Pick your brains: sounds painful “Can I Pick Your Brains.” Many people seem to be really worried about how to answer this question. (don’t worry I answer it in the 4 minute video at the bottom of the post) Your skills could probably help your friends a lot; but you don’t want to come across […]
The Myth Of Multitasking And Productivity
The myth of multitasking and productivity is real! The myth of multitasking is a big problem for our productivity. We all know people who embrace the myth of multitasking and think they are amazing at it. We all try to kid ourselves, that we are not addicted to technology and that we are extremely productive. […]
Green & Black’s Chocolate Brand: New UK Bar Not Organic Or Fair Trade
Green & Black’s Chocolate Brand: new UK chocolate bar will be neither Organic nor Fairtrade Green & Black’s Chocolate Brand are launching the new “Velvet Edition dark chocolate” it will be made under alternative Cocoa Life ethical scheme, set up by brand’s parent company, Mondelēz Green & Black’s new Velvet Edition bar (right) carries […]
Words To Use In Your Resume Or CV
What Words To Use In Your Resume or CV? Like many people, you want to show off your skills in the right light but are unsure what words to use in your resume or CV as we call it in the UK. You maybe scared that the words you are using may over sell you […]
Too Busy Because We Are Lazy!
Too busy because we are lazy and vain! I was discussing writing articles with a friend and reverend called Danny. He mentioned there was an amazing pastor called Eugene Peterson and how he has written a book about people being “Too busy because we are lazy and vain.” (more…)
What Does Success Look Like To You?
What does success look like to you? Crucial to building your personal brand! Yesterday I wrote about taking responsibility for your career and your life. Today logically it is about success and what it looks like to you. (more…)
Take Responsibility For Your Life At Work
You can take responsibility and control of your career anytime! The other day I was speaking with a young man who was concerned about his career, he was in a stable job but actually decided that he wasn’t enjoying it as he had initially hoped. I told him the first step was to take responsibility […]
Building Your Personal Brand At 40
Building your personal brand and where to start When you hit 40, building your personal brand is something that you should certainly consider and reassessing where you are located in relation to your goals is the first step. For many people in life hitting “The Big 40“, is a time to reassess where you are, […]
Mindfulness And Exercise Go Hand In Hand
Exercising is key to performing at 100% Mindfulness and exercise are a necessity and in order for you to put in maximum effort into your work. You need to exercise your body as well as your mind; of course eating right is crucial too. Your body is a machine and you need to look after […]
How To Make A Career Change At 40
Learning how to make a career change at 40 is not easy… Pivoting your career at any stage of your working life may be daunting for you; it is only natural to be worried about not being successful in your new job or new business. How to make a career change at 40 is not […]