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4 Hacks to improve your productivity time

4 Hacks to improve your productivity time

November 1, 2018 by Shannon Young Leave a Comment

‘We can reframe the situation of our overloaded days to be opportunities, and use specific skills to manage and cope. Therefore, leaving us to get everything done without sacrificing our wellbeing.” Follow Shannon’s steps.

‘Reboot Your Confidence’ blog n# 6: ‘Help! I think I’m stuck!!’

‘Reboot Your Confidence’ blog n# 6: ‘Help! I think I’m stuck!!’

July 26, 2018 by Debra Close Leave a Comment

‘When we believe that we can develop our skills it feels easier to take a risk and try something new. We’re able to recognise that it’s our effort and our attitude that most influences our success.’
Are you in a confidence crisis? Learn to overcome and power through this moment from Kate and Debra.

Getting to know FlexCoach Casey Ball

Getting to know FlexCoach Casey Ball

May 31, 2018 by Emma McEnery Leave a Comment

Meet Casey, a FlexCoach ready to take your future career to the next level. She will help you feel empowered and help you find purpose and joy in every day. If you want help understanding the values that lie at your heart of empowering meaningful change and making authentic choices, Casey is the coach for you.

Getting to know FlexCoach Rebecca Grainger

Getting to know FlexCoach Rebecca Grainger

April 29, 2018 by Emma McEnery Leave a Comment

FlexCareers continues to bring our community a great choice of career and life coaches. In this blog, we meet FlexCoach Rebecca Grainger who, combining her personal experiences with her sheer passion for helping others, makes women feel empowered to achieve their goals.

5 Simple Tips to Well-Being – when will you start paying attention to you?

5 Simple Tips to Well-Being – when will you start paying attention to you?

April 4, 2018 by Mia Elliott Leave a Comment

‘I can imagine some of you may be thinking, ‘How on earth can I put time and energy into focussing on my own well-being when I already have so much on my plate?’ With some guidance, it can be a simple process’.

Here are my six tips to negotiate Flexible working arrangements

Here are my six tips to negotiate Flexible working arrangements

March 2, 2018 by Rebecca Grainger Leave a Comment

Are you seeking a change in your organisation? Perhaps you are seeking a better work-life balance? FlexCoach Rebecca Grainger has these 6 tips for you.

Why Can’t I Change Careers?

Why Can’t I Change Careers?

January 21, 2018 by Thai Ngo Leave a Comment

For me, trying to change careers has been like trying to change my lifestyle habits. I get into a rut and don’t know how to get out of it. FlexCoach Thai Ngo explains why, at times, we find it hard to change careers and what we can do differently.

GETTING TO KNOW FLEXCOACH MILENA MCKENZIE

GETTING TO KNOW FLEXCOACH MILENA MCKENZIE

January 18, 2018 by Emma McEnery Leave a Comment

This series introduces our FlexCoaches to our community. Read on and get to know Milena McKenzie.

4 signs telling you need a career coach

4 signs telling you need a career coach

January 11, 2018 by Betsy Shepard Reed Leave a Comment

Before I started this job I didn’t really have a clear understanding of what a career coach did. And now that I do, guest author Betsy Shepard Reed shares these 4 questions to help you decide if you need one.

Getting To Know Flexcoach Thai Ngo

Getting To Know Flexcoach Thai Ngo

December 1, 2017 by Emma McEnery Leave a Comment

In this series, we introduce you to our FlexCoaches. Get to know Thai here.

Three Steps to End 2017 on a High

Three Steps to End 2017 on a High

November 7, 2017 by Debra Close Leave a Comment

2017 is coming to an end already! Yikes! And there seems so much that needs to get done before schools out! #FlexCoach Debra Close shares her 3 steps to get the job done.

Working with Recruiters – Negotiating the Screening Interview

Working with Recruiters – Negotiating the Screening Interview

October 24, 2017 by Tanaz Byramji Leave a Comment

Recruiters are the potential gatekeepers who can help you access your new role. That’s why important to learn how to work with them and understand what they’re looking for in the screening process.

Nail that job interview after your career break! Here’s how.

Nail that job interview after your career break! Here’s how.

June 27, 2017 by Debra Close Leave a Comment

If you’ve had a career break, it’s normal to feel nervous about your job interview. Most likely you’ll wonder if your skills are up to date, be anxious about how you’ll come across, and worry how you might measure up to other candidates who are not returning from a career break. Yes, you need to…

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To Coach or Not to Coach?

To Coach or Not to Coach?

May 26, 2017 by Caroline McGuire Leave a Comment

FlexCoach Caroline McGuire discusses some of the ways in which a coach can help you to recognise, focus on, and achieve your goals.

Explainer: what is positive psychology and how can you use it for yourself?

Explainer: what is positive psychology and how can you use it for yourself?

May 23, 2017 by Peggy Kern Leave a Comment

​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.

Get your mojo back and find your work tribe

Get your mojo back and find your work tribe

May 21, 2017 by Kate Wilkie Leave a Comment

FlexCoaches Debra Close and Kate Wilkie specialise in mothers. They help mothers to be more resilient, to rediscover their mojo and can help you to find your work tribe.

Self-awareness and your return to work goals

Self-awareness and your return to work goals

March 21, 2017 by Caroline McGuire Leave a Comment

Whether you are returning to your previous role or seeking a new position, it’s important to know what is important to you.

The Lights Are On But No One is Home

The Lights Are On But No One is Home

March 12, 2017 by Natalie Goldman Leave a Comment

When was the last time when you were in active listening mode? It is a skill that requires practice and self-awareness.

Simplify your life #OwnYourFuture

Simplify your life #OwnYourFuture

February 28, 2017 by Elly Stone Leave a Comment

Which parts of your life would you like to simplify? And how best to do it?

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