I heard a delightful piece on the radio about the Land Girls. These were the women who took over the men’s jobs in the countryside during the second world war. They worked in agriculture and…

How’s your year going so far? How are you getting on with any New Year’s Resolutions you made?! How many of your goals have you reached so far?! Don’t worry if it’s not going quite…

I used to have boxes of pansies on my outside windowsill. I loved them as they are so colourful and lasted through most of the winter. All of my windows faced south so if there…

When the festive season draws near, it can be easy to become enveloped in the whirlwind of holiday preparations, family gatherings and shopping. We’re cooking; we’re looking after people; we’re arranging presents; we’re shuttling family…

Let me tell you a story… Frankie is a bright spark. She used to work with the police on fraud cases. She left. She’s now working through an agency. She had a job where she…

If you’re looking for a new job, or applying for a promotion, the impression you create of yourself and your visibility are really important elements that contribute to you getting the role. A good application…

I was reminded of the power of the pen just recently.  You might have seen my diary.  Its a print out from Outlook with all the different types of days, client work, training and travel…

“Strong women don’t have ‘attitudes’, we have standards.” Marilyn Monroe

It’s a privilege to have a job which is like being at a party. But why not? Surely we can all enjoy the work that we do. Surely that enjoyment should be the barometer that…

Today’s workplace is competitive. People need to know what makes you unique and what makes you stand out. Perceptions are important and good performance is the foundation of your brand. Can you promote a positive…