How to create your own career luck
Two thirds of people say luck has played a key part in their career – but did you know you can stimulate your own luck? According to Christian Busch in this fab…
Fancy a portfolio career? Here’s what you really need to know…
The notion of a portfolio career isn’t new, but few people really know what it means and whether it could suit them. There are real benefits, but also important issues…
Reflections of a feminist newly wed
As a self-proclaimed feminist, I am intrigued that I feel more empowered after getting married recently. I told myself for years that marriage is just a social construct and we…
Self-coaching: becoming your best self, yourself
Some coaches believe you can’t effectively coach yourself, I respectfully disagree. It is undoubtedly different to other forms of coaching, but can still make a real difference. Coaching is not…
Speaking up can be tough! So, what can make it a little easier – based on the latest evidence.
I am a straightforward northerner. We’re not known for mincing our words, so why is it such a challenge to speak up some times at work? The truth of course…
For many, mid-life change is like a hermit crab changing shell! What lessons might we learn?
The hermit crab is a powerful metaphor for reinventing your career in mid-life. It resonates strongly with a lot of people in this position. Over time, the hermit crab can…
Mid-life is a dance with fear and confidence – here are five key things we all need to know
When I was doing my masters research, I discovered that in mid-life fear and confidence interact in fascinating and unexpected ways. A dance between two partners, where the leader of…
Anyone else feeling pulled all over the place? Let’s shift the dynamic and get dancing.
By mid-life, most people have accumulated an impressive number of roles! How many of these do you occupy? Personally, I can hold my hand up to almost all of these.…
Fulfilling work 