12 Days of Christmas Offers
Forget the Boxing Day Sales, what did you pick up in the Blue Diamond 12 Days of Christmas Offers? If you’ve managed to take a proper break from social media over the festive period, then congratulations to you! You’ve done better than most. However I didn’t want you to miss out on the 12 Days […]
Are you looking to do something different?
Are you looking to do something different? Realistically, most of us will be working until our mid to late sixties, or even later. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but this seems to be the reality. We’re living longer, which on one hand is great, but also needs financing in some way or another. […]
Is Your Work Environment Toxic?
To a great extent, many of us are simply putting up with stuff at work. I talk partly from personal experience, but also from listening to many of those I come into contact with. So, is your work environment toxic? Various sources point to approximately half of employees in the UK being unhappy in the […]
Love what you do – by doing more of what you love!
What do you enjoy most about your work? Do you love what you do? Many of us probably have a mix of tasks, some that we love and other bits that we, well, don’t love quite as much. These will differ by person and by role, and may also evolve for the same person at […]
How plants help us understand what’s not working at work
What have plants got to do with anything? I have a lot of discussions with people about their work: they often come to me when things aren’t working for them. When you’re in that situation – as you may well be now – it’s not always easy to see the wood from the trees. I’ve […]
18 coaching conversations for Coachathon
As part of the WLA Coachathon in mid-November, I had a staggering 18 coaching conversations over 4 days! Instead of feeling exhausted, I felt energised. It was the first taste of coaching for most of my 18 – they were curious to experience how coaching works and what it felt like. I wanted each to […]
Stay Motivated while Working from Home
While many of us are appreciating some of the inevitable benefits of working from home – no commute, saving money, being able to dress how we want, and visiting the fridge at any time – it’s sometimes hard to get and stay motivated while working from home. Ironically, I’ve had to give myself a stern […]
