What to do if you’re made redundant

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I became a careers adviser in 2009 when I was made redundant from the pharmaceutical industry. Since then I have supported over 5000 people, with almost all of them having experienced redundancy. Here’s my advice on what do if you’re at risk of redundancy or you’re made redundant.  The emotional rollercoaster of being made redundant … Read more

5 tips to maintain healthy boundaries (and not feel guilty)

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Edit: I wrote this during lockdown, whilst I was ‘lockdown learning’ but have updated it for life generally! Does this sound familiar? It’s week 537558 of the summer holidays (read day 3) and I’m exhausted. I’m finding myself increasingly introverted and needing to be solitary and yet…I feel like that’s an impossible task. I feel … Read more

The power of storytelling for your career

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I’ve loved books since I was a small child. I got immersed in the story (truth be told, I still do). There’s a beauty in storytelling; it can encapture the reader/listener and empower the teller. It’s why stories have been passed down and around for thousands of years. A good story engages our curiosity, imagination, … Read more

Shall we dance? A lesson in building trust

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Every month I meet with a small group of coaches for our own development. This month’s topic was building trust. We each take a turn to be coached and to coach. This week I volunteered to be the coach. At the end of the session, they ask me and the coaches to provide a piece … Read more