Tea break
Something different grabs my attention almost every day. I’m inspired by the people I meet, the things I do and the places I visit. Family, friends and colleagues are important to me. What motivates you? My zest for life, HR practices and recruitment trends, my garden and passion for baking all influence how I work. I’ve bundled up some of my thoughts and ideas into a few different collections.
So why not make yourself a drink, download my latest story and think about what you want to change? Go on, let yourself go and think crazy or outrageous. It’s how change happens.
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What happened to my moon on a stick?
There are some crazy stories circulating right now … I’m going to try to address another topic that needs recognition. And one that I feel better equipped to write about …
My eureka moment can be yours too!
I’ve had a few compliments recently about how I link work challenges with home or everyday challenges when I write. You may not see any obvious work challenges when …
What could you do instead?
I’m concerned about global warming (of course I am) although my impatient self says can we please just have some sunshine?
Credible conversations
Whether it’s the birdsong at daybreak (dawn chorus) or the postman’s whistling, creatures and humans find ways to communicate …
Perfectly poised for the week ahead
For me, Sundays are always full of expectation. And thinking about the week ahead with my morning cuppa, I found myself in some other world. A kind of Hitchcock …
Ghosting, or simply bad manners?
I’m not sure when I first heard the term ghosting, although it seems that it appeared along with online dating to explain seemingly sensible souls vanishing …
Put yourself at the centre of your success
I don’t get everything right (far from it) although I have a damn good try! When I was younger my mum used to say, “all you can do is try and do your best”.
Real life or even more hype?
The controversy of AI in HR and more particularly, Recruitment rambles on. Just this morning, I received an email from …
Time to move on again?
It’s official, my husband doesn’t want to live in a doll’s house. And neither do I although there’s little to do in our new (tiny) home. So, I tend to go around twice, plumping cushions …
Inspired to go big or go home?
A wonderful talk by Olga Polizzi at the end of February inspired me. We were at the Star in Alfriston, East Sussex for a couple of nights away and were excited to …
What a difference 5 years makes
This time five years ago I was creating content for my (about to be published) website. Here I am five years and 125+ blog stories later investing in a website revamp. Not because the current site isn’t working but like all good outfits and business processes …
Please don’t ask me why, ask me how
A few conversations recently about changing careers and side hustles sparked my interest in writing about how to manage a portfolio career at interview. I’ve experienced some raised eyebrows at interview myself …
If I’m honest, I want to do both
I’ve concluded that I want to do more of the things which I love, and for me, that includes working at the things I enjoy …
When a good CV becomes great
Sometime when I’m asked what makes a good written CV, I frequently respond that it’s all about self-interest. And when I’m asked what’s the best time, my response is …
Why is recruitment always the sitting target?
You’d think I’d be used to it after so many years, yet it still makes me flinch when I hear those three little words, “recruitment is broken” …
In search of Willy Wonka’s fantastic world
What would it take to win that golden ticket? And what would you do with it?
All the fun of the farm and more …
To say that this year has been a rollercoaster is probably an understatement. I started thinking about my ambition for 2023 about this time last year ..
Could’ve, should’ve, would’ve …
When did you last wonder how things could’ve been different? And what did you do about it? All too often we live with the feeling of being …
Food for thought ...
I’ve concluded that I’m as addicted to Recruitment (and all things recruitment) as much as I’m addicted to all things food. Yes, and I’m finally admitting …
The work edit - declutter, detox and destress
Last weekend I encouraged you to “live in the moment” and discard some of life’s excesses to help with that … Maybe it’s time to archive some emails or clear your mind of clutter?