Category Archives: Career change

What Will You Do When You Grow Up?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Train Driver? Ski instructor? One of our clients has landed their dream job! Like many people, they fell into their career by accident. Most people never do anything about it. Career change is not always radical. Finding a new boss … Continue reading →

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What work trends will affect your future?

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

  Hello – how are you? Blimey, modern life is full-on! Everything is changing so fast and it will get faster. We have been reading lots of research about career success, employability, future skills and careers and the changing world … Continue reading →

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KISS

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

How simple are you? The mnemonic ‘Keep It Simple Stupid’, always makes me smile, I’m not sure why. This week 2 things have got me pondering simplicity. 1) I have been reading about simplicity and how business has got far … Continue reading →

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The Beauty Of Deadlines

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

The 6 week timeframe to sort out the debt crisis has got me thinking about deadlines. They can be a pain but they are also very useful to focus the mind.  Work deadlines under pressure imposed by someone else can … Continue reading →

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Does Coaching Work? A Client’s Story.

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

Hello, how are you? I am aware that many people are cynical about marketing. I am a marketer by background so I know! This has been magnified with a lack of trust about business and a cautiousness in spending.  I … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Fear About Career Change?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Change, especially big change like career change can feel a bit scary. Whether it is getting a new job after redundancy, starting a business or changing direction, it is natural to feel fear. Fear about the future and fear about the unknown  … Continue reading →

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Stuck In A Career Rut?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Feeling stuck in a career rut is common. When facing a big life changing decision or uncertain change, people can feel stuck in a career rut. Being made redundant with no obvious way forward  can make you feel very stuck. The … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Best Strength?

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

You’re blushing. What are you like! It’s ok to blow your own trumpet occasionally, it doesn’t mean you have an ego the size of Donald Trump. Us Brits are far too modest for our own good, it is important to  … Continue reading →

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Jigsaw Puzzles For Grown Ups

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

I love jigsaw puzzles. Not wooden ones mind you but people ones. What on earth is she on about I hear you cry. I love the jigsaw pierces that make up someone’s new career. You need to have all the … Continue reading →

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Do You Love Your Job?

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

You do? You’re kidding right? Oh you’re the one. You see it’s a bit like relationships – there are lots of ‘all right ish’ ones but ones that are brilliant are as rare as a nesting osprey. If you are … Continue reading →

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