Happy New Year to you! Did you manage to get a bit of a break over Christmas? How are things now that the decs are down and life is getting back to normal? Normal. I’m so aware that for some of you that’s not a comfortable place right now. My UK public sector readers are…
Category Archives: Inner work
Can We Really Trust Personal Development Gurus? 5 Things You Should Know
Personal Development is one of the fastest growing niche markets on the web, and lots of people are setting themselves up as a leader, guide or mentor in their field of expertise. In this day and age where so many of us are searching for answers, we’ll identify with those who seem to offer an…
Don’t Do These 7 Things When You’re Trying To Get Promoted
Some of you, struggling to find a meaningful work within the context of a meaningful life, get conflicted around the whole subject of promotion. You imagine that, if you signal interest in a bigger job, you’ll have to sacrifice your hard-won soul, even as you begin the selection process. And that’s not something you even…
The Zen Of Team Meetings: How To Keep Your Head When All Around Are Losing Theirs
Team meetings can be both fun and productive in healthy business environments. But too often they’re the setting for peacock strutting and bruised egos; hot air-filled games that only stress you out and add to your workload. How do you keep a cool detachment in the middle of that? Choose your mental state Whether you…
How To Be Magical
‘Tis the season for tricks, treats, vampish costumes and ghoulish potions. Fantastic fun to play make-believe with the other realm. But if you could use an ounce of real magic in your life, wouldn’t you want to? Meet the magician, a character consigned to myth and other-worldliness, but at large in yourself if you dare…
The Great Indispensability Hoax
I woke up this morning with a scratchy throat. You know that thing you get when your body is fighting an infection? It’s not at all bad or disabling and I’m dosing up on mega vitamin C and echinacea, as they normally help me see bugs off pretty quickly. But it has been making me…
How A Year In The Country Has Revolutionized My Work Life
Can you believe that a year ago this week I was loading a van with all my stuff and heading from my much loved house in Wimbledon, to a cottage in the Buckinghamshire countryside? (Well, technically, I wasn’t loading the van, but you get the picture.) The whole purpose was to allow me to create…
Writing Your Own Story Beyond The Corporation
Quit your corporate job for whatever reason and it’s not just the security of the pay check you lose. Sure, there’s the kudos of your employer’s brand name, and your status conferring job title. But more than that there’s the loss of the whole story of who you are, the role you play and the…
On Fear, Doubt, And Shooting For The Stars Anyway
There’s a theme at the heart of some of the very different stories I’ve heard from my people this week. It’s about wanting to be and do so much more, but holding yourself back. You know the kind of thing I’m talking about. Not pitching for a job that’s got you written all over it…
A Comprehensive Guide To Slaying Your Vampire Boss
Your first meeting with her was inspirational. “Hurrah for charisma,” you thought. At the time, something lurched in your solar plexus; something you couldn’t name. But you told yourself not to be silly; you were just imagining things. But weeks after you start working for her, things are not right. You’ve got all the signs…
Category Archives: Inner work
Recession Proof Your Career In 2011
Happy New Year to you! Did you manage to get a bit of a break over Christmas? How are things now that the decs are down and life is getting back to normal? Normal. I’m so aware that for some of you that’s not a comfortable place right now. My UK public sector readers are…
Can We Really Trust Personal Development Gurus? 5 Things You Should Know
Personal Development is one of the fastest growing niche markets on the web, and lots of people are setting themselves up as a leader, guide or mentor in their field of expertise. In this day and age where so many of us are searching for answers, we’ll identify with those who seem to offer an…
Don’t Do These 7 Things When You’re Trying To Get Promoted
Some of you, struggling to find a meaningful work within the context of a meaningful life, get conflicted around the whole subject of promotion. You imagine that, if you signal interest in a bigger job, you’ll have to sacrifice your hard-won soul, even as you begin the selection process. And that’s not something you even…
The Zen Of Team Meetings: How To Keep Your Head When All Around Are Losing Theirs
