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Blended working: 5 reasons your team may be underperforming
Blended working has increased flexibility for many. It’s unlikely that the genie will go back into the bottle. However, what has been the impact on teams? Are they performing well and thriving in a blended environment?
How to behave more assertively
Socially conditioned to avoid conflict, women can feel uncomfortable using assertiveness skills to communicate their needs and feelings to others. The five ingredients of assertiveness can help develop these skills and lead to better outcomes to a whole range of situations.
How to say ‘no’ without compromising your career progression
Women are used to being accommodating of others. This can make it harder to refuse work requests. However, by taking on more than their fair share, women risk perpetuating this expectation. Saying ‘no’ helps to reset expectations and leaves more time for career-enhancing work.
How to take control when you’re facing redundancy
An unwelcome change such as losing your job, can feel disempowering. However you can always find ways to take control of some aspects of a major change.
When I grow up I want to be a ……(Part 2)
Sometimes it takes a bit of time to understand how the activities that influenced you as a child may have informed your career choices. Here I outline how I discovered mine.
When I grow up I want to be a…
What were the activities you most enjoyed when you were growing up? Taking time to reflect on what you enjoyed about them can offer insights into the kinds of careers that may be fulfilling.
7 Time bandits and how to tackle them
How can you use your time you have allocated to complete the tasks on your list? It’s easy to overload your list- and also easy to succumb to distractions. What are your time bandits and how can you tackle them?
Advice to my 21 year-old self
A question asked when you’re not expecting it can yield a more authentic and insightful response than one you have time to consider.
7 Tips on how to make the most of LinkedIn
Are you a LinkedIn Luddite, lurker or lover? If you want to enjoy the riches of meaningful connections and opportunities you need to engage proactively. Through regular posting and commenting you’ll soon reap the rewards.
Presentations: How to win hearts as well as minds
How can you reinforce the key message in your presentation? A well- placed quote can help you emotionally connect you with your audience.
How to answer ‘getting to know you’ interview questions
It’s easy to overlook preparing for interview questions designed to get to know you. Investing time in this will build confidence and enable the authentic you to shine.
CV Bootcamp: 3 ways to sharpen your professional profile
Creating a good CV takes time and effort. Find out how to ensure yours hits the mark with the following tips.