Having a difficult conversation at work can feel daunting, whether it’s asking for a promotion, raising concerns, or deciding to leave. This article explores why these moments feel so challenging and offers a simple, practical structure to help you prepare, build confidence, and speak up with clarity and intention.
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The Moment Everything Stops: Navigating Redundancy
Redundancy can feel sudden, personal, and deeply unsettling. It disrupts your sense of stability and can shake your confidence.
But within that pause, there is space to reflect, rebuild self-trust, and explore new possibilities.
Read this blog to find out how to shift your mindset in the midst of redundancy.
What I learned about networking
Last week, I attended a networking event with over 160 women. Key tips from the speakers were about preparation, presence, and
Networking builds relationships, which are vital for career success. Check out their tips on how to do it properly.
There Is Always More to the Story
The internet often showcases only a curated version of people’s lives. It can make us feel jealous and have self-doubt.
It’s important to remember that everyone faces struggles, even those who appear successful and seem like they have it all figured out.
This is what my clients have in common
Over time, I’ve noticed a pattern in my clients. They arrive feeling unsure, yet bring curiosity, courage and responsibility to the work. They’re willing to reflect, take small risks, and stay with the process. That mindset — more than answers — is what leads people to change.
Breaking Free from Comparison: Taking Stock and Finding Gratitude
These two memorial benches (on the picture) look very similar at first. But they are there to commemorate the lives of two people who each had their very individual and different journey through life.
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the comparison trap? Watching others advance in their careers?
Instead of focusing on what we lack, what if we took a moment to appreciate how far we’ve come?
Navigating Career Trade-Offs: Finding Your Best Path
In this post I am reflecting on a beautiful morning run until I had to stop and decide how to proceed (the picture should reveal why 😊).
It made me think about sacrifices. It comes in so many areas of life: Money vs Fulfilment, Sleep vs Productivity, and Health vs Convenience.
When is a sacrifice worth it? When does it become toxic?
Overcoming Rejection: Understanding, Accepting, and Moving Forward
Rejection is painful and can have a long term impact on our mental health. It impacts our self-esteem, leaving us feeling unworthy, not accepted, not lovable.
Learn some strategies of coping with rejection by understanding it, accepting and finding a solution.
Dealing with Quiet Quitting: A Manager’s Guide to Engagement
Employees chronically disengaged at work, known as ‘quiet quitters,’ have become more prevalent during the pandemic, especially among Gen Z. This trend has major economic impact and requires managers to take action. To address this, managers should evaluate the cause, foster a communication culture, and lead by example in setting boundaries around working hours and emails.
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