of the time (or more?). They interrupt your sleep. They are shrouded with stress.

If you're not careful, you end up going through the motions. Working for years for the same company, in the same field, without really checking in to see if it's what you want. (If you ARE checking in and still love it, excellent work).

In an environment where the business landscape is shifting, you remaining relevant has never been more important.

Someone poses a question and you know the answer.

Yet you hesitate. You could be wrong. The idea could be daft. You could look stupid.

The moment passes, someone else speaks up and shares their idea. It's exactly what you would have said.

Received feedback that isn't very clear or helpful? Yep me too. Not really going to help us learn or do something differently is it? Here's some you may recognise....