Unpacking the positive psychological effects of hope (not just optimism)
As humans, we intuitively know that hope is important. What we don’t necessarily appreciate is how important or that it is not the same as being optimistic. Hope is defined…
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How possible is fulfilling work for midlife women?
To kick off my PhD research into the Psychology of Fulfilling Work, I undertook a thorough review of the latest psychology research – to gather available insights and provide a…
Courage can be contagious (like other strong emotions) – here’s how
If you have ever found yourself ‘catching’ someone else’s anxiety or smiling at a friend’s obvious good mood, you’ve experienced something known in psychology as emotional contagion. The effect is…
Career change is a dance with fear and confidence
A key finding from my award winning midlife career reinvention research, is that it’s a ‘Dance with fear and confidence’! In this short video, I explain more 😀. ❓Have you…
What really is fulfilling work?
In this short video, I clarify the difference between satisfying work, meaningful work and fulfilling work. All positive, but fulfilling work really is another level. Have you experienced fulfilling work?
Midlife – often a roller coaster, but rarely a crisis.
The ‘mid-life crisis’ is one of those socially persistent notions that is also largely a myth! I’ve seen it called the ‘midlife collision’ (by Dr Lucy Ryan), the ‘midlife maelstrom’…
Are you entering 2025 needing a work change – but not sure where to start?
Whilst there are real benefits to coaching, sometimes you need something more / different. Bravestarts is a great initiative cofounded by Lucy Standing and Anna Steule. I am leading an…
What makes a fulfilling life for you – happiness, meaning, psychological richness?
Most of my research focuses on fulfilling work, but what about a fulfilling life? Who doesn’t want a fulfilling life? But, what does it actually mean and what clues are…
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