Think Weird. Seriously, It Helps
Posted on October 20th, 2023 by Jane
Think weird, it helps solve problems.
Being Stressed at Work Is Good For You?
Posted on September 15th, 2023 by Jane
Being Stressed At Work Can Be Good What, am I mad? (rhetorical, don’t answer). Most articles on stress major on the negative impact of stress. I’m proposing we take a different view of it. Being stressed at work can be good for you. It is true that there is ‘good’ stress and ‘bad’ stress. Actually we all need a bit of stress to get us going at times. Being stressed at work can vary enormously. If we’re stressed because we
How To Say NO (Nicely Or Not)
Posted on September 5th, 2023 by Jane
Learn how to SAY NO without feeling guilty of giving offence and gain some assertive techniques.Communicate effectively. If you sometimes hear your voice saying ‘yes but your head is saying ‘no’, read on. This article will help you be more assertive and put yourself first.
Are You An Underground Woman?
Posted on August 7th, 2023 by Jane
Do you hate your job? Are you beavering away in the dark and allowing your light to be hidden? Maybe it’s time to come out into the sunshine and take a risk or two? Time to ask for a few pertinent questions, like what do I really want to do with my life? Then doing it! (OK that last part is a tad more difficult, but you CAN do it!)
Women and Careers Tip 11
Posted on April 17th, 2023 by Jane
Why Can’t a Woman be More Like a Man? (Or Be True To Yourself) If you’re a woman working in what in what is still very much predominantly a man’s world, you may well have asked yourself this question. How do you progress yet still be true to yourself? If you could ape male behaviours you might, (only might) have an easier path through your career. But you would not be true to yourself. When we’re not true to ourselves
Women and Careers Tip 9
Posted on April 4th, 2023 by Jane
Another in my series of Women and Careers. In a recent coaching session I was talking with my client about how her paid work was beginning to feel very unfulfilling. We acknowledged that in the current climate, having a job which paid reasonably well, with friendly colleagues, was not to be sniffed at. It was just a tad dull with few opportunities around to change. (By the way, if you’re finding these tips helpful please do sign up for my newsletter. You
