As we start to slowly emerge from lockdown many people will be asking; Will I lose my job? “Stood down”, what does it mean anyway? Am I in the right job? These uncertain times can certainly bring up the concern of job security, but also presents an opportunity to truly check in with yourself and […]
Category Archives: Career
The ‘new normal’ awaits, are you ready?
The ‘new normal’ is going to be quite different to what it used to be. Spending time at home has given you time to think. Are you thinking about undertaking further study, or setting up a new business? Now is a good time to start your plan and make the most of new opportunities. The […]
Are you ‘Pot Bound’? What’s the impact on your potential?
Are you ‘Pot Bound’? What’s the impact on your potential? We have a very tall eucalyptus tree in our front yard. It must be well over 10 metres tall. We’ve watched this tree grow over the past 10 or so years from a sapling that was given to me by a friend who used to […]
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should Have you ever found yourself doing things that you are competent at, but that you don’t particularly enjoy? While you may not actively dislike the tasks, they certainly don’t energise you and perhaps they even leave you feeling bored. Maybe you’ve thought about moving into a new […]
Ignite The Creative Spark
As a creative coach and mentor, creativity is well and truly at the crux of everything I do, everything I coach and everything I am. I wholeheartedly believe that creativity is something that can be ignited in each and every one of us regardless of who we are or what we do for a living. […]
Dealing with Ambiguity
Dealing with Ambiguity Dealing with ambiguity is a competency that often comes up in the workplace and is something my clients often talk to me about, both in a personal and professional context. What is ambiguity and why is it desirable? Dealing with ambiguity is about coping effectively with change, it’s about being able to […]
Exploring your Blindspots
We all have blind spots. You know, those things others seem to know about us that we can’t see for ourselves, or perhaps it’s something we’re aware of in general, but we miss in specific instances, or we may be aware of our behaviour, but miss the impact it has on others. Whichever way, if […]
Are you fishing with the right net?
Are you fishing with the right net? As you start a business your focus will likely will be on acquiring clients and building your database to help covert future clients. It can be quite easy to go off on tangent when someone comes to you for your input. You get excited about a new client […]
Helping your Teen get their Ideal Job – in Six Steps!
Helping your Teen get their Ideal Job – in Six Steps! Whether you’re a parent of a teen, a teacher or youth work professional, you are positioned in an important role. You have the influence and obligation to assist your teen to navigate their way from adolescence into young adulthood. With youth unemployment at high […]
3 Steps to Leading a Multigenerational Team
3 Steps to Leading a Multi-generational Team Gen Y have not only now entered the workplace, but they have also entered management roles which means that they need to lead, motivate and engage different generations with each bearing their own strengths. The challenge is as much about understanding the generational differences and communicating and leading […]