When you are unhappy in your job or career, it can be a challenge to stay motivated. Here are five things that can help you to maintain your motivation: 1. A clear vision and goal What are you working towards? If you are unhappy where you are, why are you still there? Do you have...Read More
Leadership for today’s corporate reality My first attempt at a lead into this topic retold a story about the different leadership styles between the Japanese and American naval commanders at the Battle of Midway in 1942. Luckily for me, I asked my wife for some feedback and she was blunt; ‘most women are not interested...Read More
While it’s nice to think that the workplace is always a breeze, the reality is that employees across the nation face a constant battle when it comes to workplace rights. The good news is that there are comprehensive legal specifications in place that are designed to protect you against any workplace grievances you may encounter....Read More
Guilt: the gift that keeps on giving. – Erma Bombeck If I had a pound for every time I have heard a business owner ask a question beginning with “Should I…..?” then I would be writing this from my beautiful tropical island next to Necker, I bet I’d still feel guilty though! That darned word...Read More
At last, recent news informs us that the ‘Great Recession’ is almost over and in my opinion it’s well overdue! It’s been a difficult 5 or even 6 years with almost everyone I know being affected by the recession in some form or another; loss of income through redundancy; businesses generating less income; young adults...Read More
So, you’ve finally decided that you do not want to work for anybody else except yourself. It’s a bold move, but ultimately one that will mean all of your effort will greatly benefit your new business rather than your boss or the company who you work currently for. Having your own business will also mean...Read More
With over 300 million members in over 200 countries, LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network. It can be a brilliant way to start a new career, find a new job or simply expand your existing client network, and it provides access to potential customers and business partners all over the world. Professionals are currently...Read More
Making Yourself: Education The percentage of women occupying senior management positions in the business world has stagnated at 24% since 2007, a figure which stands in direct contrast to the increasing number of girls and young women graduating from secondary and higher education institutions who are willing and able to pursue demanding business careers. This...Read More
What do charity organisations, medium sized businesses and the Prime Minister have in common? Simple. An advisory group. I am sure you would agree that anyone serious about starting and growing a viable business has and needs an advisory group to provide regular, high level strategic advice on critical business issues that impact on long...Read More
While we may strive for equality in society, if you’re a working woman, you may often find yourself saying “It’s a man’s world.” According to The Guardian, in the UK men earn £26.54 an hour compared to women who earn £18.32. It’s this unfair dispute among genders that adds more pressure on women to work...Read More