Team meetings can be both fun and productive in healthy business environments. But too often they’re the setting for peacock strutting and bruised egos; hot air-filled games that only stress you out and add to your workload. How do you keep a cool detachment in the middle of that? Choose your mental state Whether you…
How To Be Magical
‘Tis the season for tricks, treats, vampish costumes and ghoulish potions. Fantastic fun to play make-believe with the other realm. But if you could use an ounce of real magic in your life, wouldn’t you want to? Meet the magician, a character consigned to myth and other-worldliness, but at large in yourself if you dare…
The Great Indispensability Hoax
I woke up this morning with a scratchy throat. You know that thing you get when your body is fighting an infection? It’s not at all bad or disabling and I’m dosing up on mega vitamin C and echinacea, as they normally help me see bugs off pretty quickly. But it has been making me…
How A Year In The Country Has Revolutionized My Work Life
Can you believe that a year ago this week I was loading a van with all my stuff and heading from my much loved house in Wimbledon, to a cottage in the Buckinghamshire countryside? (Well, technically, I wasn’t loading the van, but you get the picture.) The whole purpose was to allow me to create…
Writing Your Own Story Beyond The Corporation
Quit your corporate job for whatever reason and it’s not just the security of the pay check you lose. Sure, there’s the kudos of your employer’s brand name, and your status conferring job title. But more than that there’s the loss of the whole story of who you are, the role you play and the…
On Fear, Doubt, And Shooting For The Stars Anyway
There’s a theme at the heart of some of the very different stories I’ve heard from my people this week. It’s about wanting to be and do so much more, but holding yourself back. You know the kind of thing I’m talking about. Not pitching for a job that’s got you written all over it…
A Comprehensive Guide To Slaying Your Vampire Boss
Your first meeting with her was inspirational. “Hurrah for charisma,” you thought. At the time, something lurched in your solar plexus; something you couldn’t name. But you told yourself not to be silly; you were just imagining things. But weeks after you start working for her, things are not right. You’ve got all the signs…
Category Archives: Inner work
Recession Proof Your Career In 2011
Happy New Year to you! Did you manage to get a bit of a break over Christmas? How are things now that the decs are down and life is getting back to normal? Normal. I’m so aware that for some of you that’s not a comfortable place right now. My UK public sector readers are…
Can We Really Trust Personal Development Gurus? 5 Things You Should Know
Personal Development is one of the fastest growing niche markets on the web, and lots of people are setting themselves up as a leader, guide or mentor in their field of expertise. In this day and age where so many of us are searching for answers, we’ll identify with those who seem to offer an…
Don’t Do These 7 Things When You’re Trying To Get Promoted
Some of you, struggling to find a meaningful work within the context of a meaningful life, get conflicted around the whole subject of promotion. You imagine that, if you signal interest in a bigger job, you’ll have to sacrifice your hard-won soul, even as you begin the selection process. And that’s not something you even…
The Zen Of Team Meetings: How To Keep Your Head When All Around Are Losing Theirs
Team meetings can be both fun and productive in healthy business environments. But too often they’re the setting for peacock strutting and bruised egos; hot air-filled games that only stress you out and add to your workload. How do you keep a cool detachment in the middle of that? Choose your mental state Whether you…
How To Be Magical
‘Tis the season for tricks, treats, vampish costumes and ghoulish potions. Fantastic fun to play make-believe with the other realm. But if you could use an ounce of real magic in your life, wouldn’t you want to? Meet the magician, a character consigned to myth and other-worldliness, but at large in yourself if you dare…
The Great Indispensability Hoax
I woke up this morning with a scratchy throat. You know that thing you get when your body is fighting an infection? It’s not at all bad or disabling and I’m dosing up on mega vitamin C and echinacea, as they normally help me see bugs off pretty quickly. But it has been making me…
How A Year In The Country Has Revolutionized My Work Life
Can you believe that a year ago this week I was loading a van with all my stuff and heading from my much loved house in Wimbledon, to a cottage in the Buckinghamshire countryside? (Well, technically, I wasn’t loading the van, but you get the picture.) The whole purpose was to allow me to create…
