Thinking about freelancing?
Business owners who wish there were more hours in the day, who have an idea for an altered direction, or who want to grow a business but don’t have the skills or experience often seek support from a freelancer (like me), consultant, or agency. It’s an excellent way to draw on the experience of a…
It’s never too soon to plan your pension
As the government becomes increasingly unreliable financially, and pension ages keep shifting with little-to-no wage increases, many people are thinking about their pension and when they should start saving. Now more than ever, pension planning is critical to your wellbeing in your later years when you may be unable or unwilling to work in old…
Breaking the taboo on men’s mental health
Trigger warning: Suicide, mental health. I love the buzz around International Women’s Day. It’s a chance to celebrate with my friends, attend special events and feel inspired and empowered. Equity is what I personally strive for, so it goes without saying that International Men’s Day (which falls on Sunday 19 November 2023) holds equal importance…
Eco-friendly or eco-fraud? The truth about greenwashing
Wildfires, extreme floods, earthquakes and hurricanes are just some of the events occurring due to climate change. Global temperatures are rising, and a warming planet means serious and irreversible consequences. The current ‘climate crisis’ requires action and it’s now more important than ever that we all make everyday changes to help reduce our carbon footprint…
On the road…to success!
There are many things, when navigating life, that we feel are tick boxes we must fill in acertain order – by a certain standard set by the society we live in. It starts from an early age (let’s say at school) where after spending years learning andachieving our grades, we’re faced with leaving school and…
Banish post-holiday blues for good
Do you feel low after a break or as you come towards the end of a holiday? You’ll be glad to know you’re not alone. Although not clinically recognised, research suggests that a whopping 57% of British travellers experience post-holiday blues with symptoms including: Interestingly, most people feel happier before their holiday due to excitement…
Empty nesting
Empty nest syndrome is the name given to parents or guardians’ feelings when their last or only child leaves home. It’s disorientating and bittersweet – a mix of sadness and excitement – but it’s normal and expected. One minute you’re proud and happy that your child is off to pastures new and making the most…
Why is everything so expensive all of a sudden?
If you’re looking at your weekly shop and wondering why everything seems to cost double when your wages haven’t increased… There’s a simple answer to that, but nothing in the way of an easy solution right now. As we all know, Russia and Ukraine are currently at war. But why does that affect us and…
A quick anecdote about good leadership
When I started my current role, my line manager confessed that although he had a good 15 years more field experience than me, he had significantly less managing experience. Refreshingly humble, he asked if we could work together on him managing our little team of two within the larger company and if I could be…
Why we urgently need the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act
“We can’t wait any longer. The baby has to be born today.” The words that any soon-to-be-parents never expect to hear. I was on my own at the hospital when I heard them. I remember calling my husband to tell him he was becoming a father, nearly seven weeks earlier than planned. Then another call…
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