How to start (and grow) your career coaching business One of the questions I'm often asked by new Career Coaches is, how did you start and grow your business? There are probably hundreds of different ways of starting and growing a career coaching business. This guide covers how [...]
7 podcast episodes to help you master your working week Podcasts are the perfect solution for a busy person. Don't have time to read a book, or watch a video tutorial? Not a problem. Just pop a podcast on when you're doing the cooking, putting your makeup on, walking the dog, or [...]
Returning to work after an injury or illness? - CV and interview tips According to the Health and Safety Executive, almost 30 million workdays were lost due to injury and illness last year. A recent study found that 60% of absences were categorised as “long term”, lasting over a month. Returning to work after [...]
It's no secret that during these turbulent times, some industries are sadly struggling more than others. With Retail, Travel, Hospitality, and Entertainment being some of the sectors that have taken the most devastating hit, thousands of people have already been made redundant or are currently at risk of losing their jobs. As a [...]
Technology doesn’t stand still – the pace of change is faster than ever. So what do you do when it’s left you behind? What do you need to look out for when you’ve taken a career break, or you’re gearing up for a modern working environment? Sylvie Garvey runs Computer Fitness, an IT [...]
Are you thinking about becoming a freelancer, or setting up your own business? If you are, you probably have lots of questions swirling around your mind about how to set up, what you need to tell HMRC and how to run your finances. Accountant and owner of award-winning [...]
Do you want to work more flexibly? Or, do you already work flexibly and are bored in your current job but worried that it will be difficult to find another flexible role? If the answer to either of these questions is, 'yes', you are not alone. Research from Timewise shows that 87% of [...]
No matter what your career challenge is, there will be a TED talk to help. They are short, engaging talks given by experts on a wide range of topics. The talks are delivered to a live audience but are filmed and free for anyone to watch. As a Career Coach, I [...]
Have you ever thought of becoming a Virtual Assistant? It's becoming an increasingly popular career choice due to its ability to work flexibly from the comfort of your own home. So, what exactly is a Virtual Assistant? A Virtual Assistant is a highly-skilled, independent professional who provides administrative business support services to clients remotely [...]
Recruiters and Job Boards That Specialise in Flexible Jobs Are you worried that it will be difficult to find a flexible role? Maybe you think that the only flexible jobs advertised are ones that require taking a step down the career ladder? I'm not going to lie to you.... it is harder to find [...]
