As an exercise scientist, I am a huge supporter of flexible working There is so much evidence linking regular exercise with many positive health outcomes that benefit both the employee and employer. Having flexibility within your work day to exercise is a win-win situation. Staff that exercise regularly are fitter and healthier, less likely to…
Health, Mind & Body
Explainer: what is positive psychology and how can you use it for yourself?
Many people have probably heard the term “positive psychology”, but know little about what it means in practice. Positive psychology aims to find ways to make life better for people, and ensure they’re the most mentally healthy person they can be.
Mind, Body & Music : The benefits of music for health and wellbeing
Making time to listen to listen to music can be one of the most enjoyable and effective ways that you can improve your health and wellbeing.
The Lights Are On But No One is Home
When was the last time when you were in active listening mode? It is a skill that requires practice and self-awareness.
Confidence is not key to a woman’s success
Let’s look at why confidence is not the only key to a woman’s success.
Simplify your life #OwnYourFuture
Which parts of your life would you like to simplify? And how best to do it?
Motherhood and me
Whilst becoming a parent is the most incredible experience, it’s a wonder why no-one ever tells you how it really is?
I can’t do it all…and that’s OK.
It all starts with self-awareness…understanding ourselves. Really thinking about what am I capable of and what do I want to achieve.
Insights that come while watching my kids play
Good things come when professional women are given the opportunity and structured support to balance their family and work commitments.
4 Steps to overcome the overwhelm
There are a lot of things that need to be remembered and done. There is always so much to do. And despite having full days of getting through so many emails, meetings, decision making and more –there is a feeling of treading water and going nowhere fast as opposed to swimming towards the goal. Sometimes you just need to stop and breathe…
The Balancing Act: Work Life, Family Life
To find balance, it takes consideration, identification of purpose, and knowing who you are, to find it.
4 tips for a successful return to work
Returning to work is challenging and requires a big adjustment for you and your family. However, with careful planning, open communication and the support of a strong network of friends and family, it can also be an exciting opportunity to regain your professional identity and continue on your career journey.
Wholeness through mindfulness: #ownyourfuture
Follow these three simple steps, which if practiced daily will reap life changing benefits, reducing anxiety and stress and increasing your wellbeing.
Going part time doesn’t have to mean going backwards
Adele was determined to find a role that would give her the flexibility she needed to be a mum whilst advancing her career. Here’s how she found it.
The secret ingredient to unlock career potential: Emotional Intelligence. 4 steps to get you started
Sustained High Performance today is driven more by emotion than competence and the key to understanding this is Emotional Intelligence
Craft your career plan in 6 practical steps.
Our careers will command a large portion of our adult lives and yet very few of us will have a special folder labelled ‘career planning’!
A Woman Should….
This post on Facebook resonated so much with our audience we wanted to share it on our blog for more to read. It is powerful, inspiring and very true.
Socialising At Work: Discretionary Spend or Fundamental Investment?
I’m a part-time working mum so I’m in the office only a few days a week. On my work days, I’m in charge of the daycare pick ups. I’m going to assume you’re good at math and you’ve probably done the calculations by now, but what this means is that my time at work is pretty limited, tightly scheduled. And when I’m there I want to make it count.
Can confidence be taught? An interview with an Emotional Intelligence expert
Women are amazing, strong resilient and capable of so much more than they think – but what holds them back is exactly that – how they think.
In this season of giving, make sure you also give some time to yourself.
When life is busy, the easiest thing to give up is time for yourself. This holiday season, as you give gifts to others, also find the time to do something for yourself that you enjoy.