Stepping off the beaten track of a known career path or changing to an entirely different career, takes courage, determination and the ability to get up when things don’t go the as planned. I’ve seen the same in the many successful career changers I’ve worked with. Courage here is not an absence of fear. ItsContinue reading “What you need if you step off the beaten track”
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What is it about clouds?
I love staring at the sky on a blue-sky-fluffy-cloud kind of day. I don’t ever remember a time when I didn’t stare at the amazing shapes they make and conjure up animals, faces, mythical creatures and more from the clouds. I used to lie down and look-up and wait for the right shapes to emerge.Continue reading “What is it about clouds?”
What I haven’t said before, what I’m saying now and what made that possible
Three years ago I left my last role in tax. In the time between then and this time last year, I worked really hard to develop my skills in coaching, facilitating and leading online career change programmes. In February 2020 COVID-19 landed in my home city of Brighton and Hove with a bang. I wasContinue reading “What I haven’t said before, what I’m saying now and what made that possible”
Time to show up!
I’ve never failed an exam. I passed all my tests/exams at school. I was 3rd in my year at law school, and I passed all my professional tax exams first time (the pass rate for the Chartered Institute was an average of less than 38%). I even passed my driving test on my first try.Continue reading “Time to show up!”
What’s your default?
I’ve never liked not being able to do something. I don’t like the feeling if I can’t. My heart-rate rises, my stomach churns and the resulting adrenaline rush messes up my ability to think on the spot. I just want to be able to do it, whatever it is. I want to get it rightContinue reading “What’s your default?”
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