Five common career mistakes – can you claim any?
At 47 I was made redundant – it was a shock and not something I wanted. My purpose had gone, and my confidence was badly shaken. I grieved for the…
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Becoming orphaned in midlife is making me feel untethered
The psychological impact of losing elderly parents is a complex mix of emotions. A dance with fear and confidence – yes, but also a feeling of becoming untethered! Losing both…
Career strategy #6: If you just do one thing, invest in your career relationships
Research suggests that between 60% and 85% of jobs are filled by ‘networking’—just knowing someone who is willing to refer or recommend you. Also, the strength of career relationships is…
Career strategy #5: Practice explaining your story – to help others help you
Career journeys are never a straight line – there are always bends in the road, plot twists, changing characters. By mid-career and midlife, you will have done a lot, achieved…
Is the new year prompting you to consider changing / pivoting your work?
Has the return to work made you sigh (deeply) and wonder: Before you fall back into the groove of everyday life, why not take a moment to double check you…
Career strategy #4: Envisioning your future can be tricky – here’s how to get started
Walking down a shopping street at night, you spot someone in your peripheral vision walking in the same direction as you. It’s a few moments before you realise it’s you,…
Career strategy #3 – How many people actually stay relevant?
The half life of skills is estimated to be five years according to LSE! With the invention of AI, and in particular GenAI, there is a good chance this will…
Career strategy #2: Being more authentic at work – what it means (and what it doesn’t!)
Authenticity can be tricky to master. Research shows that being able to be yourself at work improves your wellbeing, engagement, performance. It’s one of our six proven career strategies –…
Fulfilling work 