Always Training

Pippa had been approached to apply for a role in a major high street retailer, and it was her first interview in 15 years.  She was feeling anxious, concerned she’d be lost for words or out of her depth.  Pippa and I decided that despite her being...

Buses do this

There’s a phrase about buses along the lines of ‘you wait ages and then two or three come along at the same time.’ I don’t know about you but it’s definitely happened to me where I start to despair and then, shazam – two of the...

Limbering up

I don’t know about you but I have to get myself into the right ‘state’ to be able to be out there and in the mix. Being something of an introvert with extrovert tendencies (such a helpful observation from a friend many moons ago, it...

There’s the plan…

One of my mantras to keep me – and those around me – flexible is this.   “There’s what you plan and then, there’s what happens”  and I say this out aloud and to myself a lot.   Next week will be a logistical...

What a promotion

When I watch the Coronation of King Charles III tomorrow, I know I’ll be watching a piece of history.  Unless you’re over 75 years of age, you won’t remember another coronation ceremony here in the UK. And – talk about a promotion! King...

Wake up call

Penny, let’s call her, dropped me a note last week.   Suddenly, out of the blue, her company were restructuring and she was going to be ‘exited’ out of the business in this restructure. I’ve worked with Penny for a few years now.  ...

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