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The Career Cafe Podcast!

The Career Cafe Podcast!

Exciting news! As an experienced career advance and development coach, I am thrilled to announce the coming launch of my own new podcast, 'The Career Cafe'. Are you feeling stuck in your current job or are you unsure about your career path? The Career Cafe will be...

You’re really Lucky!

You’re really Lucky!

If I had a pound for every time I heard someone say "Oh, you're in Spain...you're really lucky". Or "you're really lucky to be able to blah blah", I'd have enough to pay a gas bill at todays prices! There is not one iota of luck involved. Luck is an outcome brought...

Taking Personal Responsibility For Yourself

Taking Personal Responsibility For Yourself

Waiting for someone else to fix the issues in your life isn't always the best way to move forward. Sometimes these things sit in the hands of others. Other times, you can own it yourself. We live in times where this mindset is in decline. What can you do to personal...

Using Your Emotional Intelligence

Using Your Emotional Intelligence

“There are certain qualities required to be a successful salesperson, of which you have none’.Those were the first words that I was greeted with by my first sales manager on the first day of starting my new job in sales.It was the mid 80’s and he really did not like...

What Is Personal Development?

What Is Personal Development?

I can see why some people are switched off by the term. It’s used by some to express some elite or highbrow activity. In reality, it isn’t.Taking driving lessons, learning to dance, learning how to use Microsoft Excel or attending relationship counselling are all...

Over 50’s In The Workplace

Over 50’s In The Workplace

When I transitioned into the role of a career coach a few years ago, my main area of speciality was career advance and development for those over 50 years old. That was because I was one and had I known that there was a 'me' available, I may have saved myself about 18...

Our Words Have Power – Wield Them Wisely.

Words that we use are important. The things we say have impact, both positive and negative. We all have a responsibility to ensure that we demonstrate a level of EQ to communicate more effectively. Managing your emotions is, effectively, helping people to manage...

You Decide How You Feel.

You Decide How You Feel.

Telling people what and how to feel is often pointless. Giving people the tools to better manage emotions and feelings can be more effective. Many people have worries now. Those worries lead to negative feelings like fear, anxiety, anger and panic. But worry is hard...

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