Blog & News
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...
From Job Search to Offer: How ChatGPT can help you with the process.
ChatGPT can be a great tool to use as a starting point to spark your ideas, enhance your job applications and save you time. If you’ve not used it before it is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool...
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.
Five Tips to Kickstart Your Career Change
According to a recent survey, only 17% of UK employees love their job and over half express being unhappy at work. Job satisfaction is essential for our overall health and well-being. When you feel...
How to approach a career change with a sense of excitement and adventure
"Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors." (African proverb) Life decisions are hard. Considering a career change is one of those decisions and it can be daunting. We're hardwired to resist...
