Looking after yourself

How to prepare for your first day at work will impact your first few weeks in the job. You might be a little nervous as you are keen to make a great first impression but there are things you can do in the few days before you start to give yourself the best chances to … Read more

I am often asked how I got my expatriation opportunities. If you have been following me for a while you will know that I have moved around a little, although not as much as I could have done. That’s because once you get started, it becomes very easy to move abroad with work. But they … Read more

It isn’t always easy for managers dealing with mental health to know what to do if this isn’t something you have been exposed to personally. If you are a line manager and one of our direct report comes to you with concerns about their mental health, what do you? Not always straightforward if you haven’t … Read more

The way you cope with being put on a performance plan will be crucial to the outcome of the plan. A performance plan has 2 potential outcomes: you could be let go of or you could be kept on. Don’t misunderstand the situation; the company would rather keep you on. No one wants to have … Read more

I learned over the years how important it is to know how to push work back on their rightful owner. Have you ever had a colleague trying to get you to do their job? It’s either because they think they can’t do it well whilst they know you can do it better, or just because … Read more

In this article I share with you what you need to know to ace your performance review. It is all about having a system. Whether you are starting a new job and are keen to impress your boss or you want to take your career to the next level, the key to high performance is … Read more

How you navigate a high-pressure workplace can make or break your career. How many times have you come across a requirement to “be good under pressure”? Or maybe it’s only in my field? The problem with this type of work environment is that it came become very stressful very quickly. Having worked in really high-pressure … Read more

Being respected by your colleagues does not always come easy. Most people have the decency to treat their colleagues like equals, but some don’t. Some people believe that their title or grade entitles them to treat you less than them. In that situation, you need to stand up for yourself. So here’s my starter for … Read more

It is now time to close the Sleep and Well Being blog carnival and share with you the results 😊. I have thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with these amazing entrepreneurs on this topic, and I am very grateful for the experience. I hope that you will enjoy reading their articles, which I have personally found full … Read more