Beyond the Bottomline

Making Work an Adventure Right then, desk warriors! Put down that lukewarm cuppa and listen up. Ever caught yourself staring at the clock, wondering if it’s secretly moving backwards? Or perhaps dreaming of your next holiday while your inbox multiplies faster than rabbits? Here’s a thought that might just change your work life: Don’t wait […]

Unleash Your Inner Weekend Warrior! Hello there, office champions and cubicle conquerors! Grab your comfort blanket and a cuppa, because we’re about to embark on a journey that’ll make your ergonomic chair weep with jealousy. Today, we’re diving into a truth so powerful, it might just make your spreadsheets quiver: Resilience isn’t built in the

Here’s How to Charge Up Your Career! Hello there, lovely readers! Grab a cuppa and get comfy, because we’re about to embark on a jolly good adventure into the world of career strategy. And no, it doesn’t involve wearing a suit made of CVs or bathing in Earl Grey (though that does sound rather refreshing,

Cultivating Zest: The Secret Ingredient to Career Success Picture this: You’re at a swanky corporate do, surrounded by a sea of suits and nameplates. The air is thick with the scent of ambition and the faint whiff of overpriced cologne. Amidst the drone of market projections and synergy strategies, you spot someone different. They’re not

From Managerial Millstone to Leadership Lighthouse: Energising Your Management Style Ahoy there, dear hearts! Welcome aboard the good ship Leadership, where we’re about to embark on a jolly journey through the choppy waters of management. Grab your compasses and don your captain’s hats – it’s time to navigate the high seas of success and steer

Dancing Your Way to the Top: The Art of Career Choreography Picture this: You’re at the Royal Opera House, watching the prima ballerina effortlessly glide across the stage, every movement precise, graceful, and bursting with energy. Now, imagine bringing that same level of artistry and enthusiasm to your career. Sounds barmy? Well, grab your metaphorical

Yoga and Business: An Unlikely Power Couple “The boardroom and the yoga mat have more in common than you think. Both require balance, focus, and flexibility.” Picture this: You’re in the midst of a high-stakes business meeting, palms sweaty, mind racing faster than a greyhound chasing a mechanical rabbit. Suddenly, you have an overwhelming urge

Nurturing Your Office Ecosystem: From Creativity Desert to Harmony Oasis Greetings, dear professional go-getters! Are you finding your workplace a tad parched in the creativity department? Perhaps the harmony in your office is more cacophony than symphony? Fear not, for we’re about to embark on a jolly journey to transform your professional environment from a

Cultivating an Ageless Career: How to Bloom at Any Stage Picture this: a vibrant garden, bursting with life. Some plants are newly sprouted, full of potential. Others are in full bloom, their beauty on proud display. And then there are the mature specimens, their gnarled branches telling tales of seasons past. Each has its place,

Mind-Body Synergy: The Secret Sauce for Career Success In the bustling world of business, where minds are constantly whirring and innovation is the name of the game, it’s easy to forget one crucial truth: “Your mind may run the show, but it’s your body that keeps the lights on. Nurture both.” This isn’t just some

From Boardroom Boredom to Brilliant Breakthroughs: Cultivating Your Corporate Garden Ahoy there, dear hearts! Are you ready to transform your workplace from a barren wasteland of monotony into a thriving ecosystem of innovation and joy? Well, grab your gardening gloves and put on your thinking caps (mine’s a rather fetching deerstalker, in case you’re wondering),

Pirouettes and Promotions: How Joyful Movement Can Propel Your Career “The secret ingredient to career longevity? A daily dose of joyful movement.” Picture this: You’re a high-flying executive, juggling meetings, deadlines, and strategy sessions. Your brain is constantly whirring, processing information at lightning speed. But what if I told you that the key to maintaining

Holistic Leadership: Nurturing a Garden of Success Picture this: You’re standing in a lush garden, surrounded by a vibrant tapestry of colours and scents. The roses are in full bloom, the vegetables are ripening on the vine, and a gentle breeze carries the sweet melody of birdsong. This garden didn’t spring up overnight, nor did

Cultivating Your Career Garden: A Zesty Approach to Professional Growth Picture this, dear reader: You’re at a swanky corporate do, surrounded by a sea of suits and name badges. The air is thick with the scent of ambition and the faint whiff of overpriced cologne. Amidst the drone of market projections and synergy strategies, you

Energise Your Way to Success: The Secret Ingredient to a Blooming Career Picture this: You’re tending to your garden on a crisp autumn morning, the dew still clinging to the leaves. You’ve got your favourite pair of wellies on, a steaming mug of tea in hand, and you’re ready to tackle those unruly rose bushes.

The Executive’s Secret Weapon: Why Your Lunchtime Stroll Could Be Your Career’s Best Friend Picture this: You’re a high-flying executive, juggling meetings, deadlines, and the weight of corporate responsibility. Your idea of a power move might be securing that corner office with the panoramic city view. But what if I told you that the real

The Secret Garden of Career Success: Cultivating Your Vitality Picture this: You’re standing at the entrance of a lush, vibrant garden. The air is filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, the gentle rustle of leaves, and the melodious chirping of birds. This isn’t just any garden—it’s the secret garden of your career success.

Blooming Marvellous: Cultivating Your Career Garden for a Fruitful Professional Life Picture this: You’re standing in the middle of a lush garden, surrounded by vibrant flowers, verdant shrubs, and trees heavy with ripe fruit. Now, imagine that this isn’t just any garden—it’s your career. Sounds a bit bonkers, doesn’t it? But stick with me, dear

It took me a long time to realise that I was floundering and not going in the direction I wanted… However, one thing I have always been aware of is how important the ‘whole’ is.
We can’t just concentrate on one thing,

We can learn the most effective lessons from the most unexpected sources. My neighbour is a retired mechanic who fixes people’s cars, gets them MOT’d etc at weekends as a hobby, interspersed with…

Why do you do what you do?
Do you ever ask yourself that very interesting question? Others like to know and relate. And, for you, it gives a sense of purpose and clarity when you understand your own why!

…it reminds me to be me and not to be influenced or pressured by outside influences. I think this is still one of the biggest challenges for most of us, and often without us even realising

Contrary to a lot of people, I actually quite like public speaking, so when I think of the ridiculous mistake I made, I get quite cross with myself! At the time I was doing a lot of …

We have all been helped and encouraged at various stages of our careers by people who unconditionally give, support, open the doors to opportunities and the dream of ‘better things’, but

Little did I know just how challenging it would prove to be. I learnt a lot during those years not just in skills but also discovering and appreciating the rich fabric that makes up our world.

“Am I you good enough?” … “Can I do it?” Do you ever dither about a new challenge? Do you hesitate to accept potential opportunities because you are not sure whether you can do it?