Tag Archives: new career

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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Are you completely unemployable?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

I am completely unemployable. I have been self employed for over 14 years. When I left employment, the only thing I missed was the IT helpline, my company car and the salary. I still remember the excitement of getting my … 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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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’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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Itchy Feet? Need New Career Ideas?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

I adore those moments of blinding insight. An oxymoron if ever I heard one. Moments of utter clarity about what someone REALLY wants to do. Most people fall into their career by accident and plod along, leading a half empty … Continue reading →

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Does Size Matter?

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Size matters. Or does it? Isn’t it how you use it? I’ve been thinking about this a lot. The older I get, the bigger is my network. Throw in a dollop of Twitter followers, LinkedIn connections and Facebook ‘friends’ and … Continue reading →

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Small Things Make A Big Difference

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

  I am quite simple, so I like simple things. How about you? I think little things make all the difference and I love seeing the light go on with clients.  Do you ever need to do something but keep … Continue reading →

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