The unpacking of self-acceptance There’s a lot of unpacking going on lately. Not the kind my Poppa knew—the unpacking of his caravan and setting…
International Women’s Day is for men too International Women’s Day is such a valuable opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women but to also examine the gender…
A parental leave policy is just the beginning What would you say if you learnt that more than 72 per cent of working parents claim companies still aren’t…
The key to making a great first impression What does it take to make a good first impression? For years we’ve been told a strong handshake, eye contact…
5 ways to overcome impostor syndrome Too often we see women with a real fear of putting themselves out there in case they are wrong. Or…
The upside of the parent swap Let’s face it, asking for help is not the easiest thing to do as a parent. For some reason, our…
What it’s really like to live with post natal depression My personal experience of living with postnatal depression and anxiety, is one of sheer heartache, living on autopilot, and living…
How to rediscover your identity Do you ever stop to think about the person you have become – your self-identity? Our identity changes as we…
Can you really afford not to look after yourself? “Put your oxygen mask on first” – do you remember this in the airline safety briefings? This may not be…
Lessons from a recovering overthinker Are you someone who lies awake at night worrying about things? Are you overly concerned by what other people think…
What really happens in a maternity leave coaching program? There’s no doubt that going on maternity leave can be an extremely conflicting period in your life. There are so…
5 ways to recovery from a redundancy "No longer required" was all I remember hearing when a former employer announced I was being made redundant. I never…
Dog ate your resume? Overcoming excuses during your job hunt. Don’t delete your LinkedIn profile and walk away from the hunt with an I-didn’t-want-a-new-job-anyway smugness just yet! Here’s a fun…
How to share the load and outsource without guilt Okay, so the mama guilt thing is a real thing. We all experience it from time to time and sometimes,…
Say ‘I do’ to positive thinking and thriving relationships Before I get down to the nitty gritty, I want to tell a love story. Not a Romeo-meets-Juliet-style tragedy or…
10 reasons why you should slow down I’m a doer. I do. I believe in multitasking, in checking things off my list, in juggling until I can’t…
The power of three If you haven’t heard of this concept, then this will change your life. I promise … it changed mine! This…
The most common phrase I hear: I have self-doubt Do you have moments wondering, “What on earth am I doing?” or observing a serious lack of trust in yourself?…
The love-hate relationship with procrastination Okay, I’ll admit it. I put off starting my first blog effort for a good while. Before I started I…
Saying ‘No’ without the guilts Sure, it’s very 2018 to #justsayyes to anything and work out the details later, but in an age of everyday…
How a family holiday re-connected me with my family I have never understood those people who don’t take holidays. You know them, those people who are constantly being asked…
Do you know the difference between mentors and sponsors? Do you know the difference? Don’t worry, most people don’t. They’re both super important and have the same aim—to support…
Do one thing at a time—slow down. Are you one of those employees who sits on their phone or iPad checking emails in meetings, and can be…
Becoming financially fit females Women face a myriad of financial issues during different phases of their lives. From marital status, through to employment status…
8 great reasons to be on LinkedIn In my work as a career coach I get asked time and time again whether it is really necessary to…
How to build confidence after a career break It’s not at all unusual to lose confidence after taking a career break to raise a family, care for a…
Mama guilt—is it real or make believe? Oh, it’s real! I have seen it alive and well, presenting itself in many ways. I’ve seen it in the…