Without follow up then a meeting, interview or new contact is simply an empty hole. How often do you send a thank you note after attending an interview? Recent statistics show that not only do you need to make a good impression during the interview, you also need to reinforce it by following-up: 58% of...Read More

There’s another much more effective way! “Hello, Hi, Hiya, Howzit, Howdee”– just a few of the many ways to greet people but they all come down to the same thing – a quick greeting, an easy opener. According to my trusty dictionary, a greeting is “a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition.”  Simple,...Read More

So we’ve spent the past few months giving you a glimpse into the foundational skills and principles that underpin the coaching profession and you’re starting to get a taste of what coaching is all about. We’ve explored some of our inner landscape: our dreams, our goals, the way we formulate our limitations, and critically how...Read More

In the space of a week I’ve had three conversations with three different mothers (coachees) whose shoulders I could almost hear dropping from ear-hunched positions to relaxed relief when I suggested or endorsed the idea of organising a bit of regular childcare before they go back to work. Childcare isn’t just for those of us...Read More

For many women, trying to break through the glass ceiling in the business role is a step too far. Trying to compete against equally ambitious males in the hope of becoming a successful business owner is hard, largely due to sexism which sadly is still in existence in the business world. Fortunately, a growing number...Read More

If you are a visual snob, like me, you may never have darkened the door of a Metro Bank. I was in High Street Kensington when the Metro ‘store’ was opening a couple of years ago, took one look at the gaudy colours and wrote them off without a second thought. Don’t make my mistake....Read More

Intellect’s annual Equal Pay Survey looks to understand peoples perceptions around equality of pay in their organisation, their industry and most importantly for them. In its 6th year we are looking to understand how the recession impacted women’s pay and whether this has changed since the UK moved into recovery. We are keen to hear...Read More

There are many different business lingo titles used to describe the coming together of two brands which share a synergy, with the ultimate aim of reaching a new audience, improving their service or purely to create PR ‘spin.’ If we focus purely on what we shall call PR partnerships, then we are talking about collaborating...Read More

Last week we addressed a key difference between a high performer and an elite performer. This week is the first of three tips in this series I’ll be sharing with you for keeping you energised and vibrant throughout the week. This strategy is easy to understand as a concept, but not as easy to implement...Read More

With an incredibly competitive job market throughout the entire country, you’ve got to do more than ever before to secure that job. Applications for every job are increasing and this means if you don’t stand out, you might not make it past the shortlisting stage. The sheer number of CV’s an employer has to go...Read More