Growing old gracefully is fine if you’re someone who thinks that ‘old’ is inevitable.  Imagine trying to sell old wine instead of …

Whether it’s starting your own business, redesigning your garden or wanting to grow vegetables, why not give-in to the experience and learn?  Just like the book I’ve written …

This time fifty-four years ago I was eagerly getting ready for my first proper job.  A full-time trainee Secretary opportunity with BAT lured me …

When did you last think about what your CV needs to say about you, rather than what you want to say about yourself …

Have you thought about what you’d do when the battery in your key fob dies suddenly?  Me, neither!  Imagine the scenario …

When did you last check that what you’ve written about yourself is current, consistent and cleverly put together?  If you haven’t looked at yourself …

This morning I read a post on LinkedIn from a hopeful candidate who’d applied for an interim role and received a rather unfortunate email …

I’ve been reading lots this week.  It’s a sure sign I’ve completed the draft of my second book and sent it off for editing.  Always good to keep up to date …

What are the most important aspects of recruitment for you?  This is a question I’ve frequently asked employers or consumers of flexible labour …

‘Be Brave, Be Consistent and Be Yourself’ was the title I gave to my blog post a year ago (mid-July) and I think I’ve nailed it.  Well, the ‘brave’ bit at least …

When too many things are going on at once and they’re not compatible it can be a challenge to bring it all together …

Today I’ve concluded that humans crave familiarity …

Time to get some sunshine and vitamin D this weekend.  Whatever may have happened in your life this week …

Like most people my writing style has been influenced by the people I’ve worked with, the books I’ve read and the things I’m writing about …

How often have you been confused about how to write something?  The idea is clear in your thoughts although the words on the page …

I’m thrilled that Bridget Jones has been in my life since 1996.  She’s one of those wonderful characters who makes it okay to try and then to get it wrong while all the time giving us hope that …

I love that mindfulness encourages us to live in the moment without judgement and for me living in the moment as a job seeker means …

I often find it difficult to “get going” after Christmas.  To be honest, this year hasn’t been much different to other Januarys.  There’s the chaos of decorations that won’t fit back in their boxes …

It must be time to call time on some of the imaginary barriers that chip away at our self-confidence and prevent our success.  I write well yet I never think that my work is good enough …

So many things to do and so little time yet we’re only just approaching 2025 – a whole new year ahead.  It’s your time to think …