“Congratulations! You have been invited for interview!” These are wonderful words to receive; but they still mean you are only half way towards getting that great new job. What do you need to do next? The answer is of course: Preparation. It might seem impossible at first, but actually it is not too difficult to […]
Would you like to more effective and successful in your life? “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” is a highly influential book by Stephen Covey, an American leadership consultant. Although the book is mainly aimed at business managers, the habits it advocates really apply to everyone. So whilst reading the whole book is highly recommended, […]
Continue Reading...So here’s a question for you: How is your work-life balance at the moment? Often this is not an easy question to face. But it is something we should all consider from time to time. Coaching can be extremely helpful to you in first understanding and then improving the balance in your life. But before […]
Continue Reading...What were you told about work when you were a kid? Chances are that the adults told you it was a hard fact of life that you had to work, that “playtime” had to be limited, and that if you worked hard you would get rewarded sometime in the future. They may even have laced […]
In praise of praise: Why being generous with your compliments is such a good strategy. We all like to be complimented for our efforts. But how do you rate when it comes to giving recognition and handing out praise to others? Are you someone who gives a lot of compliments to your partner and to […]
The owners and directors of most businesses understand that it is important to have a strong company identity that their customers will recognise and respond to. But all too often the first person that companies turn to help them create that identity is a graphic designer or branding consultant – often spending a lot of […]
Are you a leader? You might think that this question is all about whether you are a boss or in charge of a local club or organisation. But actually, we all have the potential for leadership at different times in our lives, whether or not we have a fancy title. And – as I’m sure you […]