In my previous post I discussed the difference between avoidance and procrastination. In this post I want to look at how damaging the strategy of avo…

The dictionary definition of self-confidence is "a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgement". The Counselling Centre at the Univ…

When in a position of leadership, we need to be fully aware of the effect we are having on the business and all the people in it. If you so much as…

We’re supposed to be in nature, walk in nature, breath the outside air, gather fruit and chase after animals… and what we usually do in the day is we…

When I was travelling, my body clock was allowed to readjust to its own rhythm. No work schedules, at most having to get to the airport or bus statio…

Are you leaving or changing your job?  You may well have the customary goodbye cake, card or drink with colleagues and then focus your energies on th…

Competent leadership is vital for the success of a company. A recent study found that a business with strong leadership is three times more likely to…

The last time I went to buy toothpaste, I was overwhelmed by the choice on offer. With the lack of anything else to drive my decision, I allowed myse…

You have heard the start up success stories of entrepreneurs such as: Richard Branson - (brand – Virgin), started off with £300 capital - estimated…

Interview with confidence: a narrative approach There’s nothing quite like saying to someone else that they should employ you. Despite knowing that…

A really common concern for lots of us is doing a big, important presentation and the fear that it’ll all go wrong. A common, but rather strange, com…

Starting to think about a career change can be very daunting and sometimes overwhelming. Where do you start? What steps are necessary? How to you ens…