I’ll be the first to admit that I find it difficult to get feedback. Mainly because I put a ton of work into the things I do. It feels like I couldn’t have done any more. And then someone finds the things I should have done. That’s hard to take.

I don’t like being glued to my phone. I want to be more present instead of scrolling through social media or being sucked into the news. My solution is really simple…

Having empathy and being able to put yourself in someone else’s situation to fully understand what they need and why – that’s a great skill to have.

Some books have had a profound impact on me in my career and have helped me find the right direction for what I want to do.

Whatever you do, stay true to yourself and your values. YOU are the person who needs to feel comfortable when you look in the mirror each morning.

When you struggle to build knowledge and skills, seek out different voices and formats. They can serve as new routes to what you’re trying to learn.

Step away from your screens this summer and disconnect from the ‘demands’ of email and social media so you can really recharge your mental and physical batteries.

The world has become a noisy place, not for me as a mum with a newborn, but for us in general. This makes it hard to reflect and listen to your own thoughts.

Today I want to share a networking tip that goes far beyond talking to someone. I want to invite you to connect and reconnect with those people who had a big impact on your life and career.

Over the past month you’ve received many questions to guide you through the process of defining your professional niche. Now it’s time to put it all together.

You’re likely working with people and in contact with other professionals you come to you for specific topics. When people ask us questions we don’t always realise that those questions follow a pattern and that certain themes repeat themselves.

Whether you work in tech, education, the public sector, healthcare, or manufacturing (or any other sector) – your industry expertise is an important building block for your professional niche.