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.
The Importance of Setting Boundaries
Many of us struggle with boundaries. This can be boundaries at work, in a relationship, or at home. A colleague may ask you to complete a task you feel uncomfortable to do. You do it anyway because you don’t want to be perceived as unhelpful. It may stand in the way of a promotion atContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Setting Boundaries”
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.
Authentic Networking Tips: Forging Genuine Connections
Do you cringe when thinking about networking? I get it. I’m an introvert and the idea of selling myself in front of a bunch of highly confident people makes me want to stay on my couch.
But networking is the most important way of connecting with others to succeed in a career and in business.
Learn how to network authentically and you may even have some fun!
How to stop seeking validation from your boss and become your own ambassador
“I just want to be acknowledged for the work I have done” – oh the amount of times I’ve heard this sentence from my clients and caught myself thinking it in previous jobs! Isn’t it fascinating that so many of us seek acknowledgement from other people, rather than being satisfied with our own judgement?
In this article, I share some techniques on how to become your own ambassador.
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