Category: Career

10 Golden Rules Of Communication For Leaders

10 Golden Rules Of Communication For Leaders

Communicating the vision, communicating change, communicating expectations – these are subtle leadership skills, which I [...]

4 Times You Shouldn’t Worry About Being Underpaid

4 Times You Shouldn’t Worry About Being Underpaid

Imagine this: You have a feeling you could earn more at a different company. Maybe [...]

Mum, Dad, Two Kids And Two Start-Ups How We Make It Work

Mum, Dad, Two Kids And Two Start-Ups: How We Make It Work

I must admit, I’m a bit uncomfortable with this topic. I mean, it sounds like [...]

The London Cabbie Who Put Me To Career Shame

The London Cabbie Who Put Me To Career Shame

This is a true story. Every word. It was my last night in London after [...]

Three Poisonous Words That Kill Your Credibility

Three Poisonous Words That Kill Your Credibility

I hear these three appalling words every day. Usually from people trying to impress, and [...]

Fun And Money The ONLY Two Reasons To Come To Work

Fun And Money: The ONLY Two Reasons To Come To Work

There are only two reasons to come to work. Fun and money. And you have [...]

6 Reasons Why Accepting A Counter Offer Is Madness

6 Reasons Why Accepting A Counter Offer Is Madness

There’s an oft-quoted statistic in the recruitment world that 80% of job seekers who accept [...]

Asking For A Pay Rise Avoid These 5 Blunders

Asking For A Pay Rise? Avoid These 5 Blunders

You’ve done your research and discovered you’re underpaid. What now? If you’re waiting for your [...]

Are You Fit Enough For Your Career Marathon

Are You Fit Enough For Your Career Marathon?

If you retire when you’re 65 years old, how many years have you got to [...]

5 Signs You’re Underpaid

5 Signs You’re Underpaid

So you have a nagging feeling you’re underpaid. Maybe you overheard some gossip in the [...]

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