Author: Heather

Winston Churchill said “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” So just how do you keep positive if you don’t seem to be getting anywhere when you’re looking for a new job? Get up, get dressed and get going early.  Starting your day with purpose is key to ensuring that… Continue reading Keeping your spirits up during job search

One of the most useful seminars I ever attended was about selling.  Selling anything – products, services, yourself.  The presenter talked about how the language you use can help the listener to feel either positive or negative about what you are saying. Think of listening to someone talk.  If they include a word like “unfortunately”,… Continue reading Use positive language to sell yourself

The inhabitants of the Japanese islands of Okinawa are known for their longevity.  They also believe in the idea that everyone has an Ikigai – a reason for living, the source of value in your life.  They believe that to live a long and happy life you need to work out what this is. If… Continue reading Find your Ikigai

A common theme with those of my clients who are unhappy in their current role is that they have difficulty working with their boss. It can make even the perfect job a miserable experience, stilt your opportunities for development and progression and sap your confidence if you feel that your efforts are not valued. So… Continue reading Top Tips for Managing Upwards

Remember when you started out on your career. You were probably excited about the future with all its possibilities and keen to gain as many skills and as much experience as you could. You had lots of ideas and energy, and most likely you set yourself ambitious goals. But now, a good few years on, have… Continue reading Are you stuck in a mid-career rut?

At this time of year many of us are making resolutions and plans.  It makes sense to have aims and objectives so we can move forward and grow and feel a sense of achievement.  My work with clients is often about helping them to work out their career goals and make a realistic plan to… Continue reading Resolutions for a happy 2026

If you are looking for a new job, it might feel like you should slow down now till the New Year, but there are lots of ways in which the festive season can help your job search. December is often less competitive than January – many job searchers reduce their efforts then, thinking that there’s… Continue reading Use the festive season to help your job search

How do you present yourself persuasively to employers when you’re making a career change? Package yourself in a way that is appropriate to the sector or role that you’re targeting.  The research which you’ve carried out before deciding to make the change should be the basis for helping you to work out what transferable skills… Continue reading Marketing yourself when planning a career change

Do you dread Monday mornings?  Are you going to look back at your life and think “if only I…..”? Are you in the wrong job? As Confucius said: “Choose a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” If you’re not happy, then it’s up to you to do… Continue reading Planning a career change

When you go for a job interview, it can feel like a beauty parade, where you are being assessed for your suitability for the role and the company. But interviews are a two-way process: you have an agenda too which includes assessing whether you would like to work for the organisation. Will the role play to your… Continue reading Do I fit in round here?