Changing your breathing is an underrated coping strategy when you’re having a challenging day

It's time to stop settling for good and uncover your unique set of skills and experience. You'll feel empowered and confident in your next career move if you know you'll be leveraging what you're GREAT at.

A lot of success in corporate roles comes from your ability to influence others.One of the easiest ways to influence someone and get their agreement is to ask for their advice.

If your people appear fine, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re fine. In a leadership role we need to be willing to lead or at least open the conversation.

When was the last time you had to make a big decision and you actually stopped to quiet your mind and contemplate what you would do for longer than a couple of seconds?

Going from thinking 'I'm broke' to 'I'm a millionaire' is a big stretch for most people, but changing your thinking can achieve amazing things…

Going from thinking 'I'm broke' to 'I'm a millionaire' is a big stretch for most people. Here are some interim early morning thoughts you could try before upgrading again to even bigger, loftier ones…

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.

Motivation can be hard. Make it easier by uncovering a powerful reason 'why' you really want something. Can't dial up a strong emotion? Ditch that goal and work on one you want more.

If you've been thinking that there is something in your life you'd like to change (job, relationship, health habits etc) then this note is the sign you've been looking for.

At this time of year I’m overexcited one moment (shiny new goals!), then deflated the next (I’m cold, it’s dark, and I’d rather be reading a book). So how do you cling on to that content holiday feeling a bit longer?

Imagine yourself at the end of 2019 feeling disappointed. Why do you feel that way? What was missing?

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. 

As we head towards the holidays it’s worth reflecting on what you’re grateful for. As well as making you feel good, it impacts how you behave too. It’s hard to be annoyed with your other half if you’ve just remembered how much you appreciate them.

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.

Mentoring relationships can seemingly go on forever if there isn't a discipline of checking in against some objectives. They can fizzle out or become more like chats and that's not the lasting impression either of you would want to leave. 

If you’ve volunteered for a mentorship programme and been matched with someone, your first meeting will be a 'get to know you' session. This is key because, like any relationship, you need to find some mutual ground early on. 

I've noticed that I sometimes censor myself, which means I don't say what I'm really thinking. And I expect I'm not the only one doing this. What are you not saying? At work, home or with friends?
It’s pretty tiring being radar-on all the time. Why not let some of the real you out?