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An essential guide to establish your workplace boundaries.
In the workplace professional boundaries give you a sense of control and help you communicate your needs and expectations of others. They include protecting your personal space, emotional wellbeing...

Is 2025 your year for changing career?
The career change overwhelm If you're feeling trapped and unhappy in your current job then you might be wondering if you should change career. You may have spent Sunday afternoons on LinkedIn...

You don’t have to do it alone: How to harness the power of networking in your career change
Yesterday, my daughter, Jo, shared a story with me. It’s a story about moving a sofa—an ordinary event that wouldn’t normally inspire. But this story highlights the generosity of others and the true...

ChatGPT for job applications: 5 smart and effective ways to improve your CV, cover letter and interview prep
Using ChatGPT for job applications has a number of benefits. If you're searching for a new job, writing your CV, or preparing for interviews, you might be wondering: Can ChatGPT help with all this?...

How to use the STAR method for behavioural interview questions
The STAR method is a technique for answering behavioural interview questions. These types of questions are asked to find out about your thought processes and previous experience so that you can...

Finding a Graduate Job
The UK graduate employment market Employers are still hiring despite the economic downturn and the forecast is that the demand for graduates will continue to increase in the coming years. The job...

A lockdown silver lining and how I came to be a career coach
In the Autumn of 2019 when my daughter called me from Paris to tell me that she had no idea what she wanted to do in the future, little did we know that the sparks from that conversation would guide...

How to identify, articulate and communicate your value.
I was once afraid of people saying, “Who does she think she is?” Now I have the courage to stand and say, “This is who I am.” ~Oprah Winfrey Many people find it challenging to articulate their...

How to sustain motivation and persevere with a career change
When we set ourselves goals, we’re energised by the prospect of the reward once we achieve them. But the problem with goals is that they focus our minds on the end result rather than the process,...

Five valuable insights for finding your ideal career
Are you trying to find your ideal career?
Think about it as an exploration Exploration removes the burden of decision-making and allows you to be playful and curious. In addition, as you explore, you can gather the data you need to make informed choices. With each informed choice, you’ll make another step towards work that you’ll find fulfilling.