I wanted to write something upbeat this morning to encourage us all to think a little differently about ourselves and our strengths to balance the disappointment of redundancies effective 31st October.

I’m proud of my knowledge and I’m proud of my skills, although it’s my personality that brings these qualities together and creates my strengths. It’s like adding a twist of lime to make my drink zing.

I love a good news story and there have been a couple today. A new job for one of my clients and a promotion at that. It’s not easy to be upbeat all of the time and my husband just reminded me to acknowledge my own philosophy to be positive, encouraging and …

You may be reading this as a business leader who values the strength and impact of heritage on your corporate culture or you may be at the leading edge of entrepreneurship and change. Either way, you’re likely to have encountered a few challenges …

I’ve taken my eye off the horticultural ball for too long since lockdown eased a little. My love of our garden is undisputed although since it’s been acceptable to entertain al fresco, I’ve taken the garden for granted more than I should …

I’m curious, courageous and creative, although I’m never going to be a fashion influencer or an investment angel. Come to think of it though, I did take … fashion by storm in the 70s … my wardrobe was crammed with remarkable and original styles from the 30s and 40s. To keep my look fresh, I … began to “buy to sell”.

I love my trips to the tip. I’ve not made a secret of my dislike of clutter. The study heaved a sigh of relief as I jettisoned paper, old phone chargers, etc. It’s once again fit for scrutiny and a safe place for coaching.

A new week and a new page. No need to worry about the things you didn’t manage to do last week. It’s time to begin again and make a new list.

This is my take on the words from a song, “The Life of Riley” by the Lightning Seeds … the tune and the words never fail to make me smile …

Let’s celebrate the fishermen, the growers and all the suppliers who are helping us to keep going.  Let’s encourage the innovators and the entrepreneurs who have adjusted how they work to keep others in business.

Right now, the winter stage is set and the excesses of last summer are centre stage. The overweight hydrangea heads are closer to the ground than ever …

Dream big. Be kind. Have fun. A simple approach to success although not so easily attainable …

Right now, I’m probably somewhere between reaching for the reindeer and still trying to find the unicorn.  I’m never quite sure when I should follow the advice to dream big. 

Self-reflection is not selfish, it’s essential to our wellbeing.  More and more of us operate at full tilt, blurring the edges between at work and at home. We are pulled in different directions by …

Today I am on my positive communications soapbox.  Whether reading CVs or interviewing I’m frequently surprised by …

I’m pleased that there’s been much in the news recently to encourage us to get creative.  With mental health challenges getting greater prominence, I’m delighted that we’re being encouraged to …

Not known for sitting on the fence, I have views about clutter.  But doesn’t everyone these days? 

The office at home is cheerful, cosy and entertaining.  There’s much to keep me occupied and it’s a great place to work although I can’t see the garden.  To watch the comings and goings of the blackbirds I need to …