Writing Your Own Story Beyond The Corporation
Quit your corporate job for whatever reason and it’s not just the security of the pay check you lose. Sure, there’s the kudos of your employer’s brand name, and your status conferring job title. But more than that there’s the loss of the whole story of who you are, the role you play and the…
On Fear, Doubt, And Shooting For The Stars Anyway
There’s a theme at the heart of some of the very different stories I’ve heard from my people this week. It’s about wanting to be and do so much more, but holding yourself back. You know the kind of thing I’m talking about. Not pitching for a job that’s got you written all over it…
A Comprehensive Guide To Slaying Your Vampire Boss
Your first meeting with her was inspirational. “Hurrah for charisma,” you thought. At the time, something lurched in your solar plexus; something you couldn’t name. But you told yourself not to be silly; you were just imagining things. But weeks after you start working for her, things are not right. You’ve got all the signs…
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Category Archives: Inner work
Recession Proof Your Career In 2011
Happy New Year to you! Did you manage to get a bit of a break over Christmas? How are things now that the decs are down and life is getting back to normal? Normal. I’m so aware that for some of you that’s not a comfortable place right now. My UK public sector readers are…
Can We Really Trust Personal Development Gurus? 5 Things You Should Know
Personal Development is one of the fastest growing niche markets on the web, and lots of people are setting themselves up as a leader, guide or mentor in their field of expertise. In this day and age where so many of us are searching for answers, we’ll identify with those who seem to offer an…
Don’t Do These 7 Things When You’re Trying To Get Promoted
Some of you, struggling to find a meaningful work within the context of a meaningful life, get conflicted around the whole subject of promotion. You imagine that, if you signal interest in a bigger job, you’ll have to sacrifice your hard-won soul, even as you begin the selection process. And that’s not something you even…
The Zen Of Team Meetings: How To Keep Your Head When All Around Are Losing Theirs
Team meetings can be both fun and productive in healthy business environments. But too often they’re the setting for peacock strutting and bruised egos; hot air-filled games that only stress you out and add to your workload. How do you keep a cool detachment in the middle of that? Choose your mental state Whether you…
How To Be Magical
‘Tis the season for tricks, treats, vampish costumes and ghoulish potions. Fantastic fun to play make-believe with the other realm. But if you could use an ounce of real magic in your life, wouldn’t you want to? Meet the magician, a character consigned to myth and other-worldliness, but at large in yourself if you dare…
The Great Indispensability Hoax
I woke up this morning with a scratchy throat. You know that thing you get when your body is fighting an infection? It’s not at all bad or disabling and I’m dosing up on mega vitamin C and echinacea, as they normally help me see bugs off pretty quickly. But it has been making me…
How A Year In The Country Has Revolutionized My Work Life
Can you believe that a year ago this week I was loading a van with all my stuff and heading from my much loved house in Wimbledon, to a cottage in the Buckinghamshire countryside? (Well, technically, I wasn’t loading the van, but you get the picture.) The whole purpose was to allow me to create…
Writing Your Own Story Beyond The Corporation
Quit your corporate job for whatever reason and it’s not just the security of the pay check you lose. Sure, there’s the kudos of your employer’s brand name, and your status conferring job title. But more than that there’s the loss of the whole story of who you are, the role you play and the…
On Fear, Doubt, And Shooting For The Stars Anyway
There’s a theme at the heart of some of the very different stories I’ve heard from my people this week. It’s about wanting to be and do so much more, but holding yourself back. You know the kind of thing I’m talking about. Not pitching for a job that’s got you written all over it…
A Comprehensive Guide To Slaying Your Vampire Boss
Your first meeting with her was inspirational. “Hurrah for charisma,” you thought. At the time, something lurched in your solar plexus; something you couldn’t name. But you told yourself not to be silly; you were just imagining things. But weeks after you start working for her, things are not right. You’ve got all the signs…