Don’t Eat Tommy Smartie

Don’t Eat Tommy Smartie

by | May 13, 2019 | Confidence, Imposter Syndrome, Inner Critic

Don’t Eat Tommy Smartie! This month, May, has had me thinking about permission – specifically, why we wait for others to give us permission when we have every right to get on and be, do, have and create whatever we want. Meanwhile wonderful memories of...
International Women’s Day 2019

International Women’s Day 2019

by | Feb 22, 2019 | Confidence, Empower Yourself

The 3 things you can influence for International Women’s Day  This year’s #IWD2019 theme is #BalanceforBetter. What does this phrase mean to you? What does it mean to your organisation? For me, it means equal opportunity for women to access the upper...
Returning-to-Work Anxiety

Returning-to-Work Anxiety

by | Jan 18, 2019 | Confidence

It’s normal to feel anxious when returning to work. I received a call out of the blue late one Thursday evening, asking if I’d be interested in sharing my expert opinion on BBC Radio on the theme of returning to work. Whether you’ve been off work for...
To-Do List Magic

To-Do List Magic

by | Jan 11, 2019 | Confidence

How “Errand Paralysis” Affects us All It was early January: the season of goal-setting and getting stuff done. I was approached by a BBC producer and asked if I’d like to share my tips on how to overcome “errand paralysis” in response to...
The Self-Promoter

The Self-Promoter

by | Dec 20, 2018 | Confidence

How to promote yourself better at work.   It’s a weird thing when a BBC Radio 5 Live producer contacts you saying we’d like your expert opinion as a Business Psychologist. On live radio. In two hours time. Part of me (my Inner Critic) screams...