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 […]
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 […]
5 Ways to Get Ahead at Work Now

Looking to make the most of the current lockdown situation? Here are 5 ways to get ahead at work, now. Get Ahead at Work During Lockdown You may find yourself with more available time at your disposal, but it’s essential to remain focused to get ahead at work. Maybe your role is more important than […]
10 Things to Do When Made Redundant

You’ve just been issued your redundancy notice. Maybe you knew this was coming. Maybe you had no idea and are in total shock. Below, are 10 things to do when made redundant. 10 things to do when made redundant 1. Know your rights & obligations Check the paperwork and do anything that you need to: […]
Key skills to keep you safe & sane

Ironically, I had been planning to publish a blog on skills for success this week, but it seemed a bit trite with everything going on in the world right now. Instead, I have adapted this idea to cover skills to keep you safe and sane over the coming weeks and months. Many of these have […]
Job Sharing as an opportunity to thrive in your work

One of my passions is helping people to Thrive in their current line of work. Attuned to conversations all around me, there are clearly a lot of people who are surviving, rather than thriving, in their work. Many people claim they’d love to work part-time hours, and some already do today. Yet this isn’t always […]
Great free & cheap resources for start-ups

Resources of some kind are required to do most things. This article is aimed at those who are tempted to Do Something Different and set up their own business Starting and running a business can be expensive, especially before you have a steady income stream. It can be easy to rack up expenses before you […]