You’ll notice that I talk about a ‘Better working life’ regularly on this website and in my work. But what does that phrase mean? And perhaps more importantly, how does a focus on a better working life help my clients?...
On 31st December I ran six miles. Nothing special you might think, but they were the last six of the 1000 miles I'd decided to run last year. Thanks to Parkrun, my husband and sons ran the last three with...
How would you rethink your life if you knew you would live for 100 years? That was the challenge laid down this week by Professor Andrew Scott at the Meyler Campbell Annual Lecture. The work he has done together with Lynda...
Changes become easier to make and sustain if they have real meaning. Conversely, if you don’t really get to grips with why it might be important to do something, you’ll find every excuse in the book not to do it. I...
Recently, I was lucky enough to do a week’s work in Belize as an Associate of Dods Training. It was an extremely interesting and enjoyable week, and not just because I was based in the Caribbean! It prompted me to...
Leaving parties are often bittersweet occasions marking a significant change. The person leaving is keenly looking forward to a new role, excited by the possibilities and paths ahead. But at the same time they have a sense of loss, saying...
I have a number of clients who worry about being worriers or having a pessimistic frame of mind. They recognise the expectation in many workplaces to ‘bring solutions, not problems’ and to keep smiling through everything. Such workplaces seem to have...
Chris Hadfield’s "An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth" illustrates brilliantly just how powerful a strong sense of purpose can be when translated into daily actions, combined with the right mindset and meticulous planning. Of course it helps that he writes...
Tackling a major challenge at work is a bit like running up a big hill. It looks daunting and requires sustained effort to get to the top. And it's easy to get disheartened on the way. I've learned that the best...