What have you gained?
When people decide to make a change in their life, they may feel like it’s because they’re so far away from where they’d like to be. But we really don’t give ourselves enough credit. Yes, the gap between where you are now and where you’d like to be is bigger than you’d like. But it […]
Humblebrag or needed message?
You may think your accomplishments don’t need to be shared, or that people don’t want to hear about what you’ve achieved. But knowing about what you’ve done may be just what someone else is needing right now. Think about all the times that you were inspired to action by others. Why should your accomplishments be […]
The corporate ladder
“Climbing the corporate ladder” is a common expression that describes progressing in your career. A ladder is a fairly useful object to climb a structure. Ladders are uniform. Each rung is an equal distance apart, and it’s easiest to climb one rung at a time. And when you’re on a ladder, you’re usually going in […]
Your third space
Whenever I had a particularly challenging day at work, I would carry my work-self with me when I left the office. It didn’t matter if I was going home or catching up with friends – I wasn’t able to show up fully because I was holding onto baggage from the day that was. I shared […]
It’s not like…
Our actions are based on our identity, which is formed over many years and many experiences. So when we want to change our actions, it’s helpful to understand our identity. One way to do this is by listening to the excuses we give others about our actions. And a common excuse is framing our actions […]
Going out on your own
I believe that inside us all is a desire to carve our own path. That may involve working within an existing structure, or it may mean going out on your own entirely. I’ve been fortunate to do both, and many of my favourite discussions are with those that are keen to navigate between these two […]
Make today special
As cliche as this post may be, it’s always helpful to hear this sentiment, and I hope it gives you a lift. Amidst the challenges you may be facing, make today as meaningful as it could be. Do something nice for yourself. Do something nice for someone else. Do as much as you can to […]
When you get what you want
When you combine clarity with consistent action, there’s every chance you can achieve what you want in life. But what happens when success arrives? The reality is, we don’t know what will happen when we get what we want. But we do know that things will be different. Success could mark the end of a […]
Writing effective emails
Emails are a fundamental part of our daily lives, particularly with work. And yet we can all relate to receiving ineffective emails. Imagine if you were known within your organisation for writing great emails! The key with every email you send is understanding what action you want the reader to take, and then providing the […]
If not now, then when?
You’re made a decision. You want to make a change in your life. But nothing has happened yet. That’s ok. Maybe the time isn’t right just now. So when is a good time to start? This is something you really want, right? Well, what’s stopping you from taking action now? And if not now, then […]