Nudges, Ideas and a sprinkle of career advice
This is where you’ll read from me. It’s a mix of nudges that encourage you to take the next bold step, ideas that help you make a change and advice so you can avoid the mistakes I made along the way.
From my keyboard to you. No ChatGPT involved, just a bunch of honest writing, usually done in the morning hours before the world wakes up.
I hope you enjoy it and I’d love to hear from you, so feel free to comment on these posts.
Reduce screen time and increase reading time with this 1 tip…
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…
Empathy as a professional skill
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.
My favourite books this summer
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.
My top 5 career tips and how I’ve applied them
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.
Struggling to learn a new skill? Try this trick.
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.
The Power of Disconnecting to Recharge your Career
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.
Quieten the noise around you…
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.
Reconnect with impactful people in your life
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.
Take action on your professional niche
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.
Let others help you find your niche
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.
Leverage your industry expertise
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.
When do you do your best work?
what does a great work day look like for you and what environment helps you do your best work?











