How do you feel about your job? To most people, this might be a somewhat loaded question. Jobs are complicated things. We like having them, or we like having the money we get from your employer on payday. But we might not always like the job itself very much. Or we might like the job,…
Burnout is a real and quite damaging condition. Once you find yourself suffering from burnout, it can be difficult to turn your life around. This is why it is necessary to take steps to try and avoid burnout. 1. Set Boundaries No matter what your profession may be, it’s important to have boundaries. You can’t…
Organisations, in their effort to create a sense of belonging for their employees “fall into the trap” of promoting themselves as “being a family”. There are plenty of reasons why this “family” organisational approach may not work out to the employer’s benefit. Firstly, families, when things are tough, stick together, we don’t “lay off” people…
We’ve all been there. The deadline is looming and we’ve barely begun to work. We all recognise that feeling in the pit of our stomach as we settle down to work. But does pressure have to lead to stress? And what does stress actually do to our motivation and focus? Stressed Sick We know for…
Strategic thinking is one of the key skills that will help you get ahead. It’s what every recruiter is looking for and what every successful organisation needs. But how do you know if you’re a strategic thinker? And how can you showcase one of your most marketable skills? 1. Strategic Thinkers are Reflective Thinkers One…
Ariana Huffington takes time to “pause” every day. Steve Jobs eliminated time-consuming decisions by wearing the same outfit every day. Jack Groetzinger gamifies his to-do list. Everyone has their own unique approach to managing their time. There’s no right or wrong way, but there are several vital aspects of developing an effective time management mindset.…
Visualisation can be the secret weapon in turning your dreams into reality. You already have the power to achieve what you want in life; motivation, strategy, and the Big Idea are already there, locked in your subconscious mind. Take just ten minutes every day to unlock that power and start to move towards your goals.…
Why do people delegate? Or why not? What makes people hesitate to delegate tasks that can actually be delegated to fellow team members? Possibly the assumption that delegation is the sole privilege of managers! When it comes to achieving major business objectives and long-term goals, it usually takes much more than one person’s hard work…
Getting ahead at work is already hard enough. There’s always too much competition and not enough room to rise up or get ahead. Why are you holding yourself back? Overthinking yourself at work can lead to a lot of missed opportunities and a lack of growth and development. Here’s where it becomes crucial to trust…
We have many opportunities to demonstrate our confidence or otherwise, but perhaps the most obvious example is when we are talking to an individual or a group. Those who have low self-esteem or confidence are likely to mutter, to stutter and to avoid eye contact. Those who are highly confident and sure of themselves will…