How Successful People Work Smarter, Not Harder
Wondering how successful people work smarter, not harder? This sounds like a great proposition to someone as busy as me. But what does it actually mean? And, more importantly, how can I apply it in practice? Essentially, we could all work as many hours as there are in the day. Regardless of our occupations, there […]
How to Improve Your Communication Skills
Communication can be so important to get right – and so easy to slip up on. So, let’s look at communication skills: and how to improve them in 3 easy steps. Ultimately, we work with and through others and need to be able to communicate to get things done. It sounds like it should be […]
Change Your Perspective on Imposter Syndrome
You may believe that I’ve got it all sorted… …but I often feel like an imposter. I frequently fear that I’m going to get found out. I actually hear the familiar voice of my inner imposter in my head more often than I care to admit. But, I’ve grown to know Izzy (my imposter) quite […]
Managing a remote workforce
Managing a remote workforce Has Covid forced your team to work from home? Are you managing a remote workforce? Many of us have significantly changed the way we work over the last year. In fact, few of us have had little choice in the matter. Working from home – a ‘privilege’ previously reserved for certain […]
Workplace Health and Safety Tips
Whether you’re counting in days or years until your retirement, it’s important that you remain fit and healthy to continue to be able to work for as long as you plan to. Modern working practices can often be pretty sedentary and pose a variety of health risks. Furthermore, many of us have had to adapt […]
Three Reasons to Hire a Career Coach
“Hi, I’m Melanie and I’m a Career Coach” I often find myself explaining that Career Coaches are not just for managing career transitions, nor do they simply deal with career problems. Ultimately, if you have a career, it’s highly likely that you could benefit from working with a Career Coach. But first, I want to […]
Best Motivation Tip for Success
Understanding what motivates us can be the key to unlocking performance, productivity, and fulfillment. It can ultimately determine our success. I share below my best motivation tip for success in life and work. Some people have a pretty good understanding of what motivates them. Others may have an inkling or not really understand at all. […]
7 ways for better Work Life Balance
Work-Life Balance has been a hot topic for a number of years. It’s sometimes hard to recall our lives prior to covid, but finding balance was definitely challenging for many. Some people may consider they have a better work-life balance since the pandemic started, requiring them to work from home. This certainly saves time and […]
5 Ways to Stay Ahead at Work
Without a doubt, lockdown is a strange time. It’s also a great opportunity to stay ahead at work You may find yourself with more available time, but it’s essential to remain focused to stay ahead at work. Maybe your role is more important than ever at this critical time. You may want to use the […]
11 Assertiveness Tips for Career Success
Could you benefit from some assertiveness tips? At work, some people seem to get the results they want, whereas others just don’t. The answer often relates to assertiveness. Assertiveness is a subtle art, which some people seem to master naturally. The rest of us muddle our way through, acting in unassertive ways for much of the […]
