I’ve had a couple of coaching conversations in the last month where the issue of setting and maintaining boundaries has come up. Establishing and then maintaining boundaries is essential as it helps others to understand how we want to work and be with people and how we want others to treat us. “Boundaries” can include physical boundaries (invasions of personal space), mental (being overloaded with work), emotional (intrusive questions about our personal lives), or to do with values and beliefs (feeling pressured to drink at work due to religious reasons).
Read MoreTo get ahead and be promoted in corporate life, you need to get noticed and be visible. If that’s something that causes you some anxiety or you don’t know where to start, then fear not! You can build your own personal brand and reputation in a way that feels authentic to you.
Read MoreIf you feel frustrated that you’re not where you want to be in your career or know how to reach your career goals, but something is stopping you from taking the first step, you may be holding on to some limiting beliefs. These internal blocks and fears prevent us from taking action, even when we know it's the right thing to do. How can you overcome them?
Read MoreWhether you want to find a new role or make the one you have work better for you, being fulfilled in your career means setting one or two career goals and having a plan and strategy to see it through. This article explains why having a career development plan is so important,what it should contain and how you can make sure you are keeping on track with your career planning
Read MoreMany of us will have limiting beliefs or internal blockers. These voices are compelling. They may be in our heads and we know they’re nonsense. but they still prevent us from achieving our goals and making the most of our talents. Countless affirmations of “You can do anything” will not change deep-seated beliefs. So how can you start to overcome your limiting beliefs and blockers?
Read MoreSpeak to any recruitment consultant (or member of the press), and all talk is about the Great Resignation. The number of people leaving roles seems to increase daily, salaries are rocketing, and organisations are struggling to fill critical posts.
Read MoreWe know that a woman is less likely to get to the boardroom than a man, but when does the gap start to open? How do we encourage those women just starting out on their careers as well as those at mid and senior levels? Be instilling confidence, encouraging visibility and building community
"EQ is better than IQ in the workplace", "EQ is what makes you successful".
Emotional intelligence, or EQ, has come to the fore in recent years as the primary driver behind workplace success and solid relationships. But is it as straightforward as that?