by Anne Wilson | Feb 24, 2025 | Career Development
I recently moved from a full-time career into freelance work. I reflected on the lessons I’ve learned during my 40+ year career. Of course, hindsight is a wonderful thing. If only I’d learned these lessons all those years ago, where would I be now?...
by Anne Wilson | Oct 14, 2024 | What do you want from a career?
My favourite part of working as a careers professional is that everything is relevant; every article, conversation, choice and story. So when I came across Pixar’s Emma Coates’ 22 rules for telling great stories – the overlaps with how to make good career...
by Anne Wilson | Sep 30, 2024 | Career Confidence
One of my recent posts highlighted the age discrimination still all too common facing those aged 55+. Many people will want/need to continue to work in some capacity, often beyond statutory retirement. They’re keen to continue to make a contribution and just as...
by Anne Wilson | Feb 14, 2023 | Career Confidence
Why is it that so many people are terrified at the thought of public speaking? According to Glen Croston, PhD, at a fundamental level, ‘when faced with standing up in front of a group….we are afraid of being rejected. The fear is so great because we are...
by Anne Wilson | Dec 5, 2022 | Career Development
Bored with your current job? Not feeling energised or as stretched as you used to be? Wondering whether to take a leap outside your organisation to further you career? Before you make any hasty decisions, it’s worth exploring the concept of the Lattice career....