Would you love to start your own business but secretly think you’ve left it too late? Think again! This article suggests better ways to explore the possibility of starting a business - and how age can be a real advantage. I share my own business story and how I came to set up Freestyle Careers in my 60th year. Yes, it’s still going strong!
Read MoreYes, employment trends can be useful, but if you're seeking a fulfilling career, they're simply not enough. Instead of trying to squash yourself into a role that really doesn't suit you anymore, try asking yourself these vital questions so that you can rethink your career and create something that can deliver what you really need.
Read MoreWhen you take time to get beneath the skin of the role you’re applying for, you tip the sales in your favour. Make it easy for the selector to say YES by using my framework to deconstruct a job advert - then boost your application even further with insider information. Show you mean business and give yourself the best shot at securing your target role.
Read MoreDon’t let URGENT dominate what’s really most IMPORTANT to you. Instead of sleep-walking through your life, here are three simple ways you can take charge and refocus your attention on what matters most to you. Otherwise, the chances are you’ll end up somewhere you really did plan to be - exhausted, unfulfilled, trapped and dissatisfied. Time to redesign your thinking and start working towards a career you love.
Read MoreIt may seem like we have very little control over how we live and work these days, but many people are still re-creating their working lives to honour what they value most. In this article, I’m sharing some of the career change breakthroughs my clients have achieved since Covid knocked us all for 6! Grab some inspiration and get ready to make the changes you really need.
Read MoreYou want to change career direction but have to wait. How can you make useful changes to your current role to make it a better fit while also to taking you towards your new career? Making these tweaks to your tasks, work relationships and how you view your current work will allow you to make the most of your current work until you’re ready to make the leap into a new career. You might even fall in love again with the role you redesign!
Read MoreWhen you’re hooked on a tough choice, how can you break free and make a confident choice that takes you in the best career direction for you? This article offers new ways of looking at the career dilemmas that have you paralysed, and ways you can make the best possible decision for you right now. Stay or go? that may be the wrong question!
Read MoreYou’re hooked! But how can you find out what’s really involved in this new career? Here are 10 ways you can get beneath the surface and start to think like an insider. You’ll then know whether this new career path truly has your name on it!
Read MoreWhen you've reached your tipping point - despite that voice in your head telling you this is the worst time to change careers - here are 6 ways you can prepare yourself to make the leap into a new career. Do the thinking now so that when the economy is more vibrant, you'll be ready to launch a working life that suits you much better!
Read MoreWhy not start 2021 with clarity and heartfelt intent? 2020 has been a stunner for us all. While we can’t control how quickly we can regain liberties we once took for granted, we can at least understand what we hope the year ahead will bring. By choosing a word for 2021, you can tune into your intuition and create a real focus and guide to see you through whatever 2021 brings.
Read More2020 has been quite a year, we can all agree on that. But amidst all the disruptions, reorganisations and shocks, I’ve also made some important realisations about what I value most. If you want to look back at this year through a different pair of eyes, try my Gratitude Review. You’ll learn a lot about what you need from 2021 and put 2020 into a much better perspective. Download this free resource and enjoy the warm fuzzy stuff that 2020 threw your way!
Read MoreWhat does it take to create a whole new career? When I read Elizabeth Gilbert’s ‘Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear’ I could see her creative life had a huge amount in common with what inspires career changers I work with to build a better future. Courage, permission, hard work and a generous dash of inspiration all have a part to play in designing a working life that has a touch of magic.
Read MoreDon’t wait for someone else to design your career. Instead, follow these 9 tips to help you think more creatively about what you want and need in your working life. And yes, it IS possible to have a career gap year!
Read MoreThere are many ways you could tell your career story, but how do you select the best elements for each occasion? When you understand your achievements, how each chapter is connected with the next, which elements will resonate most and how to make it authentically yours, the story tells itself! You’ll never be stuck for words again when describing your career and what makes you tick.
Read MoreWhen you’re changing careers, how can you show that you’re a credible candidate? You may not have directly relevant experience, but by demonstrating transferable skills, personal qualities, your record of success, relevant interests and the story behind your change of direction, you can win that vital interview.
Read MoreIf you’re ready for a career change or want to think of new options amidst the current uncertainty, this video shows how to generate new ideas, how to overcome what’s really holding you back, and how you can actually change careers - even in these disrupted times. Whether your current work is under threat, you’re desperate for work that’s ‘more you’, or you’ve already taken voluntary redundancy and want to create a new chapter in your working life, this webinar will help you uncover new inspiration for a better future.
Read MoreWhen you have many interests, skills, and love variety in your work, a portfolio career could be right for you. Find out how a portfolio could help you future-proof your career and flex your strengths in these unpredictable times.
Read MoreIf you feel your life has been frozen in time since the pandemic struck, you’re not alone. But if you want to get more bounce into your career change plans, here are 6 ways to retrieve your mojo and get more lucky along the way.
Read MoreWhen you’re looking for a new job, how can you stand out from the crowd? Try focusing on the NOW problems your target organisation is facing and how you can help solve them. By showing your relevance, success and adaptability, you’ll also build confidence that you are the perfect candidate for the job. This article demonstrates how to focus on your own lockdown learning and how to present yourself as the solution.
Read MoreWhen moving from one role to another, or one profession to something completely different, don’t ignore the inner work that makes for clarity and a flying start in your new career. By understanding how transition is different from change, you can consciously navigate the uncertainty that lies between your past identity and the future you.
